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Will China host NBA games again, 5 years after row over Morey’s Hong Kong tweet?
American basketball league was hit with TV blackout after Houston Rockets general manager’s message in support of anti-government protests.
11 Oct 2024 - 7:23PM
While you were sleeping: record-breaker Root eyes more, City’s major UWCL shock
10 Oct 2024 - 1:44PM
Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history in preseason Lakers bow
7 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM
Football
While you were sleeping: Premier League ‘big three’ win, T20 World Cup action
The English Premier League’s top three starting to creep ahead of the rest, while there was golf, cricket and even some snooker updates.
6 Oct 2024 - 7:28AM
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring the third goal against Southampton to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign. Photo: AP
Football
While you were sleeping: Ten Hag’s nerves shredded, Caitlin Clark wins WNBA vote
Spurs’ and Chelsea’s European adventures and the start of the Women’s T20 World Cup also feature.
5 Oct 2024 - 2:07PM
Football
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.
3 Oct 2024 - 12:27PM
Basketball
Obama, Jordan lead tributes following death of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Fellow Hall of Famer Michael Jordan said the Congolese icon ‘changed the world’ through his humanitarian work in Africa.
1 Oct 2024 - 2:44PM
Basketball
LeBron James expresses ‘pure joy’ at playing with son Bronny in NBA for LA Lakers
The Jameses were at the centre of the show at the preseason event a few weeks before the start of the 2024/25 season.
1 Oct 2024 - 2:40PM
LeBron James (left) is excited to get the 2024/24 season underway and play alongside son Bronny for the LA Lakers. Photo: AP
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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_
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
China
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
Basketball
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
OPINION
Mike Chan
Opinion
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Postcard from Paris: 3x3 basketball a lesson Hong Kong organisers could learn
2 Aug 2024 - 3:15PM
Josh Ball
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s sporting teams need to think bigger – by looking beyond its borders
29 Nov 2022 - 10:03AM
Jonathan White
Opinion
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Lin hints at NBA retirement but he’s no longer shy and retiring
20 May 2021 - 12:27AM
Patrick Blennerhassett
Opinion
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Steve Nash is the NBA’s coach of the year
3 May 2021 - 8:24PM
Jonathan White
Opinion
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Is Jeremy Lin getting the Colin Kaepernick treatment?
24 Apr 2021 - 10:23AM
Patrick Blennerhassett
Opinion
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What does Jeremy Lin do now?
23 Apr 2021 - 2:42AM
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