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Andrew McNicol is a sports writer with a particular interest in football, rugby and mixed martial arts. He also enjoys covering local athletes and niche sports in the region. He has a master's degree in Media and Communications Governance from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Naomi Osaka will contend for Sportswoman of the Year after US Open triumph, while Kento Momota is nominated for best comeback having returned to world number one after car crash.
Naomi Osaka will contend for Sportswoman of the Year after US Open triumph, while Kento Momota is nominated for best comeback having returned to world number one after car crash.
Mike Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams and more send thoughts and prayers to the 45-year-old ‘fighter’ Tiger Woods.
Mike Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams and more send thoughts and prayers to the 45-year-old ‘fighter’ Tiger Woods.
New CD Maspalomas signing Marcus Choy convinces his parents to let him move to Spain – ‘They thought I’d last a month’ – despite the high Covid-19 cases and ongoing studies at the University of Toronto.
New CD Maspalomas signing Marcus Choy convinces his parents to let him move to Spain – ‘They thought I’d last a month’ – despite the high Covid-19 cases and ongoing studies at the University of Toronto.
Choi Seung-woo dreaming of UFC featherweight title after Las Vegas triumph marks turning point in fighting mission forged in hills by the North Korean border.
Choi Seung-woo dreaming of UFC featherweight title after Las Vegas triumph marks turning point in fighting mission forged in hills by the North Korean border.
Naomi Osaka, who seeks her fourth grand slam title this weekend, speaks ‘from her heart’ when she condemns anti-Asian, -black or -female sentiment, says fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.
Naomi Osaka, who seeks her fourth grand slam title this weekend, speaks ‘from her heart’ when she condemns anti-Asian, -black or -female sentiment, says fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.
UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman would ‘rather two Africans with belts’ but is open to moving up if Israel Adesanya stays at 205 pounds.
UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman would ‘rather two Africans with belts’ but is open to moving up if Israel Adesanya stays at 205 pounds.
Hong Kong Telecom operating ‘about 100 lines’ into the system allowing ‘bigger chance’ of playing as agents appear again selling tee times – golf course promises new online system will ‘redefine the booking experience’.
Hong Kong Telecom operating ‘about 100 lines’ into the system allowing ‘bigger chance’ of playing as agents appear again selling tee times – golf course promises new online system will ‘redefine the booking experience’.
Tokyo-born Yutaka Nakamura, who has coached Maria Sharapova and Kei Nishikori, will come full circle if he and Naomi Osaka compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo-born Yutaka Nakamura, who has coached Maria Sharapova and Kei Nishikori, will come full circle if he and Naomi Osaka compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka starts Australian Open with a bang, ‘looking forward to opening a new chapter’ after turning a physical and mental corner.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka starts Australian Open with a bang, ‘looking forward to opening a new chapter’ after turning a physical and mental corner.
Amateur driver Antares Au weighs missing his wife’s birthday and family Lunar New Year celebrations for a Covid-19-impacted endurance series in Dubai.
Amateur driver Antares Au weighs missing his wife’s birthday and family Lunar New Year celebrations for a Covid-19-impacted endurance series in Dubai.
Floyd Mayweather says he will face ‘fake professional fighter’ Jake Paul if YouTuber beats retired MMA star Ben Askren, as social media exchanges turn sour.
Floyd Mayweather says he will face ‘fake professional fighter’ Jake Paul if YouTuber beats retired MMA star Ben Askren, as social media exchanges turn sour.
Will Yuzuru Hanyu win his third gold medal? Can Eileen Gu put China on the snow sports map? Is the Japanese women’s ice hockey team about to make history?
Will Yuzuru Hanyu win his third gold medal? Can Eileen Gu put China on the snow sports map? Is the Japanese women’s ice hockey team about to make history?
Calvin Harris, who spent four years in Hong Kong, will play under Dutch manager Jaap Stam after being picked second overall in the 2021 MLS Superdraft.
Calvin Harris, who spent four years in Hong Kong, will play under Dutch manager Jaap Stam after being picked second overall in the 2021 MLS Superdraft.
Samantha Tan has been ‘trying to prove that stereotype wrong my entire life’ after becoming the first Asian, Canadian and female to win Dubai and Abu Dhabi races.
Samantha Tan has been ‘trying to prove that stereotype wrong my entire life’ after becoming the first Asian, Canadian and female to win Dubai and Abu Dhabi races.
The ‘Shee Sisters’, Isabelle and Kaitleen, proving a big hit in the social media world – ‘We’re in a new era but golf is still a very conservative sport’.
