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SCMP Best Bets: Sunny Q can shine bright at Sha Tin

Racing

SCMP Best Bets: Sunny Q can shine bright at Sha Tin

Hong Kong men start bid to join 7s elite at SVNS 3 against Samoa, Tonga, Colombia

Purton hopes Patch Of Stars continues his rise: ‘He’s had a great season’

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China curling duo lose to South Koreans, miss Winter Olympics mixed doubles spot

Newly formed pairing of Ye Zixuan and Yu Sen beaten narrowly by South Korean duo in play-off for place at Games in Milano Cortina.

The Olympic rings over the Curling Olympic Stadium, venue for the events at the Milano Cortina Games in February. Photo: AFP
The Olympic rings over the Curling Olympic Stadium, venue for the events at the Milano Cortina Games in February. Photo: AFP

Racing

Eustace excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘stand-out’ Classic Series hope

British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.

Football

Eastern look west for Losada replacement after boss leaves with immediate effect

Hong Kong Premier League club announce departure of Roberto Losada after more than four trophy-laden years.

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Boxing

Paul v Joshua mismatch latest illustration of seismic shift in boxing landscape

YouTuber fancies his chances in Netflix-streamed bout against ex-heavyweight champion, who ominously says boxers have ‘licence to kill’.

Jake Paul (left) and Anthony Joshua clown around during their press conference in Miami on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Jake Paul (left) and Anthony Joshua clown around during their press conference in Miami on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

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World Anti-Doping Agency names India worst drugs cheats for third straight year

France are next on the list in 2024, with Italy third, followed by Russia and the United States, and then Germany and China.

Other Sport

Thai Queen wins gold medal in sailing at Southeast Asian Games

The queen served as tactician and helmswoman to lead the Thai team to victory, ahead of Malaysia and Myanmar.

Basketball

Hong Kong Bulls may be closer to CBA league with Kai Tak lined up to host games

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season.

Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam

Racing

More history awaits Voyage Bubble in Triple Crown repeat bid

Ricky Yiu confirms his stable star will defend his title in city’s rare Group One treble in 2026.

Jockey Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after booting home Voyage Bubble in the Group One Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Jockey Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after booting home Voyage Bubble in the Group One Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

China

China star Wang Li afraid to return home, fears retaliation against family

The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau is investigating accusations triple Asian Games gold medallist made against coach.

Racing

Safety and well-being of racehorses the key focus of Jockey Club conference

Speakers and delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong for three-day event highlighting the care of gallopers.

Racing

‘Nowhere to hide’ for Newnham’s Invincible Ibis as he takes on Dazzling Fit

The premiership leader is hoping his galloper can flex his Classic Series credentials on Saturday.

Mark Newnham unleashes two of his leading lights on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Other Sport

Ex-China star Ni Xialian returns from injury, hopes for Olympics shot at age 64

Veteran Luxembourg paddler says she is focused on enjoying the game after a wrist injury forced her out for more than half a year.

Ni Xialian posted on social media after winning her first match following her return from injury. Photo: Weibo
Ni Xialian posted on social media after winning her first match following her return from injury. Photo: Weibo

Tennis

Shang hoping energy of Hong Kong fans can kick-start return to top 50 in world

China tennis star hoping to shake off injury-plagued year, will begin season at ATP Tour event in Victoria Park.

Racing

Size snares first Valley winners of the season as Tsui secures memorable brace

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald also landed doubles on a busy night at the city circuit.

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Football

Who keeps the floodlights on in Hong Kong football’s financial black hole?

Burning cash and sharing pitches with the public, city’s teams are ill-equipped to play in mainland China and resistant to forcing change.

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Outdoor

F1 star Bottas among those embracing fast-growing sport of gravel riding

Thirty-four cyclists competed in the first edition of Dirty Kanza in 2006 – this year 5,000 riders started the race, now renamed Unbound Gravel, with many more left out.

Health & Wellness

Profile | Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards

Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.

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Outdoor

From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide

Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.

Skateboarding in Japan has risen in popularity and they are expected to dominate the sport at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AFP
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