Shane Wiskus made the U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team months after the sport was one of three cut by the University of Minnesota. ( read original story ...)
Devon Allen qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 110m hurdles
After running a time of 13:10 seconds, good for second place in the Olympic Trials final, Devon Allen will participate in his second consecutive Olympics this summer. [Listen to the latest Talkin’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan restaurant-booking startup looks to domestic market
The new online classes, along with cost-cutting measures, have helped make the startup profitable for the first time. For the fiscal year ended May, its sales rose 25% from the previous year. ( read original story ...)
Boxer Amit Panghal enters Tokyo Olympics as World No. 1
In a big morale boost ahead of the Tokyo Games, India’s Amit Panghal was on Saturday ranked as World No. 1 boxer in his men’s flyweight (52kg) category by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.0 just reported 86 km northeast of Miyako, Japan
A shallow magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported in the morning near Miyako, Miyako-shi, Iwate, Japan. According to Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disast ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Billionaire Issues Stark Warning Over ‘Trillion-Dollar’ Mistake Amid Extreme Crypto Price Volatility
Michael Saylor, the chief executive of business intelligence software company-turned bitcoin accumulator Microstrategy, has warned China’s crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could be a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Will Become as Mainstream as Cash – Bloomberg
Digital currencies are making their way from the margins to the mainstream, and that’s something to celebrate — once we understand it. ( read original story ...)
What the pandemic Olympic Village reveals about Japan’s readiness
A central purpose of the village tour, which dwelt upon the various measures put in place both to limit infection and test daily for its spread, was to allay precisely this type of concern. The ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnasts Malone, Moldauer punch tickets to Tokyo Olympics
Brody Malone grew up in northwest Georgia and spent part of his childhood tinkering around as a rodeo rider before finally committing full-time to gymnastics. It's a decision that's carried him all ... ( read original story ...)
Brody Malone, Yul Moldauer to lead U.S. men’s gymnastics team at Tokyo Olympics
Shane Wiskus and Sam Mikulak, who finished third and fourth in the two-day trials, join Brody Malone and Yul Moldauer on Team USA, with Alec Yoder also claiming a spot as the individual specialist. ( read original story ...)
Logan Martin targets Tokyo gold for ‘gymnastics on a bike’
The BMX freestyle favourite spoke to Guardian Australia about his emerging sport’s Olympic debut ... ( read original story ...)
Ratchaburi vs Nagoya Grampus prediction, preview, team news and more | AFC Champions League 2021
Ratchaburi and Nagoya Grampus will trade tackles on matchday three of the AFC Champions League group stage. The two sides come into this game on the back of contrasting results on matchday two. ( read original story ...)
Tom Brady voices support for Naomi Osaka amid tennis star’s mental health break
Osaka announced in May that she would not participate in mandatory press conferences at Roland Garros, citing mental health concerns. The French Open later fined her $15,000 for not meeting her media ... ( read original story ...)
British Olympic trials: Dina Asher-Smith claims Tokyo 100m spot
Dina Asher-Smith books her 100m spot at the Tokyo Olympics but is denied a British record as her time is revised down. ( read original story ...)
Marquise Goodwin’s pursuit to Tokyo Olympics ends
Marquise Goodwin placed 19th in the long jump for the Olympic Trials Friday, ending his journey to represent Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Report: Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard Recruited Team USA Players for Tokyo Olympics
Two of the most prominent members of the men's USA basketball team played a significant role in filling out the squad that will be competing at the ... ( read original story ...)