Topic: Sport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Multiple major champion Dakota Jones set for city debut, will be OK ‘whether I win or screw up’ but wants success for platform to speak up
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[2026-01-23 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The champion trainer will saddle Raging Blizzard, Helios Express and Red Lion to take on Hong Kong’s finest in Group One action
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[2026-01-23 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gianni Infantino also addressed concerns around the staging of this summer’s finals in the United States at the World Economic Forum
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[2026-01-23 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines' first-ever Olympic champion, takes on a new role as she handles Physical Education classes in weightlifting at the UP College of Human Kinetics
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[2026-01-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Spanish champions Barcelona second as Merseyside club are No 1 in Premier League for first time, Man Utd fall to lowest position
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kusal Mendis struck a fine unbeaten 93, while Sri Lanka’s spinners combined to restrict England, helping the hosts secure a 19-run win in the first ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday. Dunith Wellalage was named Man of the Match for his all-round impact.
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[2026-01-23 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royalist Ramiru Perera delivered an all-round performance with a century against Thurstan College, Colombo, in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter Schools Cricket Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket, yesterday.
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[2026-01-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Biyanka Acquistapace and Tuvini de Alwis produced a calm, controlled and clinical display to reach the women’s doubles final at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Havelock Sports Club, which went down fighting 26–36 against defending champions Kandy Sports Club at Nittawela last Sunday, will look to bounce back when they meet Police Sports Club in a crucial Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament match at Police Park today (Friday, January 23), at 4 p.m.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Eastern Warriors Sports Club, Oluvil beat Super Orchid Cricket Team, Sinna Palamunai in the final and bagged the ‘Super Orchid 2K Globus Clash Champion Trophy -2026’ in the seven-a-side five overs cricket tournament which was conducted by the ‘2000 born’ members of the Sinna Palamunai Super Orchid Sports Club at the Al-Hikma Vidyalaya Playgrounds, Sinna Palamunai recently.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ZM Cricket Club held its awards ceremony at the Radisson Hotel, Colombo recently. under the patronage of the President of the Club Zaliq Mohamed.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the financial services arm of the David Pieris Group, achieved a significant sustainability milestone by obtaining independent verification of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018.
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[2026-01-23 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka drew first blood in the three-match ODI series against England, securing a thrilling 19-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today (22). Defending a target of 272, the hosts bowled with discipline to bowl England out for 252 in 49.2 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
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[2026-01-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Decision comes a day after the sport’s governing body rejected Bangladeshis’ plea to play their games in Sri Lanka instead over safety fears
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[2026-01-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pair have only individual glory to chase after following up mixed doubles title win in Qatar with first-round loss in Oman
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[2026-01-22 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bright, lively and fun, fantasy K-drama No Tail to Tell follows a self-centred nine-tailed fox demon who clashes with a star football player
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[2026-01-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Coaching mastermind, who has recently become a permanent resident, says the promising future is part of the reason he has decided to stay
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[2026-01-22 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Le Bayern a sans difficulté disposé des Belges de l'Union saint-gilloise grâce à son attaquant Harry Kane. Le buteur anglais a planté un doublé en trois minutes en deuxième période (51e, 53e).
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[2026-01-22 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese consulate-general in Jeddah quickly shut down online rumours that Chinese passport holders could attend the final for free
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[2026-01-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Eintracht Frankfurt hat seine Defensivprobleme auch in der Champions League nicht in den Griff bekommen und erneut drei Gegentore kassiert. Bei Qarabag Agdam in Aserbaidschan unterlagen die Frankfurter mit 2:3.
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[2026-01-22 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-22 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: David Hayes is confident his superstar sprinter remains in peak form ahead of his bid for a 17th straight victory
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[2026-01-22 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-22 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five
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[2026-01-22 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The world No 2 wants the LIV Golf duo to show their commitment to Europe’s Ryder Cup team ahead of the 2027 matches in Ireland
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[2026-01-22 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Derek Leung hopes the four-time Group One winner will run a strong 1,600m in his first crack at the trip on Sunday
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[2026-01-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Samuel Granada flourishing for North District on loan from illustrious Rio de Janeiro club Fluminense, eyeing big-time return
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, will look to build momentum ahead of the World Cup when they take on England in the first ODI of a three-match series today at the R.Premadasa Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM.
