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Danish pensioner continues 22-year love affair with China’s Great Wall Marathon
Among the more than 2,000 runners will be 67-year-old Henrik Brandt, who has vowed to keep returning for the event into his 70s.
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China’s emerging football generation rising to the occasion gives fans hope
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Fans attack selection criteria for China’s Asian Games table tennis teams
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Racing
Shum hits the front in trainers’ title with dominant Valley treble
Multiple Group One-winning trainer moves up to 54 wins after securing three-timer at city circuit.
13 May 2026 - 11:41PM
Jockey Angus Chung and trainer Danny Shum celebrate General Redwood’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Football
Don’t mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Iran football team for World Cup
Even though Democrats and Republicans in the multicultural city are happy to host the players, some Persians refuse to support them.
13 May 2026 - 11:00PM
International Rugby
Japan coach Eddie Jones banned for abusing officials, to miss Hong Kong matches
Ex-Wallabies coach apologises after being banned for four games and has salary cut following incident on Australian tour with under-23 team.
13 May 2026 - 9:33PM
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Cricket
Cricket bowls over fans as Japan warms up for Asian Games with minnows event
Japanese sports fans are likely to be stumped by the sport, but a purpose-built ground will now help them welcome star teams India, Pakistan.
13 May 2026 - 8:00PM
About 300 people turned up to watch Japan’s opening game against Vanuatu in the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Jockey Club joins forces with Deauville in France on MOU
The 3-year agreement further cemented a relationship that already involves racing events in the city and at the Deauville-La Touques Racecourse.
13 May 2026 - 6:09PM
Football
What you’d bury grandma in, or must-have? United’s China-style top divides fans
The prematch jacket features a mandarin collar and knot buttons, but not everyone is impressed. Grave clothes chic or the next big thing?
13 May 2026 - 5:43PM
Golf
Rory McIlroy cuts practice round short with blister on right toe ahead of PGA Championship
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and the Northern Irishman are the favourites for this week’s major showdown in Philadelphia.
13 May 2026 - 3:00PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong cyclists study Japanese streets in hope they will be paved with gold
The 15-strong squad are in Izu City for the four-day Track Cup and have been training with their Japanese counterparts ahead of the tournament.
13 May 2026 - 1:10PM
Hong Kong cyclist Chloe Leung in action during the Madison race at the National Games in 2025. Photo: Karma Lo
Football
Hong Kong, Shanghai Shenhua star Shinichi Chan on mission to unearth city talent
Former Kitchee forward launches academy with best friend Bosley Yu, enlisting expertise of prominent local players and agent to the stars.
13 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Tennis
Pegula putting family experience in NFL, NHL to use in tennis prize money fight
World No 5, whose parents own Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, is leading battle over share of tournament revenues devoted to player pool.
12 May 2026 - 10:08PM
Racing
SCMP Best Bets: Ace War can lead the pack at Happy Valley
12 May 2026 - 9:40PM
Hong Kong
Young Hong Kong fencers in Shanghai battle to make Asian, World championships
Coach Greg Koenig admits having to select from a squad including Leung Chin-yu, Cheng Tit-nam and Lam Ho-long is ‘a happy problem’ to have.
12 May 2026 - 8:17PM
Cheng Tit-nam (left) and Lam Ho-long (second from right) are vying to join Ryan Choi (second from left) and Cheung Ka-long in the Hong Kong team for two major events. Photo: FIE
China
China launches 8-team pro snooker league, targets becoming powerhouse in sport
Country’s best players, plus some of world’s best, have been invited to take part in league which will also feature pool matches.
12 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Racing
In-form duo of Teetan and Size combine with Beauty Alliance at Happy Valley
Mauritian jockey and Australian trainer are looking to continue their hot streaks when they pair up in Wednesday’s feature.
12 May 2026 - 3:06PM
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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.
20 Jul 2024 - 2:12PM
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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.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:08PM
Health & Wellness
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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.
31 May 2024 - 11:30AM
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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.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
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OPINION
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
Paul McNamara
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
Josh Ball
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
Nicholas Fang
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Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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