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Racing
Thompson bullish about Classic Mile hopeful’s Future: ‘he keeps raising the bar’
Australian jockey has high hopes for Michael Chang’s progressive four-year-old making the leap to Class Three.
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Purton rates Wunderbar a top chance to bounce back: ‘he can hold his position’
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Mohamed Salah’s ‘last’ Liverpool-Man United clash, Luke Littler’s crowning joy
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Hong Kong
Nishikori sets up Shang semi-final after seeds exit at Hong Kong Tennis Open
China’s Shang ends the run of Fabian Marozsan, while Jaume Munar and Alexandre Muller beat their seeded opponents and will meet in last four.
3 Jan 2025 - 10:58PM
Japan’s Kei Nishikori in action in his quarter-final against Cameron Norrie at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Tennis
Coleman Wong says Hong Kong Tennis Open gave him a push towards world’s top 100
The 20-year-old believes he is ‘not so far away’ from the best after close-run defeat by mainland China’s Jerry Shang.
3 Jan 2025 - 12:52PM
Tennis
Musetti expects slam charge by Djokovic but says compatriot Sinner a ‘step ahead’
The 24-time grand-slam winner is ‘a danger for everybody’, says Italian world No 17, who hopes to be ‘last one standing’ at Hong Kong Open.
3 Jan 2025 - 8:45AM
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Racing
New races, dirt dominance and Rising to Ascot - the Post’s 2025 racing wish list
This year has a long way to go to match the thrilling ride of 2024, but the Post has four wishes for the next 12 months.
3 Jan 2025 - 4:30PM
Romantic Warrior is bound for upcoming features in the Middle East. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Football
Derbies, rivalries and why El Clasico will never be the same as an Old Firm clash
Rangers enjoyed a rare win over Celtic at Ibrox on Thursday, giving their fans bragging rights in one of the game’s biggest derbies.
3 Jan 2025 - 7:31AM
Football
English Premier League: Liverpool v Man Utd a great rivalry that’s now a mismatch
While one is in contention for four trophies, the other is talking about top-flight survival – how did they take such divergent paths?
3 Jan 2025 - 2:04AM
Tennis
‘Mentally strong’ Shang beats Martinez at Hong Kong Tennis Open, but Rublev out
Reigning champion Andrey Rublev beaten by Fabian Marozsan, denying Jerry Shang a chance to avenge his semi-final loss last year.
2 Jan 2025 - 10:02PM
Racing
Eustace backs in-form Swift Ascend to capitalise on light weight in Class Two
British handler is eager to test progressive galloper against the likes of Wunderbar in Sunday’s Tai Tong Handicap at Sha Tin.
2 Jan 2025 - 2:46PM
James McDonald boots home Swift Ascend on November 24. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Football
Upshot of my recent Fantasy Premier League ranking falls? Do as I say, not as I do
The main tasks this week are to find a replacement for Wolves’ suspended Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha – and to make full use of the bench.
2 Jan 2025 - 2:00PM
Tennis
Hong Kong Open: Canada’s Diallo wiped Sharapova off headline to signal ambition
The 23-year-old, who is eyeing more progress following breakthrough in 2024, also reveals Ukrainian mum’s struggle with conflict in homeland.
2 Jan 2025 - 12:00PM
HK Sevens
Hong Kong rugby sevens star Denmark racing to achieve world and Olympic goals
The wing knows every remaining chance must be taken as city’s team begin seven weeks of ‘solid preparation’ ahead of 2025 Challenger Series.
2 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
China
Olympic champ Huang quits Chinese national team, says age, injuries taken toll
Huang Yaqiong won mixed doubles title with partner Zheng Siwei in Paris last summer, but does not believe she can still compete at top level.
2 Jan 2025 - 12:06PM
Huang Yaqiong (left) and Zheng Siwei on their way to winning mixed doubles gold at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong
US get better of China in Perth, Arsenal start 2025 with a bang, Rashford hits back
China’s United Cup journey ends at the quarter-final stage, while Arsenal go second in the Premier League with victory at Brentford.
2 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
Tennis
Fils survives ‘rough’ conditions to book all-French Hong Kong Open quarter-final
Young star advances in straight sets, while compatriot Muller emerges on top following three-and-a-half-hour epic.
2 Jan 2025 - 12:13AM
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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
Josh Ball
Opinion
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Hong Kong won’t be Asia’s sports event hub until it upgrades amateurish chiefs
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Richard Breslin
Opinion
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Kai Tak shows how sports infrastructure can lift neighbourhoods
21 Dec 2024 - 10:56AM
Dan Hough
Opinion
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Football is a mirror on our souls, and reveals many problems faced by society
31 Oct 2024 - 3:28PM
Mike Rowse
Opinion
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Plenty in Hong Kong to promote but are tourism planners looking?
6 Oct 2024 - 5:59PM
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Female sumo wrestler brings her sport to Argentina
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Mainland visitors could double by 2030, says Hong Kong Jockey Club chief executive
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Hong Kong Jockey Club details mainland China plans
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14-year-old Hong Kong swimmer wins Paralympic bronze
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