Sports
Why Manchester United won’t find a saviour so easily
The era of the omnipotent football manager has faded into history, but not everyone has gotten the memo
Four sporting wishes for a very happy 2026
The biggest World Cup in history kicks off in June; the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly looks set to continue unless a fresh challenger emerges
US investors put millions in Mexican football before 2026 World Cup
The group agrees to buy a 49% stake in Ollamani Group, which owns Club America, one of Mexico’s biggest football teams
Five of the best sporting moments in a remarkable 2025
Singapore enjoyed plenty of success in football and at the Sea Games; McIlroy is now a career Grand Slam champion golfer after triumph at Masters
China is now an outdoors nation
With Beijing aiming to expand its sports economy to seven trillion yuan by 2030, the wellness boom could stretch into the new year
High demand for World Cup 2026 tickets despite fans slamming prices
Early demand is being driven by high-profile group-stage clashes
Fifa’s World Cup sycophancy is dirtying the Beautiful Game
Sidling up to climate deniers and making deals with heavy polluters is a surefire way for the institution to turn football ugly
Pilates is fast becoming big business in Singapore – and it’s not just Gen Z driving it
Demand is booming on the back of a stronger focus on health and wellness, but operators warn of competition and rising costs
Breakout star: teenage B-girl on mission to show China is cool
Guo Pu, part of a growing Chinese force in breakdancing, is keen to push the sport’s creativity
Joint venture appointed as new event promoter of Singapore Marathon
SG Marathon takes over from Ironman Group to organise the 2026 and 2027 races, with options to extend
