A sound mind in a sound body, is a maxim attributed to the Greek philosopher, Thales, of sixth century Before the Common Era (BCE), and it has been assumed that it is true. It looks like that no one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency as Covid cases continue to spread in Tokyo hours after prime minister denied link between virus and Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced restrictions - which early closing of bars and restaurants and a ban on alcohol - would be implemented in the four states next to the capital. ( read original story ...)
MLB vets immerse in Jewish heritage, build Israel baseball
So we definitely want to get back soon.” A four-time big league All-Star, the 39-year-old Kinsler is playing for Israel's baseball team in the Olympics, part of a 24-man roster that includes former ... ( read original story ...)
As athletes open up on mental health, Japan’s Olympians tell harrowing tales
But I worked hard this past year thinking that I wanted to show them, and I hope that they’ve been put in their place.” Many Japanese athletes have faced similar abuse, and in many ways, they have ... ( read original story ...)
Thunderous atmosphere missing at Tokyo Olympics where Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama is just one shot back
The fairways would likely have been jammed with fans desperate to get a glimpse of the action if Japan’s golf-loving public would have been free to ... ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic’s exit at the Tokyo Olympics reminds us that no outcome is guaranteed — even for the very best
But as Novak Djokovic was hammer-throwing his raquet into the empty stands at the Ariake Tennis Centre, you recognized the look. He’d had right up to here with the pandemic Olympics. The world’s best ... ( read original story ...)
“She’s just getting started”: Naomi Osaka has a supporter in Billie Jean King
The Japanese star has demonstrated a similar steadfastness to the 77-year-old, and thus has earned herself a special place in the legend's heart. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles bring fresh voices to the fight against stigma of mental illness
The praise heaped on Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles — considered the greatest gymnast ever — for stepping away from competition to deal with mental health issues should give us ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sets New Daily COVID Record After Cases More Than Doubled in First Week of Olympics
On Saturday, city officials said at least 4,058 people tested positive for COVID-19, marking the highest its been since the pandemic first began. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily Covid-19 cases hit record high during Olympics
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, more than 4,000 cases were recorded in the Olympics host city, with 4,058 cases in 24 hours. The unwanted record came a day after Japan extended its ... ( read original story ...)
Judo team carries Japan to record-setting Olympic start
Although these Olympics have been plagued by unprecedented challenges and many public setbacks for the host nation, they are already the most successful in Japan's entire sporting history when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has put on a diverse face for the Olympics. Some ‘hafu’ say that’s not reality.
The representation in the Games is meaningful to the country's mixed-race citizens, but daily life isn't so accommodating. ( read original story ...)
The Dish: How Snake River Farms is bringing Wagyu beef from Japan to the masses in America
If you're looking for the best beef in the land, a ranch in northern Washington, right near the Canadian border, is a good place to start. Snake River Farms is an American pioneer of Wagyu, a style of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s extreme heat takes toll on athletes at Tokyo Olympic Games
Every Olympics makes history, but this year could go down in the record books as the hottest summer games ever. Some experts say Tokyo's extreme conditions are a preview of what's in store for future ... ( read original story ...)
Column: Give them something shiny? IOC oblivious to Japan’s attitude about Olympics
The International Olympic Committee would like to think the country's gold-medal tally will change Japan's attitude toward the Olympics, but it won't. ( read original story ...)
A crypto chief explains why investors need to ignore short-term price drops in bitcoin – and says innovation will always be way ahead of regulation
When you take the long-term horizon, you don't look day-to-day, or month-to-month,' MoonPay's CEO told Insider. ( read original story ...)