ST Full-time Report: Match-fixing scandal puts S’pore basketball in spotlight | S’pore badminton legend Li Li reflects on her past, eyes daughter’s future

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Following the recent match-fixing scandal, the local basketball fraternity is calling for action to address the issues plaguing the sport, such as betting and fights. 

Meanwhile, the men’s tennis players are pumped up to end Singapore’s 30-year SEA Games medal drought at the upcoming event in Thailand, following their creditable performances recently. 

Finally, Singapore’s Commonwealth Games and SEA Games badminton gold medallist Li Li took a walk down memory lane at the opening of the KFF Badminton Arena on Guillemard Road. She spoke about her love for local dishes, such as chilli crab, and shared some of her regrets.

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After match-fixing scandal, Singapore’s National Basketball League is in need of a rebound

Nine individuals were arrested for their suspected involvement in fixing games in the domestic basketball competition.

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Carlos Alcaraz outshines Jannik Sinner to claim second US Open title

The Spaniard’s win lifts him back to the top of the world rankings.

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Jannik Sinner’s championship character shines through US Open loss

His loss to Alcaraz snaps his 65-week reign as world No. 1.

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Singapore badminton history maker Li Li hopes daughter can follow in her footsteps

Despite past regrets about leaving Singapore badminton, she is now focused on coaching and her daughter’s career.

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Lions forward Shawal Anuar continues to defy age as he eyes Asian Cup dream

The 34-year-old is part of the squad preparing for October’s qualifiers. 

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A summer spending spree like no other in the EPL – Who are the winners and losers?

English top-flight sides spent more than the other top four European leagues combined.

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Success could finally come after exit of Daniel Levy, the man behind Spurs’ firm foundations

The accepted view of his legacy from a near quarter-century of control is mixed.

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5 kids from AIA Singapore-Spurs Elite Football Camp get trip of a lifetime

The group met first-team players from Tottenham Hotspur during a visit to London.

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Singapore men’s tennis players eager to end 30-year SEA Games medal drought

They have earned the nod after missing the cut for the last two editions.

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New body Singapore Muaythai Association aims to raise standards

The sport has been hit by athlete-related incidents and negative publicity in recent years.

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Too late for comeback, but Max Verstappen can cause some damage

He decimated the field after taking the lead in changing the set-up of his tricky car.

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