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EASL Increases Champion Prize to US$1.5 Million

Macau: The East Asia Super League (EASL), an international basketball competition featuring top teams from across the region, has significantly increased the prize money for its champion to US$1.5 million as the league continues to expand.

According…

Latisha Chan to Be Honored at Australian Open Retirement Ceremony

Melbourne: Inactive for the past two years due to injury, Taiwanese tennis veteran Latisha Chan announced her retirement on Wednesday and will be honored at a ceremony at the Australian Open on Saturday. In a statement, the 36-year-old Chan expressed …

Record 10 Taiwanese Athletes Qualify for 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Taipei: Taiwan will be represented by a record 10 athletes across seven sports at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Milan, including the country’s first-ever women’s bobsleigh team, the Ministry of Sports announced Wednesday. At a press event on We…

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Houston: Houston Astros right-hander Teng Kai-wei, the only active Taiwanese pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), experienced his fourth loss of the season as his team succumbed 5-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Thursday. Teng allowed five r…