Andy Ng

Andy has been with The Straits Times since 2015 and has a passion for sports. He was a sub-editor at the sports desk, but now curates content as a copytaster, mainly in the areas of football, tennis, motor racing, basketball and golf.

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Estevao Willian – from Franca’s dusty streets to starlit path at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea winger Estevao Willian may be only 18, but he has already been compared to Lionel Messi.

Jeeno Thitikul – the accidental golfer who has concluded another stellar season

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is sprayed with champagne after her winning putt on the 18th green during the final round of the LPGA Tour Championship.

Nick Woltemade – Newcastle United’s unlikely cult hero

Nick Woltemade of Germany celebrates after scoring against Slovakia in a World Cup qualifier.

Alexandra Eala – shattering ceilings and chasing WTA dreams

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns against Cristina Bucsa of Spain at the US Open.

Beyond the screen – Faker’s enduring humanity is as real as it gets

Winners from South Korea's T1 team (from left): coach Kim Jeong-gyun, Doran or Choi Hyeon-joon, Oner or Mun Hyeon-jun, Faker or Lee Sang-hyeok, Gumayusi or Lee Min-hyeong and Keria or Ryu Min-seok pose with the trophy as they celebrate their victory against KT Rolsters.

Matthijs de Ligt – Manchester United’s defensive anchor and the Netherlands’ World Cup hope

Manchester United's Matthijs de Ligt celebrates scoring their second goal in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Jude Bellingham – England’s fiery catalyst for the 2026 World Cup

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham has been recalled to the England squad for the November World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

Ben Shelton – the electric American ready to ignite the ATP Finals

Ben Shelton of the United States will be making his ATP Finals debut this weekend in Turin.

The Big Question: Is legalised betting good for sport?

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier drives to shoot against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center last season.

Amanda Anisimova – from heartbreak to conquering tennis’ hard courts

Amanda Anisimova celebrates with the trophy after winning the China Open in Beijing on Oct 5, 2025.

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