Paul Ryding is a sports writer who has been based in China since 2007. The Beijing Olympics brought him to the Far East for six months, and the food, the people and the excitement surrounding the rise of sport in China kept him here for far longer (much to his mother's dismay). When not staying up until the small hours watching European sport on TV, he'll be playing soccer or watching archive footage of Liverpool Football Club's glory years
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Twitter lights up with reactions to heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia.
Twitter lights up with reactions to heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia.
England man wins historic heavyweight contest in Saudi Arabia by wide margin on judges’ scorecards.
England man wins historic heavyweight contest in Saudi Arabia by wide margin on judges’ scorecards.
Joshua is the heavy betting favourite, but Ruiz is the defending champion going into the heavyweight tilt.
Joshua is the heavy betting favourite, but Ruiz is the defending champion going into the heavyweight tilt.
Fabio Cannavaro’s side win back the title they ceded to Shanghai SIPG last season to make it eight titles out of nine in CSL.
Fabio Cannavaro’s side win back the title they ceded to Shanghai SIPG last season to make it eight titles out of nine in CSL.
Wilder was chasing the fight when he struck with a devastating right hand that ended the fight.
Wilder was chasing the fight when he struck with a devastating right hand that ended the fight.
Englishman completes 11th round TKO win against stubborn Argentine.
Englishman completes 11th round TKO win against stubborn Argentine.
Five-time major winner says he would like to play in another one-on-one contest with Masters champion Woods.
Five-time major winner says he would like to play in another one-on-one contest with Masters champion Woods.
The hall-of-famer, in Macau to lead a coaching workshop, was known for his bad diet during the most successful years of his career and hopes to turn around a poor spell of form in Shanghai next week.
The hall-of-famer, in Macau to lead a coaching workshop, was known for his bad diet during the most successful years of his career and hopes to turn around a poor spell of form in Shanghai next week.
Longstaff, who was part of the Newcastle United side that triumphed in Hong Kong at this year’s Soccer Sevens, scores the winner against Manchester United on his Premier League debut for the Magpies.
Longstaff, who was part of the Newcastle United side that triumphed in Hong Kong at this year’s Soccer Sevens, scores the winner against Manchester United on his Premier League debut for the Magpies.
Boxing politics continue to go around and around with fighters chasing particular routes to riches.
Boxing politics continue to go around and around with fighters chasing particular routes to riches.
Porter makes a mockery of bookmakers’ predictions as he gives Spence Jnr toughest fight of his career.
Porter makes a mockery of bookmakers’ predictions as he gives Spence Jnr toughest fight of his career.
Fury maintains unbeaten record, but is made to work for it against Wallin.
Fury maintains unbeaten record, but is made to work for it against Wallin.
City’s blue riband tennis tournament falls victim to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
City’s blue riband tennis tournament falls victim to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
5-3 aggregate win puts the Spaniards in the hat for the group stage draw and sees Espanyol equal long-standing Uefa record.
5-3 aggregate win puts the Spaniards in the hat for the group stage draw and sees Espanyol equal long-standing Uefa record.
Hong Kong has a total of three Olympic medals going into the Tokyo Games, and Sarah Lee again carries the city’s best medal hopes on her shoulders.
Hong Kong has a total of three Olympic medals going into the Tokyo Games, and Sarah Lee again carries the city’s best medal hopes on her shoulders.
Filipino dominates from beginning against younger, unbeaten opponent
Filipino dominates from beginning against younger, unbeaten opponent
Multiple-time, multiple-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao faces reigning welterweight king Keith Thurman in hugely anticipated title bout
Multiple-time, multiple-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao faces reigning welterweight king Keith Thurman in hugely anticipated title bout
The hosts rode their luck several times during a captivating finale in which New Zealand looked easy favourites to claim the Cup for most of England’s innings.
The hosts rode their luck several times during a captivating finale in which New Zealand looked easy favourites to claim the Cup for most of England’s innings.
Chan cards a second straight five-under-par 67 to claim a share of 23rd place and builds on a career-best 13th-place finish at the end of June.
Chan cards a second straight five-under-par 67 to claim a share of 23rd place and builds on a career-best 13th-place finish at the end of June.
Chan improves with a five-under-par 67 in round three in Wisconsin.
Chan improves with a five-under-par 67 in round three in Wisconsin.
Askren clearly dazed as he is removed form the octagon after several minutes.
Askren clearly dazed as he is removed form the octagon after several minutes.
Chan shares fourth place after a strong start in Wisconsin as she hits on solid form approaching midway point of the LPGA season.
Chan shares fourth place after a strong start in Wisconsin as she hits on solid form approaching midway point of the LPGA season.
The 32-year-old claims a third straight win after TKO victory.
The 32-year-old claims a third straight win after TKO victory.
The two squared off in Tampa, Florida grudge match
The two squared off in Tampa, Florida grudge match
Englishman thrills Las Vegas crowd with boxing clinic, with German able to offer no answer to Fury’s skills
Englishman thrills Las Vegas crowd with boxing clinic, with German able to offer no answer to Fury’s skills
Cejudo becomes only the UFC’s fourth two-weight champion as Eye is knocked unconscious after incredible Shevchenko head kick
Cejudo becomes only the UFC’s fourth two-weight champion as Eye is knocked unconscious after incredible Shevchenko head kick
Skipper to call time on his long career with the club
Skipper to call time on his long career with the club
Heavyweight champion displays devastating punch power again as he records 40th win
Heavyweight champion displays devastating punch power again as he records 40th win
The German struggles to fight back the tears as he talks after the game and reserves special praise for his heroes on the night
The German struggles to fight back the tears as he talks after the game and reserves special praise for his heroes on the night
Jurgen Klopp’s men fight back to reach final in Madrid where they will face either Ajax or Tottenham on June 1
Jurgen Klopp’s men fight back to reach final in Madrid where they will face either Ajax or Tottenham on June 1
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