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NHL stars return to boost U.S. and Canadian ice hockey teams at Milano-Cortina Games
The National Hockey League has lifted its ban on player participation in the Olympics since 2014, allowing top players from North America to compete in ice hockey at the Milano-Cortina Games....
Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'
Julien Laurens reports that Manchester United's new head of football operations Rui Faria has told Erik ten Hag and his team: 'Do your job.' Manager Carlos Queiroz is not in a coaching role despite ha...
Anthony Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Promoter of British boxer Anthony Joshua reports that Joshua is in stable condition following a serious road accident in Lagos, Nigeria. Two close associates and team members of Joshua, Sina Ghami and...
Singapore in 2025: election fever, courtroom drama, pickleball mania
In 2025, Singapore experienced a series of significant events including local election victory for the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), which maintained its dominance amidst high voter enthusiasm. ...
Dakar bike champion Sanders wins second stage to take lead
Australian motorbike racer Daniel Sanders won the second stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, moving into overall lead ahead of compatriot Edgar Canet from KTM. American Ricky Brabec, the 20...
EOK chair: Inclusion of Russian athletes made 2026 a tough year for sport
The President of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK), Kersti Kaljulaid, stated that including Russian and Belarusian athletes in major competitions, such as the upcoming Winter Olympics, has made 202...
Nikola Jokic exits with knee injury as Heat handle Nuggets
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee hyperextension during a game against the Miami Heat and had to leave at halftime due to pain....
AP News Highlights at 6:04 AM EST
The article provides an overview of recent news headlines and brief updates from AP as of 6:04 AM EST, covering a range of topics including politics, economy, health, technology, environment, entertai...
'Quad God' Ilia Malinin set to lead powerful U.S. team into Winter Olympics
Figure skater Ilia Malinin, who missed out on the Beijing Games four years ago due to a roster exclusion, is now poised to lead the United States' figure skating team in an upcoming Winter Olympics....
China’s Communist Party paper warns of Japanese militarism seeping into culture and sports
A key publication of China’s Communist Party has expressed concern that Japanese militaristic influences are seeping into culture and sports. The Study Times, operated by the Central Party School for ...
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs facing strangulation and assault charges
Stefon Diggs, a player for the New England Patriots NFL team, is under legal scrutiny for alleged strangulation and assault. No update has been provided regarding his status for the upcoming Week 18 h...
Singapore’s viral moments of 2025: politician slip-ups, sinkhole heroes and a new US envoy
In 2025, Singapore experienced several viral moments highlighting political slip-ups, heroic incidents like sinkhole rescues, diplomatic issues with the arrival of a new U.S. envoy, courtroom battles,...
NFL's Dallas Cowboys top Forbes' most valuable teams list
The Dallas Cowboys have been named as the most valuable sports team by Forbes with an estimated worth of $13 billion. This represents a 29% increase from the previous year and surpasses their previous...
The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025
In 2025, Hong Kong's headlines were influenced by a diverse array of figures including former lawmaker Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, gold medalist fencer turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai, and an ordinar...
Football: Afghan women make statement on international stage
Afghanistan's female football team has been striving to play internationally while in exile for many years. This year marked a significant step towards their goal, although challenges persist....
More than a game: rugby helps Hong Kong charity tackle cultural divides in schools
Since 2013, Rugby For Good has been using rugby as a tool to promote unity among students from diverse backgrounds in Hong Kong schools. This year, the charity is one of 13 selected by Operation Santa...
Skier Kristjan Ilves sixth before a home crowd at Otepää world cup event
In a recent World Cup Nordic combined event held in Otepää, Estonia, local athlete Kristjan Ilves secured a sixth place finish, showcasing strong performance in front of his home crowd....
Hong Kong marathon sets record with 1 in 4 of 74,000 runners from outside city
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, set for the upcoming Sunday, has reached a record-breaking number of participants where approximately one quarter are from outside Hong Kong. Organizers expe...
How a sporting snub has rolled back India-Bangladesh relations
A decision by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) to release Bangladesh's left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman seems like a minor sporting issue, but it has exposed deeper ...
Estonia likely to forfeit hosting top fencing event over opposition to Russian competitors
Estonia faces losing its bid to host the fencing European Championships due to opposition against the participation of Russian competitors in the event....
