After winning his 20th grand slam in Sunday's Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic said he was "50-50" on participating at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Djokovic still undecided on Tokyo Olympics
The Latest on Wimbledon (all times local): 7:10 p.m. Novak Djokovic says he’s still undecided on whether he will play at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tennis-World No.1 Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Games
Serbia's Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he was "50-50" about competing at the Tokyo Olympics later this month following the organisers' decision to ban fans from attending and the restrictions on the ... ( read original story ...)
Murakami adaptation by Japan’s Hamaguchi vies for Cannes awards
Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi unveiled his awards contender at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, a tale of heartbreak and regrets which emerges in almost road movie-style over the course of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wins Best Female Athlete At ESPYS, Says Past Year Has Been ‘Really Tough’
The tennis superstar made her first public appearance after withdrawing from the French Open and Wimbledon over mental health concerns. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Ogawa goal enough to give Yokohama FC 2nd win of season
Keijiro Ogawa's 11th-minute goal proved crucial as Yokohama FC clung on to a 1-0 win away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Sunday, the bottom side claiming their second win of the season after 22 games. ( read original story ...)
Anthony Mackie defended Sha’Carri Richardson and Naomi Osaka in ESPY Awards speech
ESPY Awards 2021 host Anthony Mackie spoke out against Richardson's Olympic ban and called Osaka's punishment for skipping media appearances "crazy." ... ( read original story ...)
Frenchman starts hunger strike by Tokyo Olympic Stadium in desperate bid to see his kids
Japan’s unique custody laws have deprived Vincent Fichot of access to his young children. He wants to persuade President Macron to help. ( read original story ...)
St. John’s chiropractor heads for Tokyo Olympic games after delayed start due to pandemic
It was a long road to get there, but Janice Drover of St. John's is preparing for the experience of a lifetime by taking part in the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima and Sapporo join Tokyo in banning Olympic spectators
Tokyo organisers and the IOC earlier in the week barred all fans from venues in Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon finals lack Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka because they put their well-being first
More than ever, prominent athletes are not only following their own consciences but also openly prioritizing their heath — both physically and emotionally. ( read original story ...)
Money, politics and split opinion in Japan on ‘grand gift’ of Tokyo Olympics
A pandemic-adjusted Olympic Games is coming to Tokyo in less than two weeks amid a state of emergency and sustained opposition from those who fear the potential public health consequences of what's to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt ready to deploy economic stimulus flexibly, spokesman says
Japan stands ready to pump more money into the economy to ease the pain of a prolonged pandemic, the top government spokesman said on Sunday, nodding to growing political calls for additional stimulus ... ( read original story ...)
Spectators also barred from outlying venues at Tokyo Olympics
Two more prefectures outside the immediate Tokyo area have decided to bar fans from attending Olympic events because of rising coronavirus infections as the pandemic-delayed games opens in just under ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Onaiwu scores as 2nd-place F Marinos win 6th straight
Japan forward Ado Onaiwu scored as second-place Yokohama F Marinos claimed their sixth straight win in the J-League first division on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka returns to spotlight, wins best athlete in women’s sports at ESPYS
Osaka won as the best athlete in women's sports at the annual show honoring the year's top athletes and sports moments. It was moved to New York from Los Angeles this year because ... ( read original story ...)