Thirty-year-old Arianna Simpson has been promoted to general partner for Andreessen Horowitz's $2.2 billion crypto fund roughly a year after joining the company. Simpson has become somewhat of a ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurant chain Portillo’s confidentially files for U.S. IPO
Portillo's, a restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, said on Monday it had confidentially filed paperwork with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering (IPO). ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Olympic leaders’ nightmare scenario has become reality in Tokyo
Olympic officials could not keep COVID-19 out of the athletes' village, nor could they keep it out of the marquee American Olympic team. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka becomes first female Black athlete on a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
Naomi Osaka appears on the cover of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, becoming the first female Black athlete to do so. ( read original story ...)
Is it really OK to not be OK? Richard Sherman and Naomi Osaka cases show there’s a ways to go to support mental health
Richard Sherman's arrest last week and Naomi Osaka's decision to not attend press conferences — as well as the reactions to those cases — highlight the work still needed to live up to the idea that it ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka debuts red braids on the court in Japan ahead of the Summer Olympics
Naomi, 23, was photographed practicing at Ariake Tennis Center in Tokyo on Monday, July 19. She wore black leggings and a Nike T-shirt with a red and orange camo pattern. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Tennis Odds For Tokyo 2020: Djokovic Heavy Favorite For Men’s, Osaka, Barty Top Women’s Odds
The world’s best tennis player will compete at the Tokyo Summer Games. We bring you our best bets on Olympic tennis odds. ( read original story ...)
Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo prediction, preview, team news and more | J1 League 2021
Cerezo Osaka will welcome FC Tokyo to the Yanmar Stadium on Wednesday for a matchday 21 fixture in the J1 League. The home side come into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Vissel Kobe. Koji ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo Olympics near, COVID-19 cases in the Olympic Village put protocols to the test
Just a few days before the Olympic opening ceremony, the COVID-19 protocols are being tested for the first time. ( read original story ...)
U.S. women’s gymnastics team member tests positive for Covid days before Tokyo Olympics
The gymnast, who was not publicly identified, tested positive Monday in Narita, about 35 miles east of Tokyo, according to city officials. ( read original story ...)
Toyota pulls its Olympics TV ads in Japan.
The move comes in response to strong opposition to the Games among the Japanese public, with many worrying that the influx of visitors could turn it into a superspreader event. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Sponsor Toyota Passes on Games TV Commercials Amid Lacklustre Support in Japan
Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota will not run Olympics-related TV commercials amid lacklustre public support for the Olympics, with two-thirds of Japanese doubting organisers can keep the Games safe during ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota scraps all Olympic-related TV ads in Japan amid COVID-19 outbreak
Toyota won't be airing any Olympic-themed advertisements on Japanese television during the Tokyo Games despite being one of the IOC's top corporate sponsors. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Covers Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2021: See the Photo
The tennis champ can add another major win to her record after landing the SI Swim cover —one of three that also includes Megan Thee Stallion and Leyna Bloom ... ( read original story ...)
Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka and Leyna Bloom Are Revealed as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2021 Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit today announced this year’s cover models, featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka and Leyna Bloom. Megan was photographed by James Macari, Leyna and Naomi were ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Rebecca Adlington? Team GB Olympic swimmer and BBC pundit for Tokyo Games
REBECCA ADLINGTON is now part of the BBC’s punditry team for the Tokyo Olympics. The Olympic champ retired at the age of just 23 in 2013 – here’s what we know about the double ... ( read original story ...)