"The most challenging Olympic games we will ever have had to send a delegation to." Peter Sherrard is the man tasked with organising Ireland's Olympic team for Tokyo 2020. Making plans for a national ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Competition tightens up for last spots on U.S. gymnastics team for Tokyo Olympics
US women can bring six gymnasts to Tokyo: four-person team; Jade Carey, who earned likely spot through event World Cup series; and another individual. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles dazzles during Olympic trials and locks in spot for Tokyo
The world and Olympic gymnastics champion put on a dazzling display during the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday night, pulling out all the stops — well, almost all of them — on her way to a commanding ... ( read original story ...)
Ficcadenti praises Nagoya Grampus’ mentality in AFC Champions League victory against Pohang Steelers
Bangkok: Massimo Ficcadenti took pride in Nagoya Grampus’ convincing performance following their 3-0 victory over Korea Republic’s Pohang Steelers in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Group G: Nagoya Grampus defeat Pohang Steelers to stay perfect in AFC Champions League | Football | News | AFC Champions League 2021
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Gymnastics-All smiles for Biles, as Tokyo comes into focus at U.S. trials
While Biles can boast one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport, the 25-time world medallist must earn her ticket to Tokyo this weekend in St. Louis, as Olympic hopefuls vie for a ... ( read original story ...)
Fraser-Pryce rockets to Jamaican 100m title, books ticket to Tokyo
Pryce, the fastest woman alive, sped to a 10.71 second (wind +1.0 m/s) win in the women's 100m on Friday, the second day of Jamaica's national athletics championships. ( read original story ...)
New advice on Japanese knotweed as expert says it isn’t a ‘death sentence’ for house sales
It is a plant that strikes terror in to the hearts of home owners, sellers and buyers, but new advice on Japanese knotweed, published for consultation, could mean that is all about to change. The ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics-Fraser-Pryce rockets to Jamaican 100m title, books ticket to Tokyo
With her trademark rocket start, Fraser-Pryce separated from the field at 50 metres and closed out the win to book her ticket to a fourth consecutive Olympic Games in Tokyo next month. Rio Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Chiles lost her spark a few years ago. The joy is back, and soon it could take her to Tokyo.
And if Chiles makes the team heading to Tokyo, the massive progress she has shown this year is the reason. But that’s not what her mother, Gina, looks for in her youngest child’s recent success. Yes, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ready, fence!’ Utah parafencer to represent Team USA in Tokyo games
Shelby Jensen from Millcreek, Utah, says, "I dreamt about this opportunity." Jenson qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics and will represent Team USA in the summer. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles soars to lead at U.S. Olympic Trials, primed for Tokyo Games
Simone Biles put on a dazzling display during the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday night, pulling out all the stops - well, almost all of them - on her way to a commanding lead and a spot in Japan next ... ( read original story ...)
All smiles for Biles, as Tokyo comes into focus at U.S. trials
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles backed up her reputation as the world's greatest gymnast on Friday, dominating the first day of the women's competition at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics ... ( read original story ...)
Invasion of Japanese Knotwood is no movie, but it can be scary
Remember the giant hogweed, which can cause serious burns just by touching it? The Japanese Knotweed can’t hurt you, but it can damage your property — ... ( read original story ...)
Boris Becker: ‘Naomi Osaka? She’s healthy, she’s wealthy, so where is the pressure?’
Boris Becker has little time for the sensitivities of certain contemporary tennis stars. “If you can’t deal with the media, it’s very difficult to be a professional tennis player,” he says, forthright ... ( read original story ...)
Fact check: Olympic athletes barred from staging protests at Tokyo Games
A post circulating on Facebook claims Olympic athletes are banned from staging political protests. That is true. ( read original story ...)