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Mike Chan
Reporter, Sport
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Top seed Diana Shnaider beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, after Katie Boulter needs three to get past Yuan Yue in her semi-final.
Yuan Yue will face No 2 seed Katie Boulter for a spot in the final, while defending champion Leylah Fernandez takes on top seed Diana Shnaider.
The 7-time world champion, who will face 6 players at the Macau Masters in December, says players love the fans and how events are organised.
‘The future for us’ will be at the new sports facility, says Henry Kerins, as Eastern are defeated in their home debut in the regional league.
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The seven-time world champion is the latest person to take advantage of the city’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme.
Japanese star says becoming a mother had given her power and meaning, which she planned to channel into her tennis.
Australian Priscilla Hon’s family are from Hong Kong, and such is her love for the city’s food she even has a xiaolongbao tattoo.
Former British No 1 says she had seen improvements in organisation and facilities ‘as soon as she arrived’ to oversee event for second time.
Organisers confirm the grand slam winner will arrive on Monday to play Mei Yamaguchi of Japan in the opening round.
With a mother from China and growing up with maternal grandparents, the Wimbledon quarter-finalist has much exposure to Chinese culture.
Commissioner for Sports George Tsoi wants 3,000 fans to roar on Hong Kong against Brazil at new venue on November 9.
The 42-year-old lawyer, who has won twice in the men’s event and once in the mixed-team race, is eyeing top spot again for the November 15 race.
US Open winner has spent past month recovering from a foot injury and had already missed four events on WTA’s Asian swing.
Hong Kong’s top players will get rare chance to play against the world’s best, with World Team Championships also being held that fortnight.
The Briton, who finished third at the Tokyo Games in the RS:X event, was also on the podium in Paris when iQFoil was introduced.
Former New Jersey Nets player accused of paying escort US$1,500 for services at hotel. Yi stays silent as sponsors cut ties.
The two-time ABL winners, who joined the higher-grade competition in the summer, were beaten 78-67 by Japan’s B.League champions Hiroshima Dragonflies.
Six-day event featuring 32 of the world’s leading players expected to take place at new 10,000-seat Kai Tak Arena.
Hong Kong’s Doo on podium in women’s singles, while China post worst results since debut in 1972.
Roller sports and cheerleading also feature as three-day series concludes at Go Park Sai Sha, with the carnival a bigger draw than the sport.
‘This really is an event for everyone,’ the Briton says, while former Hong Kong cyclist Sarah Lee hails ‘wonderful’ day.
More seats were filled in this year’s tournament – won again by Cuba, who beat Japan – than in previous event, says baseball head Dave Ho.
Backed by government funding, the six-day event is hindered by sparse crowds and lack of understanding about rules, say those who turned up.
Ashley Westwood says he is disappointed with result but ‘not worried in the slightest’ about the performance and his first loss in charge.
His absence after Japan’s 3-1 win over the 19-time champions – the women’s team’s first loss since 2005 – sparks waves of online opprobrium.
Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.
Hosts’ win over South Africa could give a boost to the world championship for the sport, a simplified variation of baseball and softball.
Tauson admits being troubled by bandaged left thigh, but aims to power on to a first WTA crown in three years.
The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players.
Top seed and world No 8 American upset by Russia’s Anna Blinkova, while Denmark’s No 2 player had no trouble against the world No 145.
