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Kitchee boss vows summer spending spree in bid to regain Hong Kong crowns, club will go ‘back to the drawing board’

Kitchee interim head coach Kim Dong-jin unclear over future, and 'does not know' if he wants to stick around Club owner Ken Ng-kin says he is 'always having conversations' with potential head coaches Kitchee owner Ken Ng-kin vowed the splash the cash over the summer and said the club would "go back to the drawing board" after a miserable season tha...

2024-05-19T06:49:05Z

Best and worst possible finishing position for every Premier League club on final day

A few things have already been decided heading into the final round of Premier League fixtures, but there are still some things to be ironed out on Sunday afternoon

2024-05-19T07:01:17Z

Indy 500: Penske stays on top, heroic VeeKay rebounds from crash

Will Power led a Team Penske sweep on the opening qualifying day for the Indianapolis 500, as Rinus VeeKay stole the show with a heroic late run.

2024-05-18T22:35:32Z

Bring on the WAGS! The partners cheering on Man City and Arsenal

It's D-day in the Premier League, with both Manchester City and Arsenal in with a chance of grabbing the title - so, who are the WAGS supporting their men for the biggest game of the season?

2024-05-19T10:06:10Z

Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.

2024-05-19T09:22:18Z

Verstappen "almost ended in the grandstands" amid Imola F1 hard tyre struggles

Max Verstappen felt like he was "driving on ice" on the hard tyres in Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, saying he "almost ended up in the grandstands".

2024-05-19T17:23:38Z

Aston Martin F1 upgrades "not good enough" to keep up with rivals - Stroll

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll fears the upgrades the team has brought to Imola haven't been enough to keep pace in the fight behind Red Bull.

2024-05-19T11:22:39Z

The best sights, images from the 2024 Preakness Stakes

The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes took place on Saturday, May 18. Here are the best images, photos and more of the event.

2024-05-18T22:58:48Z

Taj Dragon delivers Pierre Ng his 100th win as Ellis Wong celebrates biggest career success

Son of Mehmas prevails in a tight finish in the Class One Racing Heritage Handicap (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday Pierre Ng Pang-chi raised the bat at Sha Tin on Sunday as Taj Dragon secured the second-season trainer his 100th career win and left Ellis Wong Chi-wang celebrating the biggest success of his career in the process. In a competitive Class...

2024-05-19T13:50:21Z

Soccer-Liverpool deliver victory in an emotional farewell for Klopp

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool delivered much-loved manager Juergen Klopp a victory in his final game with the team on Sunday, a 2-0 win over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in an emotional Premier League season finale. Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah scored on a day that did not impact the Reds' third-placed finish in the table, but one that Liverpool fans had been

2024-05-19T17:11:27Z

Boozers braced for a bumper night to cheer on 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury

The 'Gypsy King' fury takes on Ukrainian boxer Usyk in a fight that might go down in history as one of the fights of the century. Unsurprisingly, pubs are hoping for a night of knock-out sales.

2024-05-18T21:14:46Z

6 unseen Celtic Park title celebration moments from Lagerbielke partying in full kit to Bain silencing the fans

The sun was shining in Glasgow's east end as the Hoops' fans celebrated claiming the Premiership title.

2024-05-19T11:00:37Z

Ericsson: Indy 500 qualifying laps like “driving with a gun to my throat”

Marcus Ericsson has described Indianapolis 500 qualifying as like “driving with a gun to my throat” as he faces the last-chance qualifying group to make the field.

2024-05-19T10:07:24Z

Chelsea vs. AFC Bournemouth, Premier League: Preview, team news, how to watch

Europe beckons

2024-05-18T21:16:18Z

Soccer-Manchester City celebrate unprecedented fourth successive league title

By Andrew Cawthorne MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season as the fans turned the pitch into a sea of blue. Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in

2024-05-19T17:31:29Z

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

2024-05-19T10:52:31Z

F2 Imola: Hadjar holds off Bortoleto for victory after costly Bearman pit drama

Isack Hadjar scored his second F2 feature race victory in a row after absorbing intense pressure from Gabriel Bortoleto in the closing stages at Imola.

2024-05-19T09:22:17Z

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong triathlon hopeful Jason Ng down to wire in race for last Games spot with Kazakhstan’s Ayan Beisenbayev

Beisenbayev kept out of the top three in Asia Cup event in China, ensuring Ng stays ahead Kazakh needs a podium place in final event in his home country next weekend to deny Ng a place in Paris Hong Kong's Olympic triathlon hopeful Jason Ng Tai-long remained ahead of his rival in the race for Paris, but only just, after failing to finish the Asia C...

