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PSG have been peaking in the second half of the season, and have found a new level since signing Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (middle) in January last year. Photo: Reuters

Football

Champions League semis contrast easy-on-eye PSG-Bayern, robust Atletico-Arsenal

Holders PSG and German champions Bayern each have won Champions League in past six seasons, while Atletico, Arsenal have never lifted trophy.

Adidas gets lift from 2 sub-2-hour runs, 2 world records at London Marathon

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Racing

Purton pursues Valley hat-trick with Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin

Eight-time champion jockey eyes third win on Douglas Whyte-trained galloper among strong book of rides at the city circuit.

Giant Ballon, ridden by Zac Purton, goes back-to-back at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Giant Ballon, ridden by Zac Purton, goes back-to-back at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Outdoor

London Marathon star Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after sub-2-hour record

City’s race chief believes Sabastian Sawe achievement could be ‘greatest sporting moment’ of the 21st century.

China

Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after beating him at world championship

Defending champion hails ‘special match’ against his idol, will face former champion Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals at the Crucible.

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Football

World Cup in USA backed by Germany legend despite mixed memories of 1994 finals

Stefan Effenberg trusts US and co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, to host fine tournament, challenges Thomas Tuchel to solve England riddle.

Stefan Effenberg hoists the Champions League trophy following Bayern Munich’s victory over Valencia in the 2001 final. Photo: Reuters
Stefan Effenberg hoists the Champions League trophy following Bayern Munich’s victory over Valencia in the 2001 final. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong

City men’s lacrosse head coach believes ‘future bright’ for sport after winning gold

Kevin Crowley took charge of his first tournament, while women’s team claimed silver at the 2026 Asian Lacrosse Games in Chengdu.

Hong Kong

Injury quashes Hong Kong star Ceci Lee’s UCI Track World Cup hopes in Malaysia

Damage from crash on home track affects city’s star rider ‘physically and mentally’ in subdued conclusion to 2026 global campaign.

Hong Kong

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.

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Jockey Zac Purton celebrates with horse racing enthusiasts after the victory of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Racing

Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup

Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie.

Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Racing

My Wish delivers first Group One in Hong Kong for Newnham with Mile victory

Australian handler celebrates milestone at just his third season training in the jurisdiction.

Hong Kong

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

All international challenges brushed aside as city’s elite horses treat crowd at Sha Tin to superstar performances in Group One races.

Racing

Hayes hails Ka Ying ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ after Sprint Prize romp

The world’s best sprinter dominated his rivals once again, breaking his own track record to make it 20 wins in a row.

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Ka Ying Rising wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Outdoor

Sabastian Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London

Kenyan first man to complete marathon distance in less than two hours, while Tigst Assefa smashes her own women’s-only world record.

Sabastian Sawe crosses the finishing line following his record-breaking London Marathon run. Photo: Reuters
Sabastian Sawe crosses the finishing line following his record-breaking London Marathon run. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong

Hong Kong claim second medal in dramatic dragon boat race at Asian Beach Games

The city’s 12-strong crew secured bronze, finishing behind gold medal winners China and silver medallists Thailand on the Sanya River.

Racing

Ka Ying Rising, global racing elite and K-pop converge at Champions Day

Hongkongers and tourists enjoyed the party atmosphere with performances by Mamamoo’s Hwasa and local artist Pakho Chau.

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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.

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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.

Health & Wellness

Profile | 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.

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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.

Skateboarding in Japan has risen in popularity and they are expected to dominate the sport at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AFP
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Ka Ying Rising secures 20th consecutive win

Ka Ying Rising secured a record-extending 20th victory in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at the Sha Tin racecourse on April 26, 2026.
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AI ping-pong robot beats top human players

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