Andy Hui apologizes over apparent infidelity in Hong Kong

Hong Kong celebrity Andy Hui has apologized to his family and friends after reports about his apparent dalliance with an actress appeared in the media.

Hui has been at the top of Hong Kong's entertainment industry for decades and married Hong Kong pop star Sammi Cheng in 2013.

The 51-year-old apologized for the incident, which was documented in a video published by Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper that purported to show Hui being intimate in a taxi with Hong Kong actress, Jacqueline Wong.

Hong Kong singer Andy Hui attends a press conference about his affair in Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper published video that purported to show Andy Hui being intimate in a taxi with another Hong actress, decades younger than him, Jacqueline Wong. (AP PhotoVincent Yu)

It was not clear how the video made it into the newspaper. Hui says he would be suspending commercial activities while he sought help for his behavior and "find a new start."

Hong Kong's media have long had a reputation for tabloid coverage of celebrities.

Hong Kong singer Andy Hui reacts at the press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper published video that purported to show Andy Hui being intimate in a taxi with another Hong actress, decades younger than him, Jacqueline Wong. (AP PhotoVincent Yu)

Hong Kong singer Andy Hui bows after a press conference about his affair in Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper published video that purported to show Andy Hui being intimate in a taxi with another Hong actress, decades younger than him, Jacqueline Wong. (AP PhotoVincent Yu)

Hong Kong singer Andy Hui bows before a press conference about his affair in Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper published video that purported to show Andy Hui being intimate in a taxi with another Hong actress, decades younger than him, Jacqueline Wong. (AP PhotoVincent Yu)

Hong Kong singer Andy Hui stands and let photographers take pictures before a press conference about his affair in Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper published video that purported to show Andy Hui being intimate in a taxi with another Hong actress, decades younger than him, Jacqueline Wong. (AP PhotoVincent Yu)

NEW YORK (AP) — Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 213 consecutive games played for the outfielder and designated hitter.

Zack Gelof was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the roster spot prior to the Athletics’ series opener at the New York Mets.

Manager Mark Kotsay didn’t provide a timeline for the All-Star slugger, who will miss his first game Friday since Aug. 15, 2024, the last time the Athletics were at Citi Field.

“We’re hopeful that Rook can get back as soon as possible,” Kotsay said.

Rooker was injured while fouling off a changeup in the first inning of Thursday’s 1-0 victory at the New York Yankees.

“I’m a little tight and a little sore, but we’ll get imaging done and see what that says,” Rooker said after the game.

Rooker is hitting .146 with two home runs and seven of his eight RBIs in his three games before Thursday.

His playing streak is the club’s fourth longest since 2000. It's also the longest streak for an A's player since Marcus Semien appeared in 276 straight games from June 28, 2018-Aug. 29, 2020.

“It was the first thing I thought about — I know Rook prides himself on playing every day,” Kotsay said.

Last season, Rooker hit .262 with 30 homers and 89 RBIs when he appeared in every game and earned All-Star selection. He also took part in the Home Run Derby, hitting 17 but failing to move on to the semifinals after losing the tiebreaker by less than an inch in total distance.

Rooker signed a $60 million, five-year contract in January 2025, a deal that could be worth up to $92 million over six seasons. That would take him through the 2029 season, the year after the A’s are scheduled to move to Las Vegas.

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB

Athletics' Brent Rooker swings at a strike, and then left the game following the at bat, during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)