I tried just focusing on basketball, and I am still being painted as this character… At the end of the day, I can’t do much about it. I know my heart is in the right place when I make decisions,’ says ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics begins at Tokyo Paralympics
Athletics got under way at the Tokyo Paralympics on Friday with Brazil snagging the first track gold, as elsewhere Australia's wheelchair rugby team battled to keep their gold medal hopes alive. ( read original story ...)
Raiders acquire LB Denzel Perryman from Panthers
There's a replica of the Golden Kinshachi, two of which adorn the roof of the Dojon, and are symbols of Nagoya. And a nice view from the 7th Floor as well. After this we decided to head on ... ( read original story ...)
Fokohaela On The Inspiration Behind The Nagoya Grampus Eight Heritage Capsule
Fuelled by nostalgia but reworked for a modern day audience, get an insight into the ideation and design process behind the Mizuno x SoccerBible x Fokohaela Nagoya Grampus Eight Heritage Capsule from ... ( read original story ...)
Court Care: Osaka and BodyArmor Unveil Refurbished Queens Court
Reigning champion Naomi Osaka has lit up Queens before launching her US Open defense. The four-time Grand Slam champion returned to her roots today—the tennis courts at Detective Keith L. Williams ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cherishes return to Queens park: ‘Where it all started’
Under a hot sun not far from Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, Naomi Osaka couldn’t get the smile off her face Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Talks Embracing Herself, Opting Out Of Media Training And Pre-Game Ritual
The tennis champion shared that her “quiet” temperament has always been something that’s set her aside from the crowd. ( read original story ...)
‘Every risk that I took, it’s all worth it’: Abbas Karimi fled Afghanistan at age 16, now he’s representing the Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo 2020
Para swimmer Abbas Karimi says he wants to represent people with disabilities, as well as refugees when he competes at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020 day three: athletics begins, swimming, cycling and more – live!
Track and field events get under way at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on another busy day of sport. Join our team of writers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pulls 1.6M COVID vaccine doses over contamination fear as COVID’s spread causes heartache, Paralympic anxiety
Leaders tell anxious residents the already-lagging vaccination program won't be disrupted, as COVID's resurgence causes heartache and Paralympic angst. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics briefing: GB’s gold rush and a TikTok star shines
Five British golds but China top the medal table, and Sir Lee Pearson rides again ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympics: Hazel Macleod’s hectic schedule leads to Tokyo paratriathlon
Addressing the constant queries of an inquisitive two-year-old is a full-time occupation in itself. “We’re in the ‘Why?’ phase just now,” Hazel Macleod sighs am ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has signed on with Tom Brady’s NFT company
Osaka’s personal NFTs on Autograph range from $12-$100, alongside NFTs of big-name athletes such as Tiger Woods and Wayne Gretzky. ( read original story ...)
US OPEN 2021: Osaka defends; Barty tries for 2nd Slam in row
AP Women to watch at the U.S. Open, which starts Monday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York: Grand Slam Singles Titles: 2 — French Open (2019), Wimbledon (2021) Last 5 U.S. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opened Up About Why She Chose Speak Out on Mental Health
Naomi Osaka stunned sports fans back in May when she chose to forego post-match press at the French Open. At the time, she cited her mental health as the reasoning for not wanting to subject herself ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Andy Stevenson and Tanni Grey-Thompson celebrate the first 2 days of the Paralympics. ( read original story ...)