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Fantasy Premier League: Mo Salah in, Bukayo Saka out in Gameweek 30 for high-flying Hongkonger

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Fantasy Premier League returns after a hiatus for the international break, and so does the Post’s coverage as we meet a Hongkonger sitting pretty in the standings and discuss this week’s transfers.

07

English Premier League: after a dazzling start under Saudi Arabian backing, what has gone wrong for Newcastle United?

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In the first 18 months, United had climbed the table and qualified for Europe, but this season is a different story for Eddie Howe’s team.

Thursday, Mar 28

11

HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens: champions Aston Villa set for Hong Kong, among host of English Premier League clubs

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Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton to feature with regular visitors Leicester and Rangers, while women’s teams will make their debut.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Hong Kong tumble out of World Cup following Uzbekistan defeat, Andersen’s side well beaten by clinical hosts

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Hong Kong out of Fifa World Cup 2026 following defeat in Uzbekistan, visitors outclassed in Tashkent

11

ONE Championship: Superbon Singha Mawynn takes first step towards regaining kickboxing crown when he faces Marat Grigorian

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The 33-year-old Thai is the headline act at ONE Friday Fights 58, where he faces the Armenian for the interim featherweight kickboxing world title.

06

USA Rugby 7s star Liz Tafuna to boost defending champions in expanded women’s competition at Hong Kong 10s

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Liz Tafuna added to RKS Shogun Rugby side for expanded women’s tournament at next week’s Tradition HKFC 10s.

Monday, Mar 25

09

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: skipper Zhang Linpeng makes retirement U-turn as China host Singapore in must-win match

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The 34-year-old Chinese captain, who quit the national team because of the ‘humiliation’ of not beating Singapore, has apologised to his teammates ahead of the return fixture.

07

Valspar Championship: China’s Carl Yuan says he may have found secret to success after second top-5 finish on PGA Tour

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Yuan says his wife, Cathy, had reminded him to simply have “fun” as he finished four shots behind winner Peter Malnati, who won his first tile in eight years.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Porsche Singapore Classic: Svensson beats Kiradech on third play-off hole, seals maiden win on DP World Tour

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Jesper Svensson fires nine-under-par 63 in final round of Porsche Singapore Classic before beating Kiradech Aphibarnrat on third play-off hole.

Saturday, Mar 23

Porsche Singapore Classic: Australian Micheluzzi says ‘complete reboot’ after New Zealand breakdown key to taking lead

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Australian David Micheluzzi takes one-shot lead into final round of Porsche Singapore Classic on Sunday, after a six-under-par 66 in the third round.

12

Hong Kong property: homebuyers flock to Wheelock’s Seasons Place in Tseung Kwan O

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Wheelock Properties sold 120 units of the first batch of 368 units on offer at Seasons Place on Saturday.

02

Uzbekistan boss slams ‘dangerous’ Mong Kok Stadium, questions integrity of Hong Kong World Cup group

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Head coach Srecko Katanec launches furious attack on city pitch after watching his side cruise to a 2-0 win, while goalscorer Eldor Shomurodov calls playing surface a health hazard.

Friday, Mar 22

07

World Cup qualifiers: Japan scrape past North Korea, South Korea held by Thailand, Middle East big guns stay unbeaten

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Ao Tanaka snares only goal in Japan’s nervy win, Son Heung-min scores in surprise 1-1 with Thailand, while Qatar, Iran win comfortably in 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

06

Singapore leader hails team’s ‘fighting spirit’ after World Cup draw with China; Zhang quits over ‘humiliating’ result

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Emotional China captain Zhang Linpeng tells reporters he’s ending international career, as fans blast ‘disgraceful’ performance.

Thursday, Mar 21

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Miami Open: Hong Kong’s Wong ‘hungry for more’ after Djere ends his ATP adventure in first round

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Laslo Djere’s greater experience tells in 7-5, 7-6 win in first round of Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.

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Hong Kong no match for relentless Uzbekistan, as Shomurodov and Ashurmatov settle World Cup qualifier

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AS Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov opens scoring to briefly silence partisan crowd at Mong Kok Stadium, with Rustamjon Ashurmatov adding second in 2-0 victory.

15

Porsche Singapore Classic: Kiradech gets off to a flyer with course record 64, shares lead with Smith and Green

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Kiradech Aphibarnrat shoots eight-under-par in opening round of DP World Tour event, Jordan Smith, Gavin Green match him.

13

English Premier League: Roy Keane, Gary Neville say Gareth Southgate could succeed Erik Ten Hag as Manchester United boss

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While Neville says he never saw Southgate ‘as a United manager, psychologically’, the likelihood of Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth being named sporting director increases his chances.

Wednesday, Mar 20

12

A dozen Group One winners among overseas entries for Champions Day

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Japan’s Liberty Island and Prognosis, Dubai Honour from Great Britain and Australia’s Mr Brightside headline international interest in Hong Kong’s second-biggest race day

11

New coach Branko Ivankovic urges China to ‘play with passion’ in World Cup qualifiers against Singapore

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Branko Ivankovic says men’s team must be adaptable to modern game as they face two crucial matches against Singapore.

09

One Championship: Chinese fighter Tang Kai makes up for lost time by finally defending his title, hopes for home fight

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Featherweight champion had to wait almost two years to defend his title after a knee injury cost him all of 2023, and the 28-year-old now hopes to fight in his homeland.

07

Miami Open: Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong makes history, becomes first player from city to reach main draw

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Coleman Wong beats Sumit Nagal in three-set thriller to become first men’s player from city to reach main draw of ATP Masters 1000 tournament, will enter top 200 in the world.

03

Paris Olympics: US basketball teams get tough draws for group stage, women open with gold medal rematch against Japan

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US expected to field team full of NBA stars, with LeBron James, Steph Curry and Joel Embiid all saying they want to play.

Tuesday, Mar 19

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East Asia Super League still eyeing spot among basketball elite, says chief, who believes China clubs hold key to growth

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League CEO Henry Kerins says first full season has ‘proved the concept’ despite fluctuating attendances, and wants to emulate EuroLeague.

05

South Korea and Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup, China take on Singapore in regional qualifiers

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Change of coach unlikely to stop South Korea picking up another three points against Thailand in their Group C clash on Thursday.

02

Hong Kong football bosses silent over Andersen contract talks, as head coach plots World Cup qualifiers upset

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Jorn Andersen has heard nothing about his future from the city’s football bosses since January’s AFC Asian Cup finals, but is now focused on side’s qualifying campaign.

Monday, Mar 18

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Eastern heading to Basketball Champions League qualifiers, first Hong Kong side to play in tournament in 22 years

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Eastern will play in the first round next month, grouped with NS Matrix Deers of Malaysia, Prawira Harum Bandung of Indonesia and the league runners-up from Mongolia.

09

March Madness: how to watch the 2024 NCAA Tournament in Asia, and the teams and players to look out for

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The beloved annual tradition in American sport that is the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament starts this week, with defending champions UConn again the favourites.

Sunday, Mar 17

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Asian Tour: Catlin holds off Puig in play-off to win International Series Macau title in dramatic fashion

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American John Catlin maintains perfect play-off record to win first tournament since 2021 after finishing tied on 23-under with David Puig.

06

LIV Golf: some reluctance to Saudi deal, player return says PGA Tour policymaker Peter Malnati

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Malnati among six players on the PGA Tour policy board being urged to meet LIV boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan on Monday.