Cristiano Ronaldo scores goal No 906, South Africa wait to learn World Cup fate, Scotland find new way to suffer, Hong Kong hopes dashed.
Hong Kong poised to host the 2027 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, as Asian event provides lessons for organisers.
Defending champions South Africa also confirm squad for tournament making a return after seven years, with other teams set to follow shortly.
Key to that is regaining one-day international status, a path that begins with the Emerging Teams Asia Cup and World Cup Challenge League.
Van Dijk gets his marching orders, Eubank and Benn resume feud, Tuchel and Guardiola linked with England, Australia march on at World Cup.
The Hong Kong players are anticipating ‘a lot of contact and a lot of running’ in their first match outside Asia since 1992.
Kitchee fullback had pulled out of AFC Asian Cup finals campaign in January but explains that ‘I love football, but I love my family more’.
Three-day event returns in November and features eight test-playing nations, raising hopes it will inspire next generation in the city.
Ipswich Town player joins bizarre-injury list, Barcelona great retires, US sacking season begins, Grealish reveals England anguish.
Ruby Cheng’s much-improved bicycle leg in a monumental 12-hour effort in France saw her beat her debut triathlon world championship showing.
Manchester City win ruling against Premier League, baseball player pelted with beer and England claim World Cup victory.
Fencer first sets sights on world championships in Hong Kong in 2026, aiming to complete sweep of major honours.
Veronica Chik claims top honours at China National Youth Climbing Championships just weeks after record-breaking outdoor climb on mainland.
Halliday plotting a ‘much better’ performance in 2028 Games after finishing 24th on his Olympic debut in Paris.
They have opportunity to qualify for 2025 tournament in England after scoring six tries to hammer Madagascar.
Chairman of local association wants to ‘plant seeds’ to grow the sport in the city as Cuba defend world title in six-day tournament.
Women’s XV will target their first WXV3 victory when they play against Madagascar on Friday night, following a big defeat to Fiji last week.
Hong Kong’s Eastern lead then fight back to level before being stunned in stoppage time.
Match against Brazil is first event announced for park’s smaller venue, Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, as team target World Cup qualifying bid.
Edgar Cardoso coached at Shakhtar Donetsk before fleeing fighter jets and explosions in Kyiv. He found sanctuary at Hong Kong club Kitchee.
City’s domestic champions bottom of group following second straight defeat, as they throw away lead against Tampines Rovers.
New era gets under way as Hong Kong Sevens’ relocation is confirmed, with the men’s captain excited about the move to Kai Tak.
Forward, who is preparing with Lee Man for key AFC Champions League Two match in Singapore, has pulled out five times from international duty.
Southampton’s Premier League rude-awakening, Biden’s ‘USA the greatest’ declaration, ex-Barcelona star Eto’o slapped with 6-month ban.
The marquee 48-year-old rugby sevens event is moving from Hong Kong Stadium, where it has been staged since 1982.
J1 League leaders Sanfrecce Hrioshima face Eastern at Mong Kok Stadium this week after Hongkongers’ away loss to Sydney in opening game.
Head coach Simon Willis on mission to ‘help change lives’ of city’s stars, expects to make few changes for Emerging Nations Asia Cup.
Andrew Douglas’ team kick off WXV3 campaign against Fiji on Saturday, before games against Madagascar and Netherlands settle World Cup fate.
Bailee Brown edges closer to belonging in elite company, after tiny margin separates Hongkonger from ‘huge breakthrough race’ during event in Weihai.
Veronica Chik returned to sport after self-imposed 3-month lay-off to become youngest Hongkonger to navigate ‘China Climb’.