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11 footballers arrested in Hong Kong match-fixing probe

HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities have arrested 11 footballers from the same team over allegations of match-fixing in a domestic league, the city’s anti-graft body said Tuesday. After a yearlong investigation, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Monday detained 23 people in total, including a coach, over the alleged fixing of results in the First Division, Hong Kong football’s second tier. The alleged offenses include bribery manipulating match results and illegal gambling, ICAC principal investigator Kate Cheuk said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Marco Fu sets out targets after being handed new two-year tour card – 'Love of the game still there'

Marco Fu is focused on qualifying for the World Championship and returning to the top 64 in the rankings after being handed a new two-year invitational tour card. The Hong Kong icon, who reached two world semi-finals in 2006 and 2016, has battled eye problems after undergoing laser eye surgery in recent years. Ad He last appeared at the Crucible in 2018 before the global pandemic forced him to abandon his professional career for almost two years.

Ronnie O'Sullivan sets out plans for new snooker season – 'It's about reinventing yourself'

Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he will continue to evolve in the new snooker campaign as he bids to stay at the top of the sport. The world No. 1 claimed two major trophies in the 2022/23 season with victories at the elite Hong Kong Masters and the Champion of Champions, but will aim to secure his 40th ranking title when the green baize action resumes.

Reanne Evans regains professional snooker tour card despite British Open final defeat to Bai Yulu

Reanne Evans will take her place on the main professional World Snooker Tour next season despite losing 4-3 to Bai Yulu of China in the Women's British Open final. The 12-time world champion secured a new two-year card after nearest rival Ng On Yee of Hong Kong was edged out 3-2 by teenager Bai at the quarter-final stage. Ad Evan regains the world No.

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11 footballers arrested in Hong Kong match-fixing probe

Marco Fu sets out targets after being handed new two-year tour card – 'Love of the game still there'

Ronnie O'Sullivan sets out plans for new snooker season – 'It's about reinventing yourself'

Reanne Evans regains professional snooker tour card despite British Open final defeat to Bai Yulu

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