2024-05-19T01:18:08Z

Verstappen wishes F1 had '24 Imolas', but the series has other plans

Formula 1 drivers led by world champion Max Verstappen have signed a love letter to Imola's old-school challenges, amid an uncertain future for the classic Italian venue.

2024-05-19T11:37:40Z

Jurgen Klopp says fond farewell to Liverpool with win over Wolves - 5 talking points

LIVERPOOL 2-0 WOLVES: Jurgen Klopp bowed out after 491 games in charge of the Reds with a comfortable win over a 10-man Wolves at Anfield thanks to a brace of first half strikes

2024-05-19T17:02:56Z

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

2024-05-19T08:22:10Z

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

2024-05-19T16:08:32Z

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

2024-05-19T07:52:02Z

Soccer-Chelsea earn 2-1 win over Bournemouth to clinch European place

LONDON (Reuters) - A magnificent lobbed goal from the halfway line by Moises Caicedo and a twisting effort from Raheem Sterling earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over Bournemouth in their last Premier League game on Sunday and a place in European competition next season. Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto rushed out of his area in the 17th minute to stop a fast advancing Sterling but his clearance dropped to

2024-05-19T17:31:30Z

Tyson Fury blames war in Ukraine for Oleksandr Usyk defeat, demands immediate rematch after claiming ‘I won that fight’

Usyk wins split-decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years Fury dominates middle rounds, but is saved by bell after being knocked down in ninth Heavyweight Tyson Fury said sympathy for Ukraine was behind the judges' awarding a split-decision victory to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title fight on Sunday, with the Bri...

2024-05-19T01:18:08Z

Bristol City 0-4 Everton Women: Match Report and Reaction

Boss salutes fans and players as Blues sign off with emphatic win.

2024-05-19T06:02:53Z

Soccer-Arsenal beat Everton but title wait goes on

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Everton proved in vain as their hopes of a first Premier League title for 20 years were crushed on the final day of the season on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side began the day needing a win and for Manchester City to fail to beat West Ham United -- a scenario that few inside The Emirates Stadium believed would happen. All hope looked

2024-05-19T17:11:27Z

Hugh Bowman bags brilliant treble at Sha Tin in best return since March 3

The Winnabe, Sky Trust and Patch Of Theta help star Australian jockey strike top form By his own admission, Hugh Bowman had been consistently visiting the winner's enclosure without striking vintage form. With injury and multiple suspensions slowing down his hot start to the season, the star Australian jockey was steadily adding to his winning haul...

2024-05-19T13:50:21Z

Rahal: “Anomaly” team-mate Sato has a “hell of an engine”

Graham Rahal says his returning team-mate Takuma Sato’s qualifying pace at the Indianapolis 500 is an “anomaly” due to him having “a hell of an engine”.

2024-05-19T11:07:36Z

Champions & Chater Cup reduced to eight runners as Rebel’s Romance lands in Hong Kong

Frankie Lor confirms Unbelievable's season is over after the regally bred four-year-old suffers a minor tendon injury The Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m) is down to eight runners after Frankie Lor Fu-chuen confirmed Unbelievable will not take his place after suffering a minor tendon injury. While Lor maintained he holds no concerns for th...

2024-05-19T13:50:17Z

Golf-Schauffele, Morikawa set for final-round showdown at Valhalla

(Reuters) - Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa share the PGA Championship lead entering the final round on Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky where a wild finish awaits with seven players within four strokes of the leaders. Schauffele and Morikawa, who will go out in the final pairing at 2:35 p.m. ET (1835 GMT), are both 15 under on the week and one shot clear of Sahith

2024-05-19T15:06:23Z

Soccer-Man United sign off disappointing league season with 2-0 win over Brighton

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) - Goals from Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund gave Manchester United a scarcely-deserved 2-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion as they ended an underwhelming Premier League campaign on Sunday ahead of next week's FA Cup final against Manchester City. The victory sees United end the season in eighth place -- their lowest position in the Premier League era -- on 60 points and

2024-05-19T17:31:30Z

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong sports boss hopes athletes can break medal hoodoo with more success in France

City's athletes have only won medals at every other Olympics since a first success in Atlanta 25 years ago But with a record 6 medals in Tokyo last time out, Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi hopes the squad can add more to the tally in France The head of the Hong Kong Sports Institute said the city should be proud of the number of athletes heading to...

2024-05-19T13:50:22Z

Arsenal vs Everton: Match Preview | Toffees end the campaign at title-chasing Gunners

All the focus will be on the home side as they seek the title

2024-05-18T19:31:04Z

2024 F1 Imola GP results: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Imola Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship by just 0.7s.

