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Defending champions Italy eased into the semi-finals of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 win over the Netherlands in Macau. Photo: WVBNL
Volleyball

Italy and Brazil sweep into last 4 of Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals

Defending champions and team from South America brush aside Netherlands and Japan, and will face each other for place in title clash.

Volleyball

China’s women ready to challenge USA in Volleyball Nations League Finals

Ma Long

Chinese table tennis legend Deng full of praise as ‘Long Mang’ win national title

Fifa

China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales

Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

The World Cup final had a peak real-time viewership of 41.23 million in China, according to CCTV. Photo: EPA
The World Cup final had a peak real-time viewership of 41.23 million in China, according to CCTV. Photo: EPA
Fifa

Spain’s World Cup win sparks surge in flight searches as Argentina face backlash

Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions.

NBA

On This Day | Chinese NBA star Yao Ming retires from basketball in 2011 – SCMP archive

On this day 15 years ago, one of China’s first global sports stars retired from basketball but insisted he would not completely leave it.

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Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Mainland’s Feng, Huang beat Hong Kong pair to win first Japan Open title

‘Phoenix combination’ edge Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet to clinch mixed doubles crown and are now ranked second in Super 750 matches won.

China’s Huang Dongping (right) and Feng Yanzhe said making fewer errors had given them the win. Photo: AFP
China’s Huang Dongping (right) and Feng Yanzhe said making fewer errors had given them the win. Photo: AFP
Asian Games 2026

Second shock defeat for China’s Sun, Wang sparks Asian Games fears among fans

World No 1s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha crash out of National Table Tennis Championships in semi-finals, weeks after losing in US.

Trending in China

Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned

The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

Zheng Qinwen faces the real possibility that she will have to go through the qualifiers for the US Open. Photo: Getty Images
Boxing

Zou Shiming’s Olympic boxing legacy overshadowed by shocking 200 million yuan debt

The 45-year-old and his wife shared how they invested heavily in high-end gyms, including an 18,000 sq m venue, on a reality television show.

Zou Shiming, here at a WBO international flyweight title bout in 2016, is a former double light-flyweight Olympic gold medallist. Photo: AFP
Zou Shiming, here at a WBO international flyweight title bout in 2016, is a former double light-flyweight Olympic gold medallist. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

ITTF

China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Ma Long, Xu Xin are one of 68 men’s and women’s teams playing in special debut event that brings together almost 400 athletes from 27 areas.

Volleyball

Changes in store for China team after poor Volleyball Nations League showing

Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder.

China lost three of their four matches at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong, and have now fallen one spot in the world rankings. Photo: Xinhua
Volleyball

China push women’s volleyball champs Italy all way in thriller, end season on high

Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism.

China pushed Italy all the way in their Nations League encounter at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Karma Lo
China pushed Italy all the way in their Nations League encounter at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Karma Lo
Volleyball

China lose to Dominican Republic at Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong

Chinese go down against opponents they had beaten in past five matches, while defending champions Italy win from 0-2 down against Canada.

Chinese Basketball Association

Foreign player with CBA champions Shanghai Sharks faces ban after doping violation

According to reports, any punishment for newly crowned champion’s American centre will not include the team being stripped of their title.

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Volleyball

Holders Italy maintain Volleyball Nations League run with second Hong Kong win

World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.

Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during her team’s match against Ukraine at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during her team’s match against Ukraine at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese teen Wei Xiangxin signs multi-year contract with French club Auxerre

The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka.

Volleyball

China beat Ukraine in Hong Kong to snap Volleyball Nations League losing streak

Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.

Volleyball

China make losing start at women’s Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong

Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers.

China’s Zhou Yetong (left, in white) hits a spike against Canada on the first day of Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chinese MMA stars Song Yadong, Yan Xiaonan to headline UFC Fight Night Shanghai

Song will take on former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia next month, while Yan faces Brazilian Denise Gomes.

China's Song Yadong beat Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil in a bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night Macau in May. Photo: Zuffa LLC
China's Song Yadong beat Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil in a bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night Macau in May. Photo: Zuffa LLC
Volleyball

China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong

Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Thanks but no thanks: China fans happy to see Cabo Verde friendly scrapped

Idea raised by African nation’s football association, with vice-president also sharing advice on how China’s men’s team can improve.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Sun, Wang fans clash after China pair beaten by South Korean rivals in US Smash

Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin miss out on mixed doubles gold, and their fans quickly round on each other over defeat.

Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha could not get their chemistry working during their mixed doubles final. Photo: Xinhua
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