Japan will shift policy to focus on hospitalising patients who are seriously ill with the COVID-19 and those at risk of becoming so, officials said, to avoid strain on the medical system as cases ... ( read original story ...)
Mythical Japanese beast statues fly through air on copter ride back to Nagoya Castle home【Videos】
You’d probably guess that Nagoya Castle, standing tall in downtown Nagoya, is a symbol of the city, and you’d be right…or at least half-right. While it’s definitely Nagoya’s biggest landmark in terms ... ( read original story ...)
Field loaded for women’s 200-meter final at Tokyo Olympics
Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American Gabby Thomas are the favorites in the 200 meter final at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: cycling, diving, women’s 200m final and more – live!
It’s day 11 in Tokyo and lots more medals are up for grabs. Join our writers for all the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Podcaster Tim Dillon slams Naomi Osaka in profanity-laced rant
Podcaster Tim Dillon has taken aim at Naomi Osaka for citing mental health concerns as the reason why she’s taking a break from the media. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Simone Biles returns, Team USA squads begin knockout rounds
After taking nearly all individual competitions off, Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam final while knockout rounds begin in other sports. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Hassan takes 5000m gold, GB weightlifting silver and more – live!
It’s day 10 in Tokyo and lots more medals are up for grabs. Join our writers for all the latest ... ( 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 ...)
‘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 ...)