Tokyo's government on Thursday reported nearly 2,000 new cases of COVID-19, 91 connected with the Olympics, the day before the Opening Ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s reliance on gas exports questioned as Japan winds down fossil fuel power
Government urged to speed up transition to green energy as Australia’s biggest market shifts away from LNG and coal ... ( read original story ...)
After leading Japan to opening victory, Takefusa Kubo is ready to take Olympics by storm
After his match-winning contribution in Japan's 1-0 win over South Africa, Takefusa Kubo looks ready to shine on the Olympic stage. ( read original story ...)
Olympic spotlight has exposed uncomfortable truths about Japan’s elite, critics say
The firing of Opening Ceremonies director Kentaro Kobayashi is the latest in a string of scandals that have cast a stain on the Games and threaten its legacy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil, Japan and Mexico off the mark in best goals from the opening round
Watch Paulinho's superb strike for Brazil and all the best goals from the opening day of men's football at Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)
Argentina 0 Australia 2 LIVE REACTION: Aussies SHOCK Argentina in opening group game in Sapporo – latest updates
AUSTRALIA stunned Argentina in their first group game at Tokyo 2020 to win 2-0 in Sapporo. RESULT: Argentina 0-2 AustraliaArgentina XI: Ledesma, De La Fuente, Perez, Medina, Ortega, Colombatto, ... ( read original story ...)
The Distant Echo of a Raucous Match in Tokyo
Japan would play South Africa in a quarterfinal match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in a few hours. While the South Africans were heavy favorites, the mood was jubilant as Japanese fans mingled with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony: When to watch live, what to expect and primetime schedule
The opening ceremony for the 2021 Olympics is set for early Friday and we've got all the info on what to expect from Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Games Must Go On in Tokyo Amid Public Disapproval
Despite the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics formally commencing on Friday July 23 with the Opening Ceremony, global opinions about this year’s games don’t reflect the usual fanfare surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics updates: US softball off to strong start, Marta makes history
The Tokyo Olympics officially begin with the opening ceremony on Friday, but there has been a lot of action already. Stay up to date. ( read original story ...)
How to watch the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games
The Tokyo Opening Ceremony will be broadcast live on NBC across all time zones starting at 6:55 a.m. ET/3:55 a.m. PT on Friday, July 23. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch
Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and online; Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live; live text on BBC Sport website and app. The Tokyo Olympic Games are upon us. They look and feel different to any ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Controversies: From Covid to Gwen Berry, Swim Caps, Doping and Weather
From COVID-19 to athletes taking the knee and the ever-present spectre of doping, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be fertile ground for controversy. ( read original story ...)
Jill Biden in Tokyo for Olympic Games, Meets Prime Minister
First lady of the U.S. Jill Biden poses for a photo with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife Mariko in Tokyo, Thursday,. Biden embarked on her first ... ( read original story ...)
What crypto slump? Blockchain startups are raising a lot of cash
Funding for blockchain start-ups topped $4 billion for the first time in the second quarter, despite a sharp slump in cryptocurrency prices.Companies ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain start-ups raised a record $4.4 billion in the second quarter despite the slump in crypto prices
Funding for blockchain start-ups topped $4 billion for the first time in the second quarter, despite a sharp slump in cryptocurrency prices. Companies in the nascent industry raised a record $4.38 ... ( read original story ...)