USWNT faces a familiar foe in soccer semifinal; world record holder Keni Harrison takes silver in women's 100m hurdles. ( read original story ...)
Japan shelters Belarusian sprinter who sought to flee at the Olympics
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches. ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.K. Plan Booster Jabs; India at Risk Again: Virus Update
The U.K. is set to deliver booster shots to 32 million people starting September, The Telegraph reported, while Japan is planning to recommend boosters next year according to a report from Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Japan expands COVID-19 state of emergency to Osaka and areas around Tokyo
The government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has added Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Osaka prefectures to areas under the emergency from Monday through Aug. 31. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Sha’Carri Richardson: The struggle women of color face in exercising self-care
Black women are literally expected to be super women, from heading households to serving as emotional support for White people who want to be allies, but need our help figuring out how to get there. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Athletics-Greek Tentoglou wins men’s long jump gold in Tokyo
By Sudipto Ganguly TOKYO (Reuters) -Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. Juan Miguel Echevarria of Cuba took the silver while his compatriot ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shelters Belarusian sprinter who sought to flee the Olympics
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches. ( read original story ...)
Japan shoots way into quarters with 102-83 rout of Nigeria
Saki Hayashi scored 23 points and Japan shot its way into the quarterfinals with a 102-83 rout of Nigeria on Monday in the final pool play game for both teams. Yuki Miyazwa added 19 points for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for greater attention to ‘survival’ of Taiwan
Japan’s defence minister has called on the international community to pay greater attention to the “survival of Taiwan” as he warned that China’s military build-up was enveloping the island. Nobuo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands COVID state of emergency to 3 areas near Tokyo, Osaka
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka entered into a COVID-19 state of emergency Monday due to a recent spike in coronavirus cases, joining the capital and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: USWNT faces Canada in soccer semifinal, win would guarantee medal
The USWNT, which beat the Netherlands in penalty kicks Friday, will clinch an Olympic medal with a win over Canada. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Sprinter From Belarus Seeks Refuge in Japan, Fearing Jail at Home
Belarus tried to deport the sprinter, Kristina Timanovskaya, from Japan after she criticized her coaches for registering her for the wrong event. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Sprinter Stays in Japan After Belarus Tries to Deport Her
Kristina Timanovskaya, a Belarusian sprinter, said she sought protection in Japan after the Belarus Olympic Committee tried and failed to forcibly deport her, following an Instagram post where she ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics schedule: Women’s soccer semifinals highlight Day 10 in Tokyo
The USWNT has an opportunity to reach the gold medal match for the sixth time in the nation's Olympic history. ( read original story ...)
Belarus runner alleges Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan ‘without my consent’
Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya alleged her Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan in a dispute that led to a standoff at the airport. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics briefing: (high) jumping for joy and a new 100m king
A new 100m champion, medal-sharing champions and much more ... ( read original story ...)