Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Fast Network made a mockery of his rivals to win the Class One Essex Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, but his participation in the Group One Al Quoz Sprint (1,200m) remains up in the air. The ...

Dennis Yip Chor-hong’s Dubai plans for Fast Network remain up in the air, with the classy sprinter set for Sunday’s Class One Essex Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin before a decision is finalised next ...

Maurice Ford wasn’t happy with the way his Fairfield team played in the Class 4A state semifinals earlier this week. But he was happy Friday night. The seventh-ranked Tigers bolted out to a 15-2 lead, ...

At 56 years old, former IndyCar Series great Paul Tracy has found yet another racing life in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. Tracy, who won 31 times in Indy cars in a career that lasted from ...

Personal loans are a convenient way to cover a variety of expenses, like a wedding, vacation or surprise medical bill. Lenders typically disburse funds directly to your bank account and some will even ...

In a spell from hell, Randell ran through the Northern Districts top-order, as they slipped from 4 for no loss to 9 for 5 in the space of five Randell deliveries. Randell started the slide with the ...

After overtaking Tesla last year, BYD officially claimed the global EV sales leader crown for the first time. However, BYD’s sales growth in China has slowed over the past few months with a flood of ...

Central Districts fast bowler Brett Randell has created history by becoming the first bowler in the history of first-class cricket to pick up five wickets in five balls. He recorded the feat on day ...