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Mathew Scott
Mathew Scott
Mathew Scott is a Hong Kong-based journalist covering sports, cinema and culture while also working as a creative consultant.

With the Macau Grand Prix 2023 marking the race’s 70th edition, we look at the history of the event, its past champions like Michael Schumacher, and how it changed the way the world saw the city.

The museum in Villa Gavani, Pordenone, is currently showing an exhibition on Aardman Animations, which can be seen alongside permanent exhibitions on the history of comic art.

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From a couple of Australian flyers to an Argentinian comeback story for the ages, here are six players you won’t want to miss seeing in action at Hong Kong Stadium.

The veteran captain is hoping to build on some impressive home displays at the last Sevens in November, as Hong Kong face France, Great Britain and Uruguay this weekend.

Champions in Hong Kong in November for the first time in 34 years, Australia are chasing a repeat – and to close in on World Series leaders New Zealand.

As the city’s pin-up horse chases a record-equalling third straight Hong Kong Mile win, his superstar jockey discusses his special connection with the horse of a lifetime

‘Hopefully I can share my old man experience – they’re coming up so quickly,’ departing veteran Salom Yiu says, as hosts end tournament with plenty of positives.

A scare from Hong Kong but unbeaten islanders march on as they look for their first title since 2010, and ‘it’s all about momentum’ says coach Brian Lima.

‘They grow up watching it and seeing so many of their heroes play and now this is their time,’ head coach Ben Gollings says, as Fiji start quest for sixth straight Hong Kong title.

The fates have conspired against Fiji’s travelling fans for return of Hong Kong Sevens, but most of 910,000 population will tune in to every moment – even church will take a back seat.

There’s a new team for a new season and a new future for the England, Scotland and Wales set-ups that will do away with ‘having to pull a miracle out of the bag’.