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China coach calls for ‘calm’ in Asian Cup quarter-final with Chinese Taipei
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (202+ words) Reigning champions bidding for record-extending 10th title but are wary of opponents who have shown improvement over the tournament China coach Ante Milicic urged his players on Friday to remain "calm and confident" in a charged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final against…...
Calls for stricter rules after bot bookers detected on Hong Kong sports app
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) Authorities say they found accounts using computer programmes or other automated tools for bookings just a week after new anti-touting policy began Hong Kong authorities have uncovered robot-operated accounts booking public indoor sports venues just a week after a new…...
Age is just a number: Japanese football player Kazuyoshi Miura signs for J-League team at 58
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) The former international is ready to "take on a new challenge" in his professional career that started in 1986 for Brazilian team Santos Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura said his passion for playing the game was as strong as ever after…...
Remembering sports stars we lost in 2025, from Diogo Jota, Dickie Bird to George Foreman
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) The year not only said goodbye to icons of their sports, it also bid farewell to younger stars who died too soon The sports world lost a number of familiar names in 2025. We have said goodbye to legends of football,…...
Hong Kong baseballers plotting another mainland scalp at National Games
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) Player Elvis Mok reveals how city team are relieving stress, says it's back to business following elation of Sichuan win After a meeting designed to "increase morale and focus" inspired their landmark 4-3 win over Sichuan on Friday, the tight-knit Hong…...
Hong Kong baseball player’s struggle and sacrifice rewarded at National Games
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (213+ words) Egon Chan says using all his work leave to play baseball will be worth it as Hong Kong return to Games with a stronger team this time Hong Kong baseball player Egon Chan Cheuk-kiu has said the "huge struggle" of…...
Eastern opt against 3-front campaign, will focus on regional, domestic glory
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) Hong Kong Eastern have ended their involvement in the Philippines Basketball Association Commissioner's Cup to limit their travel commitments The days of Hong Kong Eastern fighting for basketball glory on three fronts appear to be over, after senior officials said…...
Dodgers win World Series after epic Game 7 tussle with Blue Jays
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) Will Smith home run in 11th inning gives Dodgers 5-4 win, LA become first team to go back-to-back in 25 years Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers…...
Blue Jays 1 win from World Series glory after rookie Yesavage thwarts Dodgers
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) Series heads to Toronto with Jays on brink of their first title since 1993 following rookie pitcher's starring performance at Dodger Stadium A dazzling 12-strikeout display from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage carried the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the…...
World Series, Game 3: Freeman home run in 18-inning epic gives Dodgers 2-1 lead
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Japanese batter Shohei Ohtani homers twice and ties 119-year-old major league record as he puts on yet another historic postseason show Freddie Freeman blasted a walk-off home run in a record-equalling 18-inning World Series classic to give the Los Angeles…...