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CELEBRATION OF SONGS

Singaporean songwriter-producers Lee Wei Song and Lee Si Song will mark their music journey with a 40th anniversary concert on New Year's Eve

Vinicius dedicates award to children in tough situations

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named the Best Fifa Men's Player of 2024 in Doha on Dec 17, with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the second year in a row.

'RECOGNISE OUR GREATS'

Squash icon Zainal stresses importance of telling stories of sporting success

Women play too much or too little, says Fifpro

The growth of women's football has created a worrisome gulf in the sport, with some players stretched by their increasingly packed calendars but many others with too few games, a report by global players' union Fifpro said.

La Liga won't back new 'elitist' Unify League

The promoters of a proposed European Super League have called on Uefa and Fifa to recognise their new competition, which they relaunched on Dec 17 as the Unify League.

RASHFORD NEEDS TO PERFORM: AMORIM

United boss says he wants the best from him after dropped forward hints at leaving

Cambodia to look into ‘unusual’ loss to Lions

The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) has launched an official investigation following instances which \"appear unusual\" in their previous matches at the Asean Championship, including the 2-1 loss to Singapore on Dec 11.

Ronaldo aims to restore respect to Brazil football

Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed that he wants to become president of the country's football governing body to address a \"deep crisis\" the sport is facing nationally.

HIGH CHANCE OF BEATING LIONS: AGUERO

Midfielder says home support at Bukit Jalil will be key for Harimau Malaya

Silverstone, Suzuka and Spa are drivers' favourites

Formula One's growing calendar features 24 tracks and each has its challenges.

McIlroy, Scheffler 'super happy' to rout LIV Golf pair

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and third-ranked Rory McIlroy were thrilled to give the PGA Tour a 2.5-0.5 win over LIV Golf's Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in The Showdown matchplay exhibition on Dec 17.

RIVAL TRACK SERIES HAS COE'S SUPPORT

Athletics chief sees bright future for sport, wants Johnson's start-up to be successful

Durant hates new format of All-Star Game

Four teams, three games, one night.That is the plan for the 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game in San Francisco, confirmed after months of discussion around the lack of competitiveness and defense in the 2024 event.

Shang counts on sporting parental guidance

China's Shang Juncheng said his competitive spirit was down to having professional athletes as parents and the 19-year-old is keen to showcase the lessons he has learnt from their careers at this week's Next Gen ATP Finals in Saudi Arabia.

BUCKS LIFT NBA CUP BUT 'JOB'S NOT DONE'

Antetokounmpo says they will continue to play 'team basketball' for rest of season

Mountain High should be opening her winning account

Dec '19 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

Trainer Freedman's Manaal and Wymark resume after a break

The Sydney autumn carnival preparations have already begun for high-class filly Manaal, who has returned to work with former Kranji trainer Michael Freedman ahead of another Group 1 bid.

ROMANTIC WARRIOR ARRIVES IN DUBAI

McDonald suspended and will miss Magic Millions Raceday

PACIFIC RIVER DROWNS ALL HIS RIVALS AT THE TRIALS

Former Kranji trainer David Kok's latest recruit impresses with a 15-length win

Football ● Over-reliance on tech can alienate fans

Much as I enjoyed watching the live telecast of the AFF Championship Group A match between Singapore and Thailand on Dec 17, I was disappointed by the excessive reliance on video assistant referee (VAR) decisions by the referee.

Healthcare Thanks to unsung heroes at SGH, KKH who cared for premature son

I am deeply grateful for the exemplary care and professionalism exhibited by the neonatal intensive care unit and obstetrics and gynaecology department at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and the children's intensive care unit and complex home care team of KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH).

Bouquets Malaysia Cup ● Lions won final the day I got married

My wife and I, who recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary, were married on Dec 17, 1994.

HDB ● Proactive enforcement needed against corridor clutter

The Ministry of National Development's response to addressing corridor clutter in HDB estates is a step in the right direction (Multi-pronged approach to tackle issue of corridor clutter, Dec 17).

Vape use Cross-border action needed to get rid of the menace

It concerns me that the use of \"Kpods\", or drug-laced vapes, is rising among Singaporeans, especially the young (worry over drug-laced vapes in S'pore, Dec 16).

Letter of the day Cases of seniors dying alone deserve attention

I am writing to address a concerning and heart-wrenching issue in our society – cases of the elderly dying alone in Singapore.

The gig economy is coming to a shop near you

Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularity.

Why Louis Vuitton is struggling but Hermès is not

Worries that the luxury business is peaking are overblown.

Bitter rivalry emerging in Middle East between two old adversaries over Syria's future

Relations between Israel and Turkey have deteriorated sharply in recent years under their respective leaders.

Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini—Which AI Personality Suits You?

Tech giants are pouring billions into crafting distinctive machine characters that click with you, creating brand loyalty. This has huge ramifications.

A better way to make billions from China

Investors can ask which companies will be disrupted - or receive unexpected windfalls - as Chinese firms rush abroad.