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Andrew McNicol is a sports writer with a particular interest in football, mixed martial arts, and lacrosse. He first joined the Post as a sub-editor for Young Post before moving to the Sport desk. He is currently studying a master's degree in media and communications in the UK.
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‘The next Manny Pacquiao’ secures third middleweight gold medal at SEA Games as Philippines re-marks its territory in Asian boxing.
‘The next Manny Pacquiao’ secures third middleweight gold medal at SEA Games as Philippines re-marks its territory in Asian boxing.
Conor McGregor completely disagrees with Ariel Helwani’s assessment of photos of Jose Aldo ahead of bantamweight fight against Marlon Moraes at UFC 245.
Conor McGregor completely disagrees with Ariel Helwani’s assessment of photos of Jose Aldo ahead of bantamweight fight against Marlon Moraes at UFC 245.
UFC president Dana White says he has spoken to heavyweight boxing star and is open to more talks about a crossover fight after Deontay Wilder rematch.
UFC president Dana White says he has spoken to heavyweight boxing star and is open to more talks about a crossover fight after Deontay Wilder rematch.
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway says Conor McGregor was once the ‘greatest mixed martial artist in the world’ and hopes he can rediscover focus.
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway says Conor McGregor was once the ‘greatest mixed martial artist in the world’ and hopes he can rediscover focus.
UFC president Dana White says he shook hands and ‘got a deal done’ with Floyd Mayweather courtside at an NBA game for an event in October or November.
UFC president Dana White says he shook hands and ‘got a deal done’ with Floyd Mayweather courtside at an NBA game for an event in October or November.
The four-time Champions League winner is a trailblazer for the sport in Asia and shares her thoughts on the future of women’s football in the East.
The four-time Champions League winner is a trailblazer for the sport in Asia and shares her thoughts on the future of women’s football in the East.
Tony Ferguson says he is already in the Khabib Nurmagomedov’s head and will capitalise on any ‘nervous’ mistakes with scrambles and elbows.
Tony Ferguson says he is already in the Khabib Nurmagomedov’s head and will capitalise on any ‘nervous’ mistakes with scrambles and elbows.
Tony Ferguson tells sceptics to ‘watch Bellator’ or buy ‘some knock off copy’ of what he is doing at the UFC.
Tony Ferguson tells sceptics to ‘watch Bellator’ or buy ‘some knock off copy’ of what he is doing at the UFC.
Japan’s captain Kumagai praises women’s football development in Asia while Afif’s club coach Xavi insists Asian players are not far off playing in Europe’s top leagues.
Japan’s captain Kumagai praises women’s football development in Asia while Afif’s club coach Xavi insists Asian players are not far off playing in Europe’s top leagues.
‘The Diamond’ predicts Khabib will beat Ferguson in April and explains why Ferguson’s ground game will not be an issue for the undefeated Dagestani.
‘The Diamond’ predicts Khabib will beat Ferguson in April and explains why Ferguson’s ground game will not be an issue for the undefeated Dagestani.
Lin’s emphatic first-half performance is not enough as Brooks and Yi steal the show for the Tigers.
Lin’s emphatic first-half performance is not enough as Brooks and Yi steal the show for the Tigers.
Three-time local Muay Thai champion Michael Dacuno used to have a target on his back because he was ‘brown’ – now it’s because he is a nightmare in the ring.
Three-time local Muay Thai champion Michael Dacuno used to have a target on his back because he was ‘brown’ – now it’s because he is a nightmare in the ring.
The Irishman returns to MMA against veteran ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone on January 18 in first fight since loss to lightweight champion Nurmagomedov in 2018.
The Irishman returns to MMA against veteran ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone on January 18 in first fight since loss to lightweight champion Nurmagomedov in 2018.
Lin dropped a game-high 22 points against the Bayi Rockets as they turn their attention to weekend game against top-of-the-league Southern Tigers.
Lin dropped a game-high 22 points against the Bayi Rockets as they turn their attention to weekend game against top-of-the-league Southern Tigers.
Senior team striker Li Ying and U-19 defender Wang Linlin are nominated for AFC’s Women’s Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year, respectively.
Senior team striker Li Ying and U-19 defender Wang Linlin are nominated for AFC’s Women’s Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year, respectively.