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[2026-01-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mayooran Kubherane of St Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo delivered composed and clinical performances to capture the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-16 singles titles respectively at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, concluded at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-22 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royalist Ramiru Perera recorded his second century of the season in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter Schools cricket tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Olympic athlete Tharushi Karunaratne, representing Texas A&M University, began the year with high expectations and delivered a strong performance by winning the silver medal in the 800m at the Corky Classic Sports Performance Center in the United States on Sunday. She clocked 2:08.62.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hashel Senarath of Gateway College Colombo confirmed his status as one of Sri Lanka’s brightest young swimming prospects after finishing on the podium in all five events at the National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship, winning one gold medal and four silver medals in the Under-14 age group—an achievement that clearly underlined his rare consistency at national level.
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[2026-01-22 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sihasvin Sejitha of Ilma College Matara and Anuhas Udaya Kumara of Richmond College turned in fine all round performances in their matches against Rahula College Matara ‘B’ and Siri Abhayatissa Maha Vidyalaya Wathugedara in their first round fixtures of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-22 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Best XI Sports Club, Kalmunai team won the Best XI Indoor Champion Trophy -2026 beating Real Metrixx Sports Club, Addalaichenai in the limited overs crcket final, conducted by the Kalmunai Best XI Sports Club played at the A2 Sports Park, Kalmunai recently.
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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘B’ Division National Volleyball Championship ‘s National level men’s and women’s competitions will be worked off on January 24 and 25 at the Pothupitiya Maha Vidyalaya grounds, Wadduwa under the patronage of Volleyball Federation president.
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[2026-01-22 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Sardinian jockey rode his second treble in the city, while veteran trainer brings up another milestone on the all-dirt card
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[2026-01-22 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Also competing in the ‘Grand Sam’, three daunting trail races over same number of days, is a 12-strong team from Mexico
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[2026-01-21 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Darren Kwok, who was a reserve four years in Beijing, and Joey Lam are in South Korea for their final preparations
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[2026-01-21 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The promising left hand batsman Sharujan Shanmuganathan of Tamil Union came to the highlight when he became the most successful batsman in the ongoing Major Clubs 3-day cricket tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Cricket. After the first round group matches Sharujan reached top among the batters having scored 559 runs with three centuries and also maintaining a healthy average of 69.87.
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[2026-01-21 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: À l'exception de la défaite sur la pelouse d'Arsenal (3-1), le Bayern Munich a remporté cinq de ses six précédents matchs en Ligue des champions.
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[2026-01-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Head coach Antonio Puche Vicente is full of praise for his team: ‘I think we played an excellent game today, both with and without the ball’
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[2026-01-21 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Jeder spielt so ein bisschen sein Spiel. Die Spieler, die reinkommen, verlieren jeden Ball. Und ich sage immer: Winner-Mentalität ist auch, mal das Spiel zu killen. Das haben wir gar nicht hinbekommen", ärgerte sich Nationalspieler Nico Schlottbeck nach dem enttäuschenden 2:2 von Borussia Dortmund in der Champions League gegen den norwegischen Meister von 2024, FK Bodö/Glimt.
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[2026-01-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Belarusian’s win over world No 702 Bai Zhuoxuan pits her next against Anastasia Potapova, who knocked out 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu
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[2026-01-21 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the 17-man squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against England. The matches are scheduled to take place on January 22, 24, and 27, 2026, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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[2026-01-21 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch have been confirmed to host matches against the Black Ferns and an invitational side
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[2026-01-21 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The David Hayes-trained superstar becomes Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper in history after reaching a figure of 128
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[2026-01-21 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says
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[2026-01-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Team complained of ‘clear and undeniable differences’ from the conditions enjoyed by the men’s national players when on international duty
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[2026-01-21 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the popularity of the event growing and competition from other cities, organisers should be open to innovative ideas for improvement
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[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Six stage of the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, after recording a convincing 106-run victory over Ireland in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. Sri Lankan team led by Viran Chamuditha recorded back to back wins over Japan and Ireland got good match exposure before playing their last group match against Australia, the defending champions on next Friday (23) at the same venue.
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