Naomi Osaka wanted a reset after her 23-match winning streak came to an end at the Miami Open, and the four-time Grand Slam champion will get just that—for better or worse—as she makes her return at ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Will Launch A Skincare Brand For Melanated Skin Tones
Continuing to conquer the world of tennis, Naomi Osaka is now preparing to try something new. The sports star is ready to launch her very own skincare brand, Business of Fashion reports, and her ... ( read original story ...)
China’s map of Senkaku Islands draws protest from Tokyo
Japan has opposed a Chinese decision to release a land survey of the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, after Beijing's ministry of natural resources reaffirmed Chinese claims. Tokyo's Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Australian Olympians fast-tracked for jabs before Tokyo games
All Australian athletes and officials heading to the Tokyo Olympics will be fast-tracked for vaccination ahead of the games, the government has said. More than 2,000 Olympians, Paralympians, their ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Britain to send ‘strongest ever’ swimming team to Tokyo
Britain will be sending its strongest ever swimming team to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Team GB head Mark England said on Tuesday after an initial squad of 28 was announced with more to come before July. ( read original story ...)
Ann-Marie McGlynn’s agonising near miss will not earn her Tokyo berth but Kate O’Connor’s Olympic hopes rise
Ann-Marie McGlynn's agonising qualifying time near miss will not be enough to secure a Tokyo spot as heptathlete Kate O'Connor's hopes rise. ( read original story ...)
Kathleen Dawson hopes to emulate Helen Gordon at Tokyo Games
Kathleen Dawson believes she has "a realistic chance" of ending Scotland's 69-year wait for a female Olympic swimming medallist. ( read original story ...)
RECUR Hopes NFT Boom will be Crypto Bridge for Legacy Brands
CEOs eye chain-agnostic NFTs to bring in household-name brands Welcome to The Ask, where each week Crypto Investor interviews essential voices doing the work to make crypto 'mainstream.' Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 relief fund for India raises over $2.2 million in donations of crypto assets
Industry giants like Ethereum creator Vitalik Buteri have donated to the COVID-19 relief fund for India set up by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls amid coronavirus concerns
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average declined 134.34 points, or 0.46%, to 28,991.89. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange decreased 14.60 ... ( read original story ...)
Ben Proud and James Guy among 24 swimmers added to Team GB squad for Tokyo
The latest batch of entrants join Adam Peaty, Duncan Scott, James Wilby and Luke Greenbank, who secured their spots at the start of the year. ( read original story ...)
Australian athletes given priority access to COVID vaccines ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Australian government on Tuesday said members of the Olympic team would be vaccinated under a priority group which includes health-care workers, Indigenous people aged over 55 and people older ... ( read original story ...)
Mastercard and Gemini Exchange Launching Crypto Rewards Card
The US crypto exchange Gemini has partnered with Mastercard and WeBank to launch a credit card that will give its users rewards in cryptocurrency. The card ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla Sells Bitcoin, Elon Musk Denies Pumping and Dumping Crypto to Make ‘Fortune’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made the claim against Musk on Twitter after Tesla reported its Q1 2021 earnings. ( read original story ...)
Pittsburgh Pirates Partner With Crypto Veteran on Rewards App
The Pittsburgh Pirates are partnering with a crypto-industry veteran launching a rewards program platform, seeking to capitalize on the rising demand for more digital-focused experiences. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Team GB add 24 swimmers to Olympic squad
Double Olympic silver medallist James Guy and British record holder Molly Renshaw are among 24 swimmers added to the Team GB squad for the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)