Investigative reporter for ESPN.com 10 years at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Twice nominated for a Pulitzer Prize As the Tokyo Olympics begin, the highest-ranking American on the International Olympic Committee cautioned athletes that the medal podium is no place for political statements, and suggested the IOC itself has no business in politics — even when a host country, such as China, […]

BASKETBALL stars dominate the list of highest-paid athletes as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gets underway. According to a study by Forbes, five of the top nine earners going to the Games will represent the United States in their quest for a 16th gold medal in the men's tournament. A squad of NBA stars will begin the defence of their crown […]

HARRY KANE is set to become the Premier League's top earner after moving to Manchester City. Spurs have dug their heels in over keeping their talismanic striker. But SunSport exclusively revealed that chairman Daniel Levy has changed his mind, and is now willing to allow Kane to move to Man City this summer. The England captain is understood to have […]

FILIPINO-BORN Lions ace Marcus Smith has been subjected to alleged racial abuse by an ex Ireland international for having 'an Oompa Loompa tan'. England ace Smith, known as the Thrilla from Manilla, was a shock call-up for the tour after Finn Russell picked up an achilles tear. The 22-year-old won the Premiership with Harlequins last month before making his first […]

The Hundred’s historic opening match on Wednesday was the most-watched women’s cricket match in UK history – international or domestic – drawing a peak audience of 1.95 million. The England and Wales Cricket Board’s new 100-ball tournament got off to a compelling start as Oval Invincibles edged out Manchester Originals in the women’s competition, in a game shown simultaneously by […]

KHABIB NURMAGAMEDOV is set to return to the UFC, claims fellow fighter Rafael dos Anjos. The Russian formerly announced his retirement from the sport in March, having defeated Justin Gaethje in October 2020. Khabib, 32, announced that fight would be his last following the death of his father in July 2020. But it seems the former UFC lightweight world champion […]

Fox News Flash top headlines for July 22 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The International Olympic Committee reversed course Thursday and will allow photos of athletes protesting on the Tokyo 2020 social media channel and highlight reels in the future. The U.S. women’s soccer team and four other squads knelt before their […]

TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) – Japan’s Olympics organisers reported a record number of new daily coronavirus infections linked to the Games, including three athletes, bringing the total to 110 just hours before the opening ceremony is scheduled to start in a nearly empty stadium in Tokyo. Nineteen new Covid-19 cases connected to the event were reported on Friday (July 23), the highest […]

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Fox News Flash top headlines for July 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. As if the Tokyo Olympics doesn’t already have its hands full with the ‘VID & athletes testing out the anti-sex beds, now organizers have a bear problem at the Olympic softball venue that’s really just a temporary softball field […]