2024-05-19T14:38:11Z

Soccer-Spurs beat Blades 3-0 to finish fifth and qualify for Europa League

SHEFFIELD, England (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur beat Sheffield United 3-0 away at Bramall Lane in their final Premier League game of the season on Sunday to cement fifth place and qualify for the Europa League. The result helped Spurs finish with 66 points, two points below fourth-placed Aston Villa and three points above fellow London side Chelsea. Dejan Kulusevski netted twice with a goal in

2024-05-19T17:31:30Z

Preview: Atlético battle Osasuna in the season’s final home game

For one last time at the Metropolitano this season.

2024-05-18T17:15:50Z

Will Putin respect the Olympic truce at the Paris Games?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted that he will not respect the Olympic truce and will continue to fight in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics this summer. "These Olympic principles, including the Olympic truce, are very correct (...) But few countries in history have respected them, with the exception of ancient Greece," Mr. Putin told Russian journalists at the end of a two-day visit to China. Vladimir Putin further suggested that...

2024-05-19T13:10:25Z

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

2024-05-19T15:53:24Z

Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

Alex Albon believes his loose wheel in Formula 1’s 2024 Imola event “was quite safe”, with the stewards not penalising his driving back to the pits following a post-race investigation.

2024-05-19T16:38:32Z

Why McLaren won't gamble with F1 Imola GP strategy in Verstappen fight

McLaren insists it has no desire to “roll the dice” with strategy in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in its bid to try to topple Max Verstappen.

2024-05-19T10:07:26Z

Golf-Schauffele and Morikawa share PGA Championship lead

(Reuters) -Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa shared the PGA Championship lead after the third round on Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky while Shane Lowry made an epic charge up a jam-packed leaderboard and Scottie Scheffler lost ground. Schauffele, who held the solo lead after the first two rounds, birdied the final two holes at Valhalla Golf Club en route to a three-under-par 68 that left

2024-05-19T01:28:54Z

F3 Imola: Meguetounif charges to maiden win, Fornaroli takes outright points lead

Sami Meguetounif scored the first victory of his Formula 3 career with a composed drive in the Imola feature race, as Leonardo Fornaroli took the outright championship lead.

2024-05-19T07:52:01Z

Indy 500 qualifying results: How Pole Day works and who will get bumped?

It’s Pole Day for the Indianapolis 500, and while some spots are already locked in, the top four rows and the final one will be set on Sunday.

2024-05-19T12:22:50Z

Golf-Schauffele in front at PGA Championship, Scheffler slips back

(Reuters) -Xander Schauffele was clinging to a one-shot lead midway through his third round at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday while Scottie Scheffler lost ground while playing a day after being released from jail. Overnight leader Schauffele enjoyed a bogey-free start and reached the turn in one-under-par 34 to sit at 13 under on the week and one shot clear of 2019

2024-05-18T21:18:12Z

Soccer-Manchester City win unprecedented fourth successive league title

By Andrew Cawthorne MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season. Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in the sunshine at the Etihad Stadium, before a

2024-05-19T17:11:27Z

‘I’m Still The Same’ – How Muay Thai Megastar Tawanchai Stays Humble Despite Surge In Popularity

The 25-year-old will next defend the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title against Jo Nattawut at ONE 167.

2024-05-18T19:24:41Z

F1 Imola GP: Verstappen wins after late pressure from Norris

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated most of Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix but had to survive a late Lando Norris onslaught to win – the McLaren driver left feeling “I would've had him” with just a few more laps.

2024-05-19T14:38:11Z

New Hong Kong Premier League champions Lee Man eye football dynasty, owner ready for spending war with Kitchee

Lee Man thump Sham Shui Po 6-1 to gain revenge for FA Cup humbling, and clinch first league title in club's history Striker Henri Anier scores twice to move top of city scoring charts in debut season Head coach Tsang Chiu-tat targeted a dominant era for Lee Man, after Sunday's 6-1 hammering of Sham Shui Po clinched a first league title for the upst...

2024-05-19T13:50:21Z

Soccer-Newcastle beat Brentford 4-2 to keep European hopes alive

LONDON (Reuters) - Bruno Guimaraes scored one and assisted two as Newcastle United won 4-2 at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday to potentially return to European football next season, but only if Manchester City win next weekend's FA Cup Final. The win secured the Magpies a seventh-placed finish, enough to qualify for the Europa Conference League -- unless Manchester United lift the FA

2024-05-19T17:11:27Z