Dustin Poirier says rematch with Conor McGregor ‘makes more sense’ for comeback than ‘favourable’ fight against UFC veteran Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone.
Dustin Poirier says rematch with Conor McGregor ‘makes more sense’ for comeback than ‘favourable’ fight against UFC veteran Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone.
Ducks’ local Chinese players lighten the load as Zhu Yanxi wins game with clutch three-pointer.
Ducks’ local Chinese players lighten the load as Zhu Yanxi wins game with clutch three-pointer.
Floyd Mayweather’s proposed comeback in 2020 is a ‘big surprise’ to his father, who warns UFC president Dana White ‘it better not be MMA’.
Floyd Mayweather’s proposed comeback in 2020 is a ‘big surprise’ to his father, who warns UFC president Dana White ‘it better not be MMA’.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vows not to speak to Israel Adesanya until 2021 after ‘Stylebender’ calls him a ‘noob’ and a ‘boomer’.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vows not to speak to Israel Adesanya until 2021 after ‘Stylebender’ calls him a ‘noob’ and a ‘boomer’.
Ex-UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt lashes out at Dana White as court rules against lawsuit claiming conspiracy and fraud over fight against WWE star Brock Lesnar.
Ex-UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt lashes out at Dana White as court rules against lawsuit claiming conspiracy and fraud over fight against WWE star Brock Lesnar.
The Ducks go 6-and-3 for the CBA season despite Lin’s solid 22-point and six-assist performance in Changchun on Sunday.
The Ducks go 6-and-3 for the CBA season despite Lin’s solid 22-point and six-assist performance in Changchun on Sunday.
Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend title against the undefeated Dominick Reyes in main event of UFC 247 in Houston, Texas on February 8.
Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend title against the undefeated Dominick Reyes in main event of UFC 247 in Houston, Texas on February 8.
Tim Baker talks officiating Japan vs Scotland during Typhoon Hagibis, making the controversial HIA call in New Zealand-South Africa showdown, and what lessons he brought back to Hong Kong.
Tim Baker talks officiating Japan vs Scotland during Typhoon Hagibis, making the controversial HIA call in New Zealand-South Africa showdown, and what lessons he brought back to Hong Kong.
Floyd Mayweather posts on Instagram alluding to boxing match next year, and confirms he is planning a ‘spectacular event’ with UFC president Dana White.
Floyd Mayweather posts on Instagram alluding to boxing match next year, and confirms he is planning a ‘spectacular event’ with UFC president Dana White.
Fifa confirms that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against defender Sayed Baqer, who appeared to aim a racist gesture towards Hong Kong fans following their 0-0 draw last week.
Fifa confirms that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against defender Sayed Baqer, who appeared to aim a racist gesture towards Hong Kong fans following their 0-0 draw last week.
In light of former UFC welterweight Askren’s abrupt retirement from the sport, fellow fighters show their respect for the former champion and four-time All-American wrestler.
In light of former UFC welterweight Askren’s abrupt retirement from the sport, fellow fighters show their respect for the former champion and four-time All-American wrestler.
Zhang Weili hits back at ‘very angry’ Joanna Jedrzejczyk after former champion rips China’s UFC strawweight queen in Post interview
Zhang Weili hits back at ‘very angry’ Joanna Jedrzejczyk after former champion rips China’s UFC strawweight queen in Post interview
The 2007 World Cup winner Burger describes his country’s ‘chequered past’ and the ‘overwhelming’ role that rugby has on its people.
The 2007 World Cup winner Burger describes his country’s ‘chequered past’ and the ‘overwhelming’ role that rugby has on its people.
Sajad Gharibi, an Iranian wrestler-turned-bodybuilder, is set to fight on Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s ‘USA vs Iran’ card
Sajad Gharibi, an Iranian wrestler-turned-bodybuilder, is set to fight on Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s ‘USA vs Iran’ card
Ross Pearson returns to cage seven months after retiring only to be on receiving end of one of knockouts of the year by Davy Gallon at MTK MMA: Probellum.
Ross Pearson returns to cage seven months after retiring only to be on receiving end of one of knockouts of the year by Davy Gallon at MTK MMA: Probellum.
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