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Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete
Combined wealth of the ex-footballer and his wife, Victoria, reached about US$1.583 billion this year, the Sunday Times Rich List says.
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Injured winger Mitoma fails to make Japan’s World Cup squad as Tomiyasu returns
15 May 2026 - 9:00PM
CCTV, Fifa agree World Cup TV deal covering 4 tournaments until 2031
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China
Quan Hongchan’s emotional post over mum’s health woes divides internet
China’s three-time Olympic diving gold medallist sparks concern and well-wishes but is also attacked for drawing attention to herself.
15 May 2026 - 5:30PM
China’s Quan Hongchan has been the target of criticism online after a growth spurt changed her physique and affected her diving, resulting in an investigation by sports authorities. Photo: YouTube
Football
Tickets for rare North v South football clash in Korea sell out in 12 hours
The two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League in the city of Suwon; national flags and anthems will not be used.
15 May 2026 - 3:00PM
China
Reality bites for ‘immature’ Sun, ‘masculine’ Wang in life after Olympic glory
Gold medallists learn harsh lesson about life out of sporting spotlight after appearing on Chinese television shows.
15 May 2026 - 2:07PM
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Two-time Olympic champion Armand Duplantis kicks off Diamond League season in China
The US-born Swede will be joined by Faith Kipyegon, Karsten Warholm, Letsile Tebogo and Tobi Amusan in a high-octane start to the series.
15 May 2026 - 1:00PM
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis, unbeaten since 2023, set his 15th pole vault world record earlier this year, clearing 6.31m in Sweden. Photo: AP
Football
Hong Kong trip vital in ensuring next Chelsea boss makes mark like Jose Mourinho
Ex-keeper Carlo Cudicini anticipating valuable opportunities for two-times European champions’ manager and players at city football festival.
15 May 2026 - 10:00AM
China
China’s marathon boom masks elite competitive performance failings, expert says
Official at Peking University says that improving country’s international standing has to start in a separate, school-based selection system.
15 May 2026 - 8:00AM
China
Gap with China closing, Japan’s table tennis team say, but beating Sun still key
After another defeat at World Team Championships last weekend, Japan’s stars feel breaking away from conventional styles is likely to help.
15 May 2026 - 12:00AM
Football
Scientists warn Fifa that World Cup games at risk of searing heat
One in four games could take place in very hot conditions; meanwhile, Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first-ever half-time show in final.
14 May 2026 - 8:35PM
The final, which will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, has a chance of being played under extreme heat. Photo: AP
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee banishes mental scarring in Japan but race ends in chaos
City star claims elimination race bronze on opening day of Japan Track Cup, but guilty of same error as teammate Chloe Leung.
14 May 2026 - 7:58PM
Racing
Happy Valley set to provide trainers’ championship with its decisive swing
Hunting for his first title, the top trainer has dominated the city circuit of late to put his head in front.
14 May 2026 - 6:30PM
Football
China youth teams make World Cups amid Fifa hopes of seeing nation back at the top
Both under-17 men’s and women’s teams reach final stages of Asian Cup to book World Cup spots as Mattias Grafstrom praises Chinese system.
15 May 2026 - 2:09PM
Racing
Purton eyes Group One glory in Australia ahead of ride on Romantic Thor in Champions and Chater
Hong Kong’s most decorated jockey returns to Queensland on Friday ahead of the Doomben 10,000 before turning attention to the final feature for the season.
14 May 2026 - 4:52PM
Jockey Zac Purton celebrates after the victory of Ka Ying Rising in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
China
China’s world snooker champion Wu playing ‘perfect’ game, says ex-coach Fung
Fung, who coached the 22-year-old for 13 months in 2024, says youngster is better than other world champions when they were at the same age.
14 May 2026 - 3:00PM
China
Danish pensioner continues 22-year love affair with China’s Great Wall Marathon
Among the more than 2,000 runners will be 67-year-old Henrik Brandt, who has vowed to keep returning for the event into his 70s.
14 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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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.
20 Jul 2024 - 2:12PM
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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.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:08PM
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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.
31 May 2024 - 11:30AM
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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.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
Paul McNamara
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
Josh Ball
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
Nicholas Fang
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Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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