Who would win the 'Sumo Awards' for 2025?
The article speculates about the potential winner of the prestigious Rikishi of the Year award at the Sumo Awards ceremony scheduled for 2025, concluding that there is a clear front-runner for this ho...
Vietnam’s pickleball craze brings fun and frustration: ‘it drives me nuts’
Pickleball has become extremely popular in Vietnam, with residents playing early morning until late night at newly built courts across Hanoi. The increase in activity has led to noise complaints and d...
Ukraine’s Football Year: New Achievements and Fight for the World Cup Dream
The Kyiv Post reviews the achievements of Ukraine's national football team in 2025 and outlines their ongoing efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup....
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead in hotel
The International Biathlon Union has announced that Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead in a hotel. Italian authorities confirmed the athlete's death....
Australia beats England by 82 runs to win third test and retain Ashes
In a critical match of the five-test series against England, Australia secured an 82-run victory in the decisive third test at the Adelaide Oval. This triumph was crucial for Australia since they had ...
Greater ambition: how Hong Kong and bay area neighbours could host Asian Games, Olympics
At the 15th National Games held recently in Hong Kong, athlete Ceci Lee Sze-wing won her third gold medal at Hong Kong Velodrome, symbolizing successful co-hosting of the event with Guangdong and Maca...
Daniil Glinka through to Australian Open qualifying round two, Mark Lajal out
Estonian tennis players experienced differing results at the start of their Australian Open qualifying rounds on Monday morning Estonian time. Daniil Glinka progressed to round two, while Mark Lajal w...
PGA Tour unveils fall slate with Japan, Mexico and Bermuda stops
The PGA Tour has announced its fall schedule, which includes returning events in Yokohama, Japan; Mexico City, Mexico; and Hamilton, Bermuda....
Estonian rowers battle blazing sun as they pass halfway in Atlantic challenge
Four Estonians began rowing across the Atlantic in December for a challenge predicted to last up to 40 days. Andres Käosaar of the team informed ERR they are now halfway through their journey, facing ...
Mark Lajal out in Canberra after hard fought first round match
Estonia's leading tennis player, Mark Lajal, has been eliminated from the season-opening Canberra Tennis International tournament after losing his round one match to local contestant James McCabe in t...
Curling seeks to break free of reliance on Winter Games spotlight
Curling's popularity outside of traditional winter sports countries fluctuates with Olympic cycles, indicating that the sport relies heavily on the Games for increased attention....
Man City drops points in chase of Arsenal as Liverpool and Man Utd also draw
Manuel Pellegrini's side played out a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, led by substitute Enzo Fernandez. This result came just three days after the firing of coach Enzo Maresca at Chelsea....
Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl gets caught in wire, falls into crowd
A member of a veteran parachuting group was injured during a show jump at the Armed Forces Bowl and got entangled in wires before falling into the crowd. However, the individual managed to walk off th...
Hong Kong students, bankers have a ball for charity with Operation Santa Claus
Dah Sing Bank employees and Hong Kong students participated in an annual basketball fundraiser called 'Charity Score Challenge' at the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong’s Kowloon Centre. The event aims to rai...
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Controversial Africa Cup of Nations change sparks debate in Africa
The president of the African football federation has acknowledged that changes to the Africa Cup of Nations were influenced by pressure from Europe, where many top African players compete....
Ex-painter is first China woman competitor in world slap contest, says helps to confront fears
Ding Miao, 33, who previously worked as an art director in the gaming industry after graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts with a degree in oil painting, has become the first Chinese woman ...
Hong Kong Santa Hash run spreads festive cheer and raises funds for charity
Nearly 140 participants dressed as Santas ran through Hong Kong's streets on Sunday as part of the annual Santa Hash charity run. The event started at Lockhart Road Playground in Wan Chai, covering a ...
Changes abound in sumo’s first <i>banzuke</i> of 2026
Sumo wrestling enters the year 2026 with its initial rankings sheet showing new developments and potential changes for the sport....
AFCON: A 3,000-kilometer bike ride to catch the opener
A Moroccan fan named Ismail Skira rode his bicycle over 3,000 kilometers from Paris to attend the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco....
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