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Hong Kong to host table tennis' WTT Finals in December
Hong Kong has been chosen as the host of table tennis’ season-ending WTT Finals, the sport’s chiefs announced on Monday. Advertisement The event, in which the world’s highest-ranked players will compete for a prize pool of US$1.3 million, will take place at Hong Kong Coliseum from December 10 to 14. “Hong Kong is a city […]

Hong Kong has been chosen as the host of table tennis’ season-ending WTT Finals, the sport’s chiefs announced on Monday.
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The event, in which the world’s highest-ranked players will compete for a prize pool of US$1.3 million, will take place at Hong Kong Coliseum from December 10 to 14.
“Hong Kong is a city that understands the power of big moments,” said Steve Dainton, CEO of World Table Tennis (WTT), as his organisation announced the news.
“It has the atmosphere, the infrastructure and the passion to deliver world-class sporting experiences.
“We’re excited to bring WTT Finals here, and we see great potential for Hong Kong to be a strategic host for WTT’s most iconic events moving forward.”

WTT said that Hong Kong’s “global reputation as one of Asia’s sporting hubs, combined with its deep-rooted connection to table tennis, made it a natural choice for an event of this calibre”.
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Deadly July 4th floods devastate Central Texas
Catastrophic flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Texas has left over 90 people dead, with girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, who were swept away by the surging Guadalupe River.Search and rescue teams continue working across 12 counties in what officials are calling the state’s deadliest flood disaster in decades. […]


Catastrophic flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Texas has left over 90 people dead, with girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, who were swept away by the surging Guadalupe River.
Search and rescue teams continue working across 12 counties in what officials are calling the state’s deadliest flood disaster in decades. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Kerrville with one survivor’s harrowing story.
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Top table tennis players take over Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for hosting all sorts of major sporting events from a Formula 1 Grand Prix race to the biggest boxing matches. And this month, the Nevada city is hosting yet another sporting-first for the United States. CGTN’s Dan Williams has more from the World Table Tennis Grand Smash Tournament. [embedded content] 0


Las Vegas is known for hosting all sorts of major sporting events from a Formula 1 Grand Prix race to the biggest boxing matches.
And this month, the Nevada city is hosting yet another sporting-first for the United States. CGTN’s Dan Williams has more from the World Table Tennis Grand Smash Tournament.
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Schedule of events during MLB All
[embedded content] ExploreHBCU Swingman Classic to showcase talent to kick off MLB All-Star weekend It’s all about taking a break from the regular season to put on a spectacular game of baseball featuring some of the sport’s greatest athletes. And for the third time ever — and after a quarter century of waiting — it’s […]

It’s all about taking a break from the regular season to put on a spectacular game of baseball featuring some of the sport’s greatest athletes. And for the third time ever — and after a quarter century of waiting — it’s coming back to Atlanta.
When and where is 2025 MLB All-Star Week?
The Midsummer Classic is coming to Truist Park on July 15, where players will hit the field at 8 p.m. ET. The stadium’s address is 755 Battery Ave. SE Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Those interested in learning more about the stadium can visit mlb.com/braves/apps/ballpark to download its app.
What’s there to do during MLB All-Star Week?
The All-Star Game itself is only a part of what MLB All-Star Week has to offer.
The fun kicks off with the HBCU Swingman Classic, a game featuring all-star players from historically Black colleges and universities, at Truist Park on July 11 at 7 p.m.
July 12 will feature two Truist Park competitions: the All-Star Futures game and the MLB All-Star celebrity softball game. The All-Star Futures game, which begins at 4:10 p.m., will see some of baseball’s rising stars and top minor league talent battle it out, while the celebrity softball game, which is only five innings, will start at 7 p.m. and is set to feature the likes of Big Boi, Kandi Burruss, Jordan Chiles and Jermaine Dupri.
July 13 will be a busy day for baseball fans, starting with the 2025 MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler. Held in honor of Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron, the running event starts at Center Parc Stadium at 7:30 a.m. Interested runners and joggers can sign up to race at mlb.com/all-star/4-4-miler.
The derby is the next thing on the docket. The MLB Home Run Derby X is a three-on-three co-ed competition featuring some of the biggest names from women’s baseball and professional softball. The event will be hosted at Russ Chandler Stadium‘s Mac Nease Baseball Park on Georgia Tech’s campus on July 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Later that day, the 2025 MLB Draft will be going down at the Coca-Cola Roxy in The Battery Atlanta at 6 p.m.
On Monday, 2025 MLB All-Star Week is bringing out its heavy hitters. At 8 p.m. on July 14, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby will begin. It’s a head-to-head, bracketed tournament dedicated to crowning the year’s home run champion. Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernandez took home the top spot last year.
Finally, before the big game on Tuesday, fans can catch the All-Star Red Carpet Show at 2 p.m. at The Battery, which will also be shown live on MLB Network. The MLB All-Star Game will start at 8 p.m. in Truist Park on July 15.
For tickets to all of 2025 MLB All-Star Week’s offerings, visit mlb.com/braves/fans/all-star-game.
Throughout the events, from July 12-15, Cobb Galleria Centre will host Capital One’s All-Star Village. The village will feature live entertainment, interactive games, batting cages, photo ops, food and more.
Where to stay near Truist Park
The official hotel of the Atlanta Braves, Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta, is right next to Truist Park. The team also lists six other nearby spots as “preferred hotels” for Truist Park visitors:
- Aloft Atlanta at The Battery Atlanta
- Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria
- Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia
- Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton at The Battery Atlanta
- Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria – Marietta
Parking options near Truist park
To park at this stadium, you’ll need to purchase a spot. Truist Park strongly recommends pre-purchasing parking spots before visiting, as it stops selling parking after the first pitch.
Credit: Miguel Martinez
Credit: Miguel Martinez
Pricing for parking changes by day, as well as by section, so visitors will want to check online at MLB.com/braves/ballpark for the most up to date prices. A map of the stadium’s different parking sections can be viewed here.
How to watch the game at home
The 2025 MLB All-Star game will air live on FOX at 8 p.m. ET on July 15. Coverage begins at 7 p.m.
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IU basketball recruiting
Class of 2027 guard LJ Smith announced a scholarship offer from Indiana on Sunday afternoon. It appears IU assistant Kenny Johnson is leading the charge here. Smith thanked Johnson in his announcement of the offer on X. Based on the average of the national recruiting rankings, Smith is a 4-star, the No. 49 player in […]


