Atsushi Muramatsu’s handmade flyers are the size of a business card, written in several languages. “Welcome to Miyagi Stadium,” one reads. “The gymnasium next door was the largest morgue for tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
From the Senate’s infrastructure bill proposal to record trading volume for NFTs: 5 key things that happened in crypto this past week
From the Senate's infrastructure bill proposal to a record trading volume for NFTs, here are five key things that happened in crypto this past week. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed insurance aggregator Policybazaar files for $810 million IPO
PB Fintech Ltd, Policybazaar's parent, will issue new shares worth 37.5 billion rupees and existing investors will offload shares worth 22.68 billion rupees in the offering, a draft prospectus showed ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles returns and GB go for gold on land and in water in Tokyo on Tuesday
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what stands out on day 11 in Tokyo. Team GB’s Keely Hodgkinson, Jemma Reekie and Alex Bell will be on the start line together in the women’s 800m final ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic roundup: Japan rallies to beat U.S. baseball team, 7-6
Brandon Dickson, a 36-year-old nine seasons removed from the major leagues, was the first out of the bullpen and the first to stumble. Edwin Jackson, a 37-year-old released by five big league teams, ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka, Medvedev named top seeds for Canadian events
World number twos Naomi Osaka and Daniil Medvedev have been named top seeds for next week's WTA and ATP tournaments in Canada, organizers announced on Monday (Aug 2).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals Her Favorite BTS Song off of ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’
BTS has plenty of celebrity fans, including one award-winning tennis player, who revealed her favorite track from 'Map of the Soul: Persona.' ... ( read original story ...)
ZipRecruiter Player Resume: Naomi Osaka expands her formidable empire
From her first viral forehand at a 2014 tournament in Stanford, Naomi Osaka has been all about making a statement. Osaka is the youngest daughter of Japanese and Haitian immigrants and grew up playing ... ( read original story ...)
How do more than 300 horses travel to the Tokyo Olympics? Business class.
Every Olympics game, horses and their large crew must overcome unique challenges while traveling to the Olympics. Flying horses is no easy task. ( read original story ...)
The secret life of sake, Japan’s national obsession
From boisterous bars in Tokyo to bucolic breweries in the hinterlands beyond the capital, sake is intertwined with this island country’s cultural and spiritual life. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Challenge in the Age of China-US Rivalry
Tokyo must find a way to synthesize national security and economic strategy amid increased competition between Beijing and Washington. ( read original story ...)
‘Sweaty school dining hall;’ Great Britain athlete slams food being served to Olympic athletes in Sapporo
A race walker from Great Britain has called out the International Olympic Committee for the “cold slop” being served to athletes in Sapporo, where the long-distance race walk and marathon events are ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles plans to compete in balance beam final in Tokyo
It's her last chance to take part in the 2020 Games. She pulled out of the other individual finals she qualified for, citing mental health issues. ( read original story ...)
Tom Daley Is Knitting His Way Through The Tokyo Olympics
British diver Tom Daley was seen knitting in the stands while watching a women's diving event. He says his stitching work has kept him sane amid Olympic pressures. ( read original story ...)
Caeleb Dressel at Tokyo 2020: How Much Has the Swimmer Made From Olympic Gold Medals?
Two-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel won a total of five gold medals at Tokyo 2020. According to figures from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) website, this would mean the swimmer ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles to take part in balance beam final at Tokyo Olympics
Team USA gymnast Simone Biles will take part in Tuesday's balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, USA Gymnastics has confirmed. ( read original story ...)