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Sporting Life

Sporting Life

The things we don’t see in sport? The painful, uplifting struggle of practice

In practice, Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee sometimes does 10 sets of 300m at full pace. The result: “If my legs could scream, they would.”
In practice, Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee sometimes does 10 sets of 300m at full pace. The result: “If my legs could scream, they would.”

Sporting Life

The testing world of Carlos Alcaraz: Everyone brings their best against him

Carlos Alcaraz lost in Miami after being unable to solve the challenge of Sebastian Korda.
Carlos Alcaraz lost in Miami after being unable to solve the challenge of Sebastian Korda.

Sporting Life

In defeat a graceful golfer reinforces an ancient lesson: No excuses

Who's the champion? Matt Fitzpatrick, right, might have finished second at the Players Championship, but his response to winner Cameron Young is a classy grin.
Who's the champion? Matt Fitzpatrick, right, might have finished second at the Players Championship, but his response to winner Cameron Young is a classy grin.

Sporting Life

The legend of Anthony Kim: A golfing story of heart and heroics

After years of anonymity, LIV golfer Anthony Kim has waltzed back into the spotlight.
After years of anonymity, LIV golfer Anthony Kim has waltzed back into the spotlight.

Sporting Life

Want a story on persistence for your kids? Tell them about Wang Zhiyi

China's Wang Zhiyi played with great athleticism and determination during her victorious All England Open badminton final against South Korea's An Se-young.
China's Wang Zhiyi played with great athleticism and determination during her victorious All England Open badminton final against South Korea's An Se-young.

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Sporting Life

Every new court matters because everyone deserves a place to play

Every extra court or field is an opportunity for kids and adults to have fun and discover their skills.
Every extra court or field is an opportunity for kids and adults to have fun and discover their skills.

Sporting Life

Like all athletes, Arsenal know winning is slippery, elusive and temporary

Arsenal is engagingly proving again what we already know: Winning is very hard work.
Arsenal is engagingly proving again what we already know: Winning is very hard work.

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Sporting Life

In a sport of patience, a great golfer has a day worth waiting for

Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.
Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.

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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.