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Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran (left) and Lucas Digne celebrate after their famous Uefa Champions League win against Bayern Munich. Photo: AP

While you were sleeping: Madrid, Bayern lose in UCL, Luka Doncic’s injury blow

Shocks and thrills across the premier competition in Europe, while there’s some NBA, cricket and more.

Shocks and thrills across the premier competition in Europe, while there’s some NBA, cricket and more

3 Oct 2024 - 12:27PM

Obama, Jordan lead tributes following death of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

1 Oct 2024 - 2:44PM

LeBron James expresses ‘pure joy’ at playing with son Bronny in NBA for LA Lakers

1 Oct 2024 - 2:40PM

Hong Kong Bulls eye China league domination, but team no nearer to CBA spot

Hong Kong-based team win National Basketball League title in only second season, owner targets move to elite level.

29 Sep 2024 - 11:00AM

Hong Kong Bulls celebrate winning the National Basketball League. Photo: Hong Kong Bulls

Knicks make franchise-altering trade, take Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly getting Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a 2025 first-round pick.

28 Sep 2024 - 11:48AM

While you were sleeping: England annihilate Australia, Clark WNBA’s top rookie

Bazball lights up a wet September Friday at Lord’s, Caitlin Clark named rookie of the year, and Wayne Rooney on road to managerial redemption.

28 Sep 2024 - 7:52AM

China star Cui hails Hong Kong baller’s role in getting him NBA ready

Cui Yongxi spent time working out over the summer with Oliver Xu, says all Chinese players should emulate Hongkonger’s drive to be better.

27 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM

Jacky Cui in action in the NBA Summer League with the Portland Trail Blazers. Photo: Instagram/jacky_cui_

Lakers ponder when LeBron James, son Bronny will make NBA history sharing court

New coach JJ Redick says the moment will come ‘sooner rather than later’ but not before Bronny spends some time in the developmental G league.

26 Sep 2024 - 11:47PM

Bronny James and his father, Lebron, after the 2023 McDonald’s High School Boys All-American Game at in Houston, Texas. Photo: TNS

Hong Kong basketball star Yang to play as local for Eastern in 2 regional events

The Vancouver-born player will be playing in Hong Kong for the first time since leaving local A1 Division side South China in 2019.

24 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM

Brooklyn Nets’ new Chinese signing Cui determined to make most of his time in NBA

The former Guangzhou Loong Lions guard says he aims to become a reliable three-point shooter who also offers something in defence.

22 Sep 2024 - 4:00PM

China star Cui signs 2-way deal with Brooklyn Nets, ‘a little excited’ for NBA shot

Cui could be just seventh player from Chinese mainland to appear in game’s top league, following likes of Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Sun Yue.

21 Sep 2024 - 6:15PM

China’s Cui Yongxi scores during a Fiba Basketball World Cup Asia qualifier against Iran at Tseun Wan Sports Centre, in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong side sign up Olympic gold medallist to boost city’s 3x3 basketball

Alongside Karlis Lasmanis, Edgars Krumins and Nauris Miezis, Agnis Cavars helped Latvia win the maiden men’s final in Tokyo.

9 Sep 2024 - 6:42PM

Agnis Cavars (left) in action for Latvia at the Universality Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong in April. Photo: 3x3 HKG

NBA G League star eyes Hong Kong passport ahead of Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers

Former Long Island Net David Muoka says he is likely to be able to start playing for city in one of next two Fiba windows, as is Glen Yang

5 Sep 2024 - 10:30AM

NBA superstar Curry signs US$63m extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

Curry, who is entering his 16th NBA season, all of them with the Warriors, joins LeBron James and Kevin Durant in NBA’s US$500m club.

30 Aug 2024 - 7:00PM

NBA stars wow Hong Kong crowd with dunks, dribbles and deep threes

Paul George, Jimmy Butler, James Harden and Kyle Kuzma put on a show as part of 12th Yao Foundation event at Asia World-Expo.

21 Aug 2024 - 1:00AM

NBA star Kyle Kuzma takes a selfie with a fan at the 12th Yao Foundation Charity Game at Asia World-Expo. Photo: Eugene Lee

NBA star Kyle Kuzma on Asian fashion and seeing ‘all the watches’ in Hong Kong

Washington Wizards star, who is famous for his outfits off the court, says he loves ‘bagginess’ of region’s looks.

20 Aug 2024 - 6:55PM

Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards is well-known for his outfits off the court. Photo: AFP

NBA stars George, Butler hoping for sunny start to Yao Foundation charity event

Pair will be joined by LA Clippers guard James Harden and Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma for exhibition game against Chinese Basketball Association select team.

19 Aug 2024 - 7:30PM

Hong Kong Eastern to join region-wide professional basketball league

Hong Kong team and Macau Black Bears will join teams from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Philippines for East Asian Super League’s second season.

14 Aug 2024 - 9:00AM

Cheung Ka-long’s gold, China’s bad maths – dramatic moments at the Paris Games

Whatever happens throughout at an event, it’s usually the end that counts and we look at moments where that was ending a little unexpected.

12 Aug 2024 - 2:58PM

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long was involved in one of the most dramatic climaxes in Paris as he won his second Olympic gold medal. Photo: AP

From NBA stars to world-record breakers – top 5 debuts at Paris Olympics

Some debutants left with newly found fame, while others simply added another page to their storied careers, while there were those who even became memes.

12 Aug 2024 - 12:31PM

Stephen Curry arrived in Paris as one of the NBA’s all-time greats but for his first-ever Olympic appearance, and he leaves a gold-medal winner. Photo: Reuters

Paris Olympics: Hongkonger, China v US for No 1 – 5 things to know for day 16

We are bidding farewell to the 2024 Games so, for one last time, let’s take a look at what’s in store.

11 Aug 2024 - 12:36PM

Olympics debutant Curry on fire as USA’s NBA all-stars’ domination continues

Golden State Warriors point guard nailed eight three-pointers to beat the hosts, despite the efforts of Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama.

11 Aug 2024 - 11:13AM

Paris was ‘last dance’ for 3x3 basketball referee Ho as he takes on new lead role

The 44-year-old Hongkonger officiated final match of his career in the women’s final before taking on a new job as the Referee Lead in Fiba 3x3.

7 Aug 2024 - 1:28PM

Edmund Ho (left) officiated the last match of his career in the Paris Olympics women’s 3x3 final, which Germany won by defeating Spain 17-16. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Postcard from Paris: 3x3 basketball a lesson Hong Kong organisers could learn

Mike Chan

2 Aug 2024 - 3:15PM

Opinion | Hong Kong’s sporting teams need to think bigger – by looking beyond its borders

Josh Ball

29 Nov 2022 - 10:03AM

Opinion | Lin hints at NBA retirement but he’s no longer shy and retiring

Jonathan White

20 May 2021 - 12:27AM

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Opinion | Steve Nash is the NBA’s coach of the year

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3 May 2021 - 8:24PM

Opinion | Is Jeremy Lin getting the Colin Kaepernick treatment?

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24 Apr 2021 - 10:23AM

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Opinion | What does Jeremy Lin do now?

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23 Apr 2021 - 2:42AM

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