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If we can fight on the pitch, anything is possible: China

China's renewed confidence will face the ultimate test on Nov 19, as Branko Ivankovic's side look to build on consecutive World Cup qualifying wins when they host Japan, who thrashed them 7-0 in September.

SIVASANGARI ON HER OWN PATH

M'sia squash star downplays comparisons with David as she strives to become No.l

Humble, insightful Farag is a champion squash is lucky to have

Take a six-foot piece of steel rebar, add a lot of charm, throw in some geekiness, attach some wisdom, and you get Ali Farag.

'Unknown' Ong can be S'pore's surprise package

Born in Singapore but raised in California, Cassandra Ong's budding squash career in the United States came to a halt when she quit in 2022 due to personal reasons.

We showed the true face of France: Rabiot

Adrien Rabiot said he and his teammates showed the \"true face of the French national team\" after he fired Les Bleus to the top of their Nations League group with a headed brace in the 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro on Nov 17.

Gatland would accept sacking amid losing run

Warren Gatland insisted he still had the fight to continue as Wales coach, but would back any change after his team crashed to a record nth consecutive Test defeat in a 52-20 rout by Australia in Cardiff on Nov 17.

FOUNDATIONS LAID AS CARSLEY HAILED

England interim boss leaves on a high with targets met, ready to brief incoming Tuchel

Dutch won't be distracted by Nadal's swansong

The Netherlands' Davis Cup team plan to gatecrash Rafael Nadal's retirement party by giving him \"a nice adios\".

Britain show title intent with win over holders Canada

Britain have designs on the Billie Jean King Cup after knocking out defending champions Canada as singles wins for Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter completed a 2-0 victory in Malaga on Nov 17.

SINNER DETERMINED TO GET EVEN BETTER

ATP Finals champion will work on °small details, and mentality ahead of 2025 season

CAVS 15-O WITHOUT HITMAN

Mitchell rested as *team effort, results in NBA's 2nd-best start, behind Warriors, 24-0

Van Riel reels in triathlon world title

Belgian Marten van Riel overcame the challenge provided by German Rico Bogen to secure the inaugural men's T100 triathlon world championship title in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Nov 17.

Korda loves the *hunt, as she feasts on seventh title

World No. 1 Nelly Korda captured her seventh LPGA title of the season and 15th career crown on Nov 17, firing a three-under 67 to win the Annika in Belleair, Florida. The 26-year-old American, playing her first event since being side-lined by a neck injury in October, reeled off five consecutive back-nine birdies to seize the crown by three strokes at Pelican Golf Club.

SECOND TIME'S THE CHARM FOR KOK

Ex-Kranji trainer gets off the mark up North with first Malaysian runner at his next start

A little bit of luck will do for What A Fortune

Nov 19 South. Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis

GETTING INTO THE RIGHT RHYTHM FOR RAILWAY

R.l. Peters winner likely to back up in Gl Ascot mile race in Perth

Proposed Bill the right measure to protect victims

I refer to the article \"Tough love to help scam victims who refuse to help themselves\" (Nov 16). The Protection from Scams Bill proposes authorising the police to issue restriction orders to banks, enabling them to restrict the banking transactions of an individual's accounts.

Workplace discrimination Comprehensive approach to formulating fairness legislation

We refer to Ms Sugidha Nithiananthan's commentary \"Better data enables stronger solutions for workplace discrimination\" (Nov 7).

Washington should reset national security mentality

All countries seek security for their own survival and prosperity. The US is no exception.

Equitable marriages could save lives (and love)

Husbands live longer than single men, but for wives, the calculation is more complex.

Letter of the day Let trusted family members manage scam victims' money, not the police

While I commend the Government for taking steps to address the serious issue of scams, I am worried about the implications of treating victims as if they require constant oversight, like being put on an allowance scheme (\"How did S'pore end up needing 'nanny' laws to save scam victims from themselves?, Nov 17\").

Will (China plus one, put Vietnam in Trump S trade cross hours?

Hanoi could become a victim of its own success after building up a huge trade surplus with the US.

Stealth sackings: Why do employers lire staff for minor misdemeanours?

A hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses, but it may prompt claims of disguised cost savings.

Shake-ups are use/w, but firms need to get the human equation right

There are emotional and motivational impacts on workers when they are shuffled or shown the door.

They defy odds to create eco-friendly floss picks

The start-up scene is packed with flashy funding announcements, but what really goes on behind the glitz and glamour? In this series, The Straits Times sits down with founders to learn how they developed their ideas, and what it takes to ride the roller coaster of entrepreneurship.

Will the US pay a price for its high fiscal deficitsf P

Author and investment expert worries that US bond markets could face their c Liz Truss, moment.

Capitalism didn't fail. It was ruined by easy money

Best-selling author Ruchir Sharma puts the blame squarely on over-expansive governments and central banks.

C0-living player LHN expects to post record proflt for FY2024

Some providers of co-living spaces in Singapore are raking it in as demand picks up among individuals looking for alternative housing options.

IMDA initiative helps women return to work in tech sector

People returning from hiatus often face steep learning curve amid rapid tech advancements: Minister

New Nvidia AI chips overheating in servers

Nvidia's new Blackwell artificial intelligence chips, which have already faced delays, have encountered problems with accompanying servers that overheat, causing some customers to worry they will not have enough time to get new data centres up and running.