Topic: Sport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-03 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alpine skier Adrian Yung, who becomes city’s youngest two-time Winter Olympian, joined by Eloise King, Darren Kwok and Joey Lam
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[2026-02-02 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising galloper’s victory in race record time on Sunday could be the launching pad to superstardom
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[2026-02-02 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mercurial Englishman will compete in the World Grand Prix event at Kai Tak Arena for the first time this week
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[2026-02-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former Houston Rockets star tells mainland TV show he thinks the safety net provided to Chinese players at home has negative impact
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[2026-02-02 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran trainer hopes his progressive galloper can take advantage of light weight and deliver owners a HK$1 million bonus
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[2026-02-02 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With each captivating swish of his racquet, Carlos Alcaraz seemingly edges closer to more history.
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[2026-02-02 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Under her assured and disciplined leadership, Visakha Vidyalaya stamped its authority on the national rowing stage with a commanding performance at the 2026 Indoor National Rowing Championship, clinching the Overall Championship in the Junior Girls category and jointly securing the Senior Women’s Overall Championship alongside the highly experienced Sri Lanka Army contingent.
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[2026-02-02 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty
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[2026-02-02 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International today (February 1), taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series.
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[2026-02-02 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event
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[2026-02-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ceci Lee will lead city’s challenge at Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia. Head coach Herve Dagorne’s contract close to ending
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[2026-02-02 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Matildas star Mary Fowler returns to football after a nine-and-a-half-month injury lay-off, as Manchester City thumps Chelsea in the Women's Super League.
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[2026-02-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pavan Ratnayake once again came to the fore scoring superb knock of 40 in just 22 balls as Sri Lanka invited to bat first made 189 for 5 wickets in their 20 overs against England in their second T -20 played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-02-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National cricket selectors made last-minute changes to the Sri Lanka World Cup squad before the deadline (January 31), leaving out all rounder Dhananjaya de Silva and brought back all rounder Kamindu Mendis who was omitted from the England T-20 series earlier. The 15 member squad led by Dasun Shanaka was officially submitted to the ICC.
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[2026-02-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending champions Kandy Sports Club and CH and FC shared points once again after their Maliban Trophy Sri Lanka Rugby Inter-club ‘A’ Division League Super Round match ended in a thrilling 34-all draw at the Racecourse Grounds yesterday.
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[2026-02-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan women’s cricket umpire, Nimali Perera has become the first Sri Lankan women’s official to oversee a men’s international match when she was appointed TV umpire for the first T-20 men’s match between Sri Lanka and England at Pallekele Stadium yesterday. She also named as TV umpire for the second T -20 game with Ravindra Kottahachchi and Chamara de Soyza both being latest addition to the international matches by ICC.
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[2026-02-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Baduraliya SC took major honours against Chilaw Marians CC in their drawn Major Club 3 day Plate cricket fixture played at Welagedada Stadium Kurunegala yesterday.
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[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Despite the lost of first T -20 against England one positive note in Sri Lanka bowling was seamer Matheesha Pathirana who finished his four over spell with 1 for 18 at an economy rate of 4.5 . He normally bowls in death overs but he had to bowl with new ball at Pallekele in the first match as Sri Lanka wanted to restrict opponents to below 133 in their rain hit game which was reduced to 17 overs per side
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[2026-02-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda celebrate with the Girls’ overall title after emerging champions at the Novices Aquatic Championship 2026 in Colombo.
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[2026-02-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met the Foreign Ministers of Arab nations in New Delhi for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday, reiterated India’s “continued support” for the Palestinians and US President Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan. PM Modi also conveyed his appreciation for the Arab League’s role in support efforts towards regional peace and stability, a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
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[2026-02-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a FIFA Arena Mini Pitch in Negombo, marking a major step in bringing free, modern football facilities to children at grassroots level as part of an internatonal FIFA development programme.
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[2026-02-02 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Manula Anupriya of Urubokka Central College gave a fine all-round performanceagainst Vijitha Central College Dickwella in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-02 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) elected a new set of office bearers when its Annual General Meeting was held at Havelock Sports Club on Thursday.
