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The BMW Hong Kong Derby marks the third race in that country's Classic Series of 4-year-old races, and on Sunday, Rapper Dragon became the first horse in history to win all three Classics in Hong Kong's version of the Triple Crown. He had captured the ... ( read original story ...)

Rapper Dragon made history at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 19 March), teaming with Joao Moreira to win the 140th running of the HK$18 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m). The John Moore-trained gelding ensured his place in the record books as the first ... ( read original story ...)

To get back on track, Alab must solve a giant puzzle that is Hong Kong, which beat the Filipinos soundly in their past two meetings counting an 83-61 decision last week that saw Mac Cuan rip at his team's half-hearted effort. If there's any good news for ... ( read original story ...)

HERE WE GO. Robby Celiz and Alab Pilipinas weren't going to let themselves get swept in the elimination round by pacesetting Hong Kong. Ray Parks Jr. still wasn’t doing much scoring on Sunday at the USEP Gym in Davao. Fortunately for Alab Pilipinas ... ( read original story ...)

Cheerleaders from the 18 districts of the city took part in a cheering team competition today to show support for athletes that will compete in the upcoming 6 th Hong Kong Games. At Queen Elizabeth Stadium, cheerleaders in colourful costumes showcased the ... ( read original story ...)

Watch: Hong Kong's 'hero' policeman encourages ethnic minorities to join civil service The 20-year-old Hongkonger, whose family hails from Pakistan, was asked to use his native tongue by his commanding officer in a desperate bid to ensure a smooth rescue ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s toy collecting obsession is more than just a financial investment. It satisfies the collector’s own childhood desires, one cultural studies expert says. The city’s long-held affinity for collectibles – from dolls and toy guns to virtual ... ( read original story ...)

Two Pakistani residents of Hong Kong who were planning to study in the US before the travel ban reaffirmed their concerns over the country’s current situation, after the US consul general in the city wrote in a letter published by the Post that they ... ( read original story ...)

Britain’s top diplomat in Hong Kong has called on the city’s next leader to “reach out in substance” to the public amid worsening polarisation. He made the comments just 10 days before the election of a new chief executive in the former British colony. ( read original story ...)

Premier Li Keqiang pledged to enhance support for Hong Kong by establishing a bond market connect scheme between the city and the mainland this year, as he stressed the importance of implementing the “one country, two systems” principle in its entirety. ( read original story ...)

Three young Hong Kong protesters were jailed for three years Friday on "riot" charges for their part in anti-China protests last year as tensions rise ahead of a vote for the city's next leader. The sentencing came just over a week before a vote for Hong ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: An Andy Warhol portrait of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong will be auctioned in Hong Kong in a landmark sale that could fetch US$15 million - but mainland buyers may be wary of putting in a bid. The classic 1973 screen print by the legendary US ... ( read original story ...)

A 15-year-old boy was slashed in the neck and right arm with a knife, then tied to a chair for about six hours in what police have reclassified as an attempted murder, The incident came to light at about 1.15am on Wednesday when the victim’s mother ... ( read original story ...)

The South China Morning Post scooped 10 prizes in the Newspaper Society’s 2016 Hong Kong News Awards. The Post swept the Best English News Writing category, bagging all three prizes. Chief reporter Niall Fraser won top prize for his article, “Licensed ... ( read original story ...)