Class of 2027 guard LJ Smith announced a scholarship offer from Indiana on Sunday afternoon.
It appears IU assistant Kenny Johnson is leading the charge here. Smith thanked Johnson in his announcement of the offer on X.
Based on the average of the national recruiting rankings, Smith is a 4-star, the No. 49 player in the 2027 class, and the No. 2 combo guard. Two outlets — 247Sports and ESPN — have Smith as a top-30 player in the class. He appears to be trending favorably.
Smith played his first two years of high school at Lincolnton H.S. in Lincolnton, N.C. As a high school sophomore he averaged 33.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 steals per game. He scored at least 40 points in seven games as Lincolnton went 24-6.
In 2024-25, the 6-foot-4 Smith broke the NCHSAA sophomore single-season scoring record.
For travel basketball Smith plays for Team Thad on the Nike EYBL Circuit. He is playing up a year with the 17u team and averaging 13.8 points while shooting 44.4% from three on 54 attempts.
Smith is a fluid athlete and a skilled guard who can score the ball at an elite level. He’s a very good shooter and has a solid frame for his age. That latter point should allow Smith to be a force in the paint on offense, and a top-end defender.
Smith is already one of the most coveted guards in his class. He also has offers from North Carolina, Cincinnati, Clemson, Georgia, Kansas, LSU, Memphis, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and West Virginia.
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Bobby Jenks, former All
Former White Sox closer and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks died on Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 44. “We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,” White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. “None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 […]

Former White Sox closer and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks died on Friday after a battle with cancer.
He was 44.
“We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,” White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. “None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago. He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend and teammate.
“He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts.”

Jenks was battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.
He was living in Portugal to be closer to his wife’s family.
Jenks played seven MLB seasons, the first six of which were with the White Sox before one season with the Red Sox.

He was a two-time All-Star — in 2006 and 2007.
As a rookie, he was part of the White Sox team that won the World Series, recording four saves with a 2.25 ERA in the postseason.
Two of those saves came in series-clinching wins — in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Red Sox and Game 4 of the World Series against the Astros.
He finished his career with 173 saves.
He is survived by his wife, Eleni, and six children.
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Watch video highlights of Pacific Mini Games action in Palau so far
From the pool to the track and the ocean, the first six days of the Pacific Mini Games brought packed competition despite some disruption from wet weather. Sunday 6 July is a rest day for the games, so it’s a great chance for fans to relive the action so far with daily 30-minute video highlights […]

From the pool to the track and the ocean, the first six days of the Pacific Mini Games brought packed competition despite some disruption from wet weather.
Sunday 6 July is a rest day for the games, so it’s a great chance for fans to relive the action so far with daily 30-minute video highlights capturing the best moments, medal wins, and standout performances across every code.
Day 1
The Pacific Mini Games kicked off with events scheduled in swimming, wrestling, va’a, volleyball, and softball. Swimmers were set to race in heats across 10 events, while va’a crews lined up for V1 and V12 500m races.
Wrestling ran through more than 40 men’s freestyle bouts, and volleyball began with women’s pool games. Softball opened with three matchups, including hosts Palau playing the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
Day 2
More codes joined the Games on Day Two, with medal rounds planned in swimming, va’a, wrestling, and archery. The pool hosted finals in nine races, including relays.
Va’a returned with V6 races and gold medal events while wrestling introduced Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle divisions. Archery and basketball 3×3 were added to the mix, and round robins continued in team sports.
Day 3
A full schedule was planned across nine sports. Swimming featured eight more races, while weightlifting awarded medals in lighter divisions. Archery match play continued, and beach wrestling made its first appearance.
The day also included va’a marathon races, table tennis, and more volleyball and softball. Beach volleyball pool play and basketball 3×3 gold medal games were also set.
Day 4
The Games picked up pace with events across over a dozen codes. Swimming scheduled finals in freestyle, long distance, and relays. Table tennis moved into medal rounds, including para and wheelchair events.
Weightlifting shifted to mid-weight classes, and archery prepared for finals – basketball 3×3 pool play wrapped up with gold medal matches, while other team sports continued.
Day 5
Track and field was set to feature the 10,000m and para-athletics, along with throws and relays. Va’a races covered 24km marathon distances. Swimming planned another round of medal events, and table tennis wrapped up women’s singles with men’s rounds starting.
Beach volleyball pool play continued, and weightlifting moved into heavier categories. Softball, volleyball, and archery also carried on.
Day 6
Athletics ran a full programme with 100m sprints, 800m, decathlon, heptathlon and para events on the schedule. The 5km open-water swims were scheduled for the morning, followed by a mixed relay.
Weightlifting held its final sessions in the heaviest divisions. Basketball 3×3 wrapped up with Oceania finals, while beach volleyball, softball and baseball all continued into later stages.
Medal Standings after Day 6

Medal Standings after Day 6 of the Pacific Mini Games 2025.
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