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Deepanraj Ganesan

Deepanraj’s first stint with The Straits Times was in 2015 when Singapore hosted the SEA Games. For almost a decade, he has reported on local, regional and international sports. A communications graduate from the Nanyang Technological University, Deepanraj’s keen interest in local football can be seen in his coverage of the grassroots scene, Singapore Premier League and national team.

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Jared Gallagher banks on Thai League route to elusive Lions cap

Jared Gallagher posing with Nakhon Ratchasima coach 
Surapong Kongthep.
Jared Gallagher posing with Nakhon Ratchasima coach 
Surapong Kongthep.

Can Manchester United escape the vicious rinse-and-repeat manager cycle?

Ruben Amorim may be the fall guy now, but if United don’t address their structural issues, they risk spiralling further away from the top where they would like to believe they still belong.
Ruben Amorim may be the fall guy now, but if United don’t address their structural issues, they risk spiralling further away from the top where they would like to believe they still belong.

Coaches have point to prove in Lion City Sailors v BG Tampines Rovers Singapore Cup showdown

Lion City Sailors coach Aleksandar Rankovic (left) and BG Tampines Rovers coach Noh Rahman.
Lion City Sailors coach Aleksandar Rankovic (left) and BG Tampines Rovers coach Noh Rahman.

Actor, wushu exponent Vincent Ng wants to develop MMA champions for S’pore

Vincent Ng, former actor and wushu champion is also the President of Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS), photographed on Jan 6, 2026.
Vincent Ng, former actor and wushu champion is also the President of Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS), photographed on Jan 6, 2026.

‘I want to be a champion’: Yuki Kobayashi joins BG Tampines Rovers’ four-competition push

dgsoc04 - BG Tampines Rovers’ new signing Yuki Kobayashi will add depth and quality to the Stags’ ranks. 
Credit: BG Tampines Rovers
dgsoc04 - BG Tampines Rovers’ new signing Yuki Kobayashi will add depth and quality to the Stags’ ranks. 
Credit: BG Tampines Rovers

Badminton singles coach backs Jason Teh, Loh Kean Yew for success in 2026

National singles coach Kim Ji-hyun has given national shuttlers Loh Kean Yew (left) and Jason Teh the target of winning more titles this year.
National singles coach Kim Ji-hyun has given national shuttlers Loh Kean Yew (left) and Jason Teh the target of winning more titles this year.

National wushu athlete Kimberly Ong bids ‘bittersweet’ farewell to sport at 23

Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong in action at the Asian Games 2023.
Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong in action at the Asian Games 2023.

From World Cup minnows to S’pore’s first Winter Olympics alpine skier: Sporting markers to watch in 2026

(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.
(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.

BG Tampines Rovers looking to continue continental march in 2026

BG Tampines Rovers' Kohya Kazama sending in a free kick during their ACL2 win over Kaya-Iloilo on Nov 27.
BG Tampines Rovers' Kohya Kazama sending in a free kick during their ACL2 win over Kaya-Iloilo on Nov 27.

From Hariss Harun’s Lions armband to Amanda Lim’s van: Items that define S’pore athletes’ 2025 season

(Clockwise from top left) National shooter Jasmine Ser at her mini greenhouse, a captain’s armband, an Ivy League champion sign and a photo montage.
(Clockwise from top left) National shooter Jasmine Ser at her mini greenhouse, a captain’s armband, an Ivy League champion sign and a photo montage.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.