Topic: Sport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-02 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home favourite Coleman Wong will learn Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first-round opponent when draw is made on Saturday
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[2026-01-02 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Enzo Maresca n'est plus entraîneur du FC Chelsea . Le club londonien, vainqueur de la Coupe du monde des Clubs en 2025, a dans son communiqué parlé d'un divorce mutuel.
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[2026-01-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World Badminton Federation considering cultural shift to sport, cutting points needed to win a game and putting focus on attack
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[2026-01-02 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 13-time champion trainer is hoping to continue his momentum after another brace at Sha Tin on Thursday
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[2026-01-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’
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[2026-01-02 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Briton and Australian will ride in Hong Kong through to the final meeting on July 12 after Jockey Club announcement
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[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is still battling “racial stereotypes” as he announced his retirement from international cricket.
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[2026-01-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Check out Moomin, neon exhibitions and the Hong Kong Tennis Open, watch Back to the Past with Louis Koo and eat snake hotpot this weekend
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[2026-01-02 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Usman Khawaja is the first Muslim to play cricket for Australia, and says some of the criticism when he was injured crossed the line
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[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Under-19 team, led by Vimath Dinsara, left yesterday for Namibia to compete in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held from January 15 to February 6 in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
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[2026-01-02 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lidula Nuwanga produced a brilliant all-round performance to steer Vidyaloka College, Galle, to a 93-run victory over Piliyandala Central College in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day cricket fixture, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva struck an unbeaten 94 in a Sri Lanka inter-squad T20 practice match played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
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[2026-01-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed yesterday that profits from the forthcoming Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka will be donated to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nalanda College Colombo produced a powerful and disciplined performance to win the 37th Intermediate Lifesaving Championship, organized by Sri Lanka Lifesaving, which was held at Sri Jayewardenepura University and Mount Lavinia Beach over the last weekend.
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The battle for early supremacy in the Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-Club A Division League Rugby Tournament will intensify today when CR and FC clash with Havelock Sports Club under floodlights at Longden Place on Friday, January 2, kick-off at 6.00 pm. With free entrance for spectators, a large crowd is expected for what promises to be a high-quality and fiercely contested encounter.
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Eighteen promising players from Dharmapala Primary School, Depanama which introduced table tennis in February 2025, are expected to participate the Western Province Ranking Table Tennis Championship which will be held on January 3 and 4 at the Indoor Stadium Bandaragama.
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three quarter finals of the Under 13 division One inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket will be held on Friday (2), Saturday (3) and Sunday (4).
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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A major crisis has hit Sri Lanka’s sports administration after the official term of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka ended on December 27, forcing Pavithra Fernando, President of Sri Lanka Rugby, and Sarath Hewavitharana, President of the Sri Lanka Wrestling Federation, to resign from the Olympic Executive Committee.
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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, recorded a convincing 69-run victory over Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha, in their first-round fixture of the Under-19 Girls’ Division One Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket, at Beddagana.
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[2026-01-02 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carlos Tevez claim over actions of governing body’s treasurer prompted investigation that uncovered 54 cars, helicopter at luxury property
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[2026-01-02 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka not happy to ‘leave it the way it is’ after losing first match to Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-3
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[2026-01-02 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Le favori de la compétitiona mis du temps à rentrer dans son tournoi. Après un premier match maîtrisé face aux Comores (2-0) mais pas vraiment emballant, les Lions de l’Atlas ont buté face à une équipe du Mali très solide (1-1).
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[2026-01-02 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Enzo Maresca has left the club after team won just one of their past seven Premier League matches
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[2026-01-01 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Backed from $16 to $3.35, Ricky Yiu’s galloper salutes for savvy punters with an effortless win
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[2026-01-01 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 13-time champion trainer has now won with six of his last 31 runners as he climbs the table
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[2026-01-01 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mauritian jockey’s outstanding display helps David Hayes’ consistent galloper strike in New Year’s Day feature
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[2026-01-01 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar
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[2026-01-01 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It is not yet clear what started the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort, a popular international ski and golf destination
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[2026-01-01 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-01 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket today (01) announced the national squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
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[2026-01-01 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jockey Club boss Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges says number of spectators from outside city shows sport is on ‘the right track’
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[2026-01-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 2026 Games in Milano-Cortina only weeks away, but Chu is already looking ahead as his academy raises standards and changes lives
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[2026-01-01 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anthony Joshua is ‘clinically fit’ to be allowed to go home following death of two close friends in Nigeria
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[2026-01-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Youthful squad finished fourth at last weekend’s Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes, the city’s best performance against elite teams
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[2026-01-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A perennial test of courage, the city’s New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships race celebrates its 50th year in 2026
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[2026-01-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked squash star Ravindu Laksiri once again proved his class by winning his 13th consecutive Men’s Open title, while national women’s number one Chanithma Sinaly secured her second straight Women’s Open crown at the 45th Sri Lanka Senior National Squash Championship 2025 – PSA Satellite Event, organised by Sri Lanka Squash and concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex on Tuesday night.
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[2026-01-01 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LG Electronics and Abans have partnered with Sri Lanka Cricket opener Pathum Nissanka, appointing him as their official Brand Ambassador at a ceremonial event held in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-01 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa, defeated Thurstan College, Colombo, by 8 wickets in the Under-19 Two-Day inter-schools cricket fixture, yesterday.
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[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bandaranayake Central College Veyangoda advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Anthony’s College Katugastota advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division 1 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Rugby said in a press release issued yesterday that it will bring in foreign referees for the Super Round, while also approving major reforms to improve match officiating, in a move aimed at ensuring neutrality, match integrity and player safety during the decisive stage of the domestic season.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s rising table tennis star Taavi Samaraweera has claimed the top spot in the Under-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings, making history as the highest-ranked Sri Lankan player across all age groups.
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[2026-01-01 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thursday's top tips from the Post's racing team
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[2025-12-31 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge brings together more than 100 bank staff, families, and friends to play a series of basketball games with children aged 10 to 14
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[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World No 1s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin withdraw from WTT Doha Champions. Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem added to women’s tournament in Qatar
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[2025-12-31 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has risen to the top spot in the Under-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings, marking a historic achievement for the country.
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[2025-12-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Owen Goulding runs through his tips ahead of a bumper Group Three card on New Year’s Day
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[2025-12-31 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Outgoing La Salle captain Mike Phillips closes a pivotal basketball career chapter after five prolific seasons in the UAAP, cementing a one-of-a-kind legacy centered on hustle, love and faith
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[2025-12-31 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison had initially finished second, but French entry BNC was penalised for ‘inappropriate use of spinnaker’
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[2025-12-31 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ONE Championship: Thai star Stamp to make up for lost time against MorimotoAfter more than two years away with injury, the first three-sport world champion returns to the spotlight with a kickboxing bout at ONE 173.
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