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hyundai-Abans Auto is bringing the excitement of world-class football closer to home with a promotion that gives Sri Lankans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the FIFA World Cup live in the United States.
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[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Meadowlea fat spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar Pvt Limited partnered with Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda as the main sponsor for the 2025/2026 school cricket season – an initiative that showcases the company’s continuous commitment towards fostering young athlete talent as they pursue excellence on and off the field.
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[2026-02-02 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan will boycott their Group A game against India at the 2026 T20 World Cup. A post issued by the Government of Pakistan’s official X account said the government had granted permission to the Pakistan team to travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament, but that “the Pakistan cricket team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15 February 2026 against India”.
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[2026-02-02 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kto chce dożyć starości, powinien pięć razy w tygodniu uprawiać sport, codziennie jeść warzywa we wszystkich kolorach tęczy i mieć wielu przyjaciół. Tak twierdzi dotychczasowa powszechna opinia. Jednak badanie opublikowane w czasopiśmie naukowym „Science” poddaje w wątpliwość ten przepis. Według niego nasza długość życia może w mniejszym stopniu zależeć od czynników zewnętrznych, a w większym od naszych genów, i to w ponad 50 procentach!
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[2026-02-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Three-day event wraps up with Roger-Yves Bost winning Longines Grand Prix and officials promising bigger and better things to come
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[2026-02-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore
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[2026-02-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carlos Alcaraz wins in four sets in Melbourne to add year’s first major to his stellar collection. Novak Djokovic still chasing record 25th title
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[2026-02-01 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Francis Lui’s consistent performer claimed his first win in 13 months, while Dylan Browne McMonagle was one of two riders to score a double
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[2026-02-01 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 13-time champion trainer saluted with Super Express, Crossborderdude and Master Lucky on Sunday
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[2026-02-01 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-01 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jimmy Ting and Vincent Ho celebrate their second wins in the coveted feature after emerging galloper’s stunning success
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[2026-02-01 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Restart programme helps thoroughbreds transition to dressage and other roles in equestrianism
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[2026-02-01 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A 10th place at the Asian Championship after a dream run at National Games has changed the way people view the sport, Freddie Tse says
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[2026-02-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
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[2026-02-01 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trainer’s two runners have drawn low barriers for the first leg of the Classic Series at Sha Tin
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[2026-02-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pacific Islanders will face old nemesis New Zealand in one semi-final while Olympic champions France will meet South Africa in the other
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[2026-02-01 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sunday's top tips from the Post's racing team
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[2026-01-31 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zascha Nygaard poised to defend grand prix crown on Sunday, Kevin Staut of France dashes to Longines Stakes success
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[2026-01-31 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Big-serving Kazakh fifth seed holds her nerve to get payback for defeat to the Belarusian in the 2023 final in Melbourne
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[2026-01-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers
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[2026-01-31 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trainer is confident Brazilian import can deliver Zac Purton a breakthrough success in the first leg of the four-year-old series
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[2026-01-31 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese superstar skier was born and raised in the US, where her father is from, but changed allegiance to her mother’s homeland in 2019
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[2026-01-31 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: كشفت دراسة جديدة من معهد "أدفنت هيلث" أن الالتزام بتمارين "الأيروبيك" يقلص العمر البيولوجي للدماغ، مما يمنح أملاً جديداً في الوقاية من أمراض الشيخوخة الإدراكية. وأفادت دراسة منشورة في مجلة علوم الرياضة والصحة (Journal of Sport and Health Science)، بأن الحفاظ على روتين مستمر من التمارين الهوائية يساعد الدماغ على البقاء شاباً من الناحية البيولوجية.
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[2026-01-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pair rally from 4-1 down in first set to beat Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic, as first-time duo win men’s title
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[2026-01-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following the mass resignations of governing body’s executives, critics and pundits believe addressing issues from bottom up is the way forward
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[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Taiwan’s Joanna Garland beat Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios in One Point Slam event, only to lose AU$1 million to amateur Jordan Smith
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[2026-01-31 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abhayakoon with officials received the ICC T-20 Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy in front of the Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday (30).
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