The ‘Shee Sisters’, Isabelle and Kaitleen, proving a big hit in the social media world – ‘We’re in a new era but golf is still a very conservative sport’.
The 24-year-old Shaun Thong helps debuting Team Hirix through fires, crashes and hospital visits as final series round cancelled because of Covid-19 state of emergency in Japan.
The 24-year-old Shaun Thong helps debuting Team Hirix through fires, crashes and hospital visits as final series round cancelled because of Covid-19 state of emergency in Japan.
Floyd Mayweather calls Conor McGregor a ‘con artist’ who ‘can steal everything from me and be loved but I’m hated’, then rips into the Irishman’s potential Manny Pacquiao crossover bout.
Floyd Mayweather calls Conor McGregor a ‘con artist’ who ‘can steal everything from me and be loved but I’m hated’, then rips into the Irishman’s potential Manny Pacquiao crossover bout.
Nate Diaz claims retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘ran off’ and ‘didn’t want’ to fight him.
Nate Diaz claims retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘ran off’ and ‘didn’t want’ to fight him.
‘The Silent Assassin’ trains under Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet system and has already beaten multiple world champions.
‘The Silent Assassin’ trains under Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet system and has already beaten multiple world champions.
Top players Luke van der Smit, Sam Tsoi Kin-san, Josh Henderson and Jack Parfitt underline uncertain future but insist World Cup goal still alive.
Top players Luke van der Smit, Sam Tsoi Kin-san, Josh Henderson and Jack Parfitt underline uncertain future but insist World Cup goal still alive.
The Elite Rugby Programme, comprising 30 professional athletes and five staff, will not have their contracts renewed after June, but men’s and women’s sevens and the women’s 15s escape cutbacks.
The Elite Rugby Programme, comprising 30 professional athletes and five staff, will not have their contracts renewed after June, but men’s and women’s sevens and the women’s 15s escape cutbacks.
UFC icon Conor McGregor praises YouTuber Jake Paul’s ‘good business’ with former NBA star Nate Robinson – ‘if it makes dollars, it makes sense’.
UFC icon Conor McGregor praises YouTuber Jake Paul’s ‘good business’ with former NBA star Nate Robinson – ‘if it makes dollars, it makes sense’.
Santiago Ponzinibbio unfurls a banner of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona ahead of UFC welterweight fight with China’s Li ‘The Leech’ Jingliang.
Santiago Ponzinibbio unfurls a banner of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona ahead of UFC welterweight fight with China’s Li ‘The Leech’ Jingliang.
Tony Ferguson recalls legendary fight scene between main characters and ‘The Beast’, played by Bruce Leung Siu-lung, and says he is still ‘in that space where people tap’.
Tony Ferguson recalls legendary fight scene between main characters and ‘The Beast’, played by Bruce Leung Siu-lung, and says he is still ‘in that space where people tap’.
UFC president Dana White says he’s already ‘caught a lot of people’ and while he can’t shut down entire illegal streaming industry, he warns ‘watch what happens’.
UFC president Dana White says he’s already ‘caught a lot of people’ and while he can’t shut down entire illegal streaming industry, he warns ‘watch what happens’.
UFC president Dana White is working on a fight at lightweight for Nate Diaz, and says it will put him ‘in a really good position’.
UFC president Dana White is working on a fight at lightweight for Nate Diaz, and says it will put him ‘in a really good position’.
From the Knicks’ 2011-12 NBA era to becoming an All-Star in his only CBA season, Jeremy Lin managed to scale the heights despite no scholarship, no draft pick and racial discrimination.
From the Knicks’ 2011-12 NBA era to becoming an All-Star in his only CBA season, Jeremy Lin managed to scale the heights despite no scholarship, no draft pick and racial discrimination.
UFC president Dana White hopes to talk Khabib Nurmagomedov into Octagon return and complete late father’s wish; Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died from Covid-19 last year.
UFC president Dana White hopes to talk Khabib Nurmagomedov into Octagon return and complete late father’s wish; Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died from Covid-19 last year.
Conor McGregor says opponent Dustin Poirier is ‘a great fighter, but great is still levels below me’ ahead of the UFC 257 card in Abu Dhabi on January 23.
Conor McGregor says opponent Dustin Poirier is ‘a great fighter, but great is still levels below me’ ahead of the UFC 257 card in Abu Dhabi on January 23.
Conor McGregor’s nutritionist explains his ‘phenomenal’ body composition ahead of UFC 257 match-up against Dustin Poirier this month.
Conor McGregor’s nutritionist explains his ‘phenomenal’ body composition ahead of UFC 257 match-up against Dustin Poirier this month.
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