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Former ice skating official wins $190,000 in damages in defamation case

The district court found that Pok Vic Sent, president of Sisa affiliate Snow Leopard Speed Skating Club, had defamed Tan in a series of publications made between November 2018 and September 2021.
The district court found that Pok Vic Sent, president of Sisa affiliate Snow Leopard Speed Skating Club, had defamed Tan in a series of publications made between November 2018 and September 2021.

Australian golfer Hannah Green clinches second HSBC Women’s World Championship title

Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.
Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.

Lion City Sailors held to dramatic 3-3 draw by Albirex Niigata

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Lion City Sailors goalkeeper Ivan Susak (in green) celebrating after helping to score a goal during the Singapore Premier League match between Lion City Sailors (in blue) and Albirex Niigata (in orange) during second half at Jurong East Stadium on Feb 28, 2026. It ended in a draw.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Lion City Sailors goalkeeper Ivan Susak (in green) celebrating after helping to score a goal during the Singapore Premier League match between Lion City Sailors (in blue) and Albirex Niigata (in orange) during second half at Jurong East Stadium on Feb 28, 2026. It ended in a draw.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Rookies stepping up to the golf tee on LPGA Tour

Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad was one of seven rookie winners on the LPGA in 2025.
Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad was one of seven rookie winners on the LPGA in 2025.

Aussie battle for Hannah Green, Minjee Lee at HSBC Women’s World C'ship

Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28
Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28

Inspirational 2019 win, local tour’s evolution behind rise of female Japanese golfers

Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.
Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.

Auston Kim maintains sole lead after Day 2 of HSBC Women’s World Championship

American world No. 39 Auston Kim remains the sole leader at the HSBC Women's World Championship after two rounds.
American world No. 39 Auston Kim remains the sole leader at the HSBC Women's World Championship after two rounds.

Mental game helps Auston Kim take 1st-round lead at HSBC Women’s World Championship

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 26: Auston Kim of the United States plays her second shot on the third hole during Day One of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 26, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 26: Auston Kim of the United States plays her second shot on the third hole during Day One of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 26, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Singapore to host first PPA Tour Asia pickleball event in July 2026

Singaporean pickleball player Ryan Ng at the official training ground for UPA Asia Trailblazers in May 2025 at Arizona Athletic Grounds.
Singaporean pickleball player Ryan Ng at the official training ground for UPA Asia Trailblazers in May 2025 at Arizona Athletic Grounds.

Chinese golfer Yin Ruoning aims to add another Major to her resume in 2026

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 25: Ruoning Yin of China tees off on the 10th hole during the Pro-Am prior to the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 25, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 25: Ruoning Yin of China tees off on the 10th hole during the Pro-Am prior to the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 25, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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