Two of the most prominent members of the men's USA basketball team played a significant role in filling out the squad that will be competing at the ... ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer unsure about Tokyo Olympics, will reassess after Wimbledon
Roger Federer is still not sure whether he will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Saturday that he and his team plan to "reassess the situation after Wimbledon." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is trying to lure people into rural areas by selling $500 homes, but it’s not enough to fix the country’s ‘ghost town’ problem
There are more than eight million abandoned homes throughout rural Japan's 'ghost villages,' and experts say it's only going to get worse. ( read original story ...)
British & Irish Lions face Japan at Murrayfield
Becky Grey All times stated are UK British and Irish Lions v Japan (15:00 BST) Captain Alun Wyn Jones says the difficulty in getting the tour off the ground during the pandemic has given his side a ... ( read original story ...)
Canada vs. Japan: What are the differences?
The Olympic Games are about to begin, and Team Canada is heading all the way to Tokyo, Japan, to take part. Let’s get fired up for the games by learning more about Japan and comparing it to our very ... ( read original story ...)
Exhibition featuring controversial ‘comfort women’ statue barred from Osaka venue
An exhibition set to open in this west Japan city in July and show controversial artworks including a statue of a girl representing wartime ... ( read original story ...)
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka reopens on weekends for first time in 2 months
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka reopened on Saturday, its first weekend restart of business since its closure on April 25 due to a coronavirus state of emergency. The theme park reopened on weekdays ... ( read original story ...)
USJ in Osaka reopens on weekends for first time in 2 months
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka reopened on Saturday, its first weekend restart of business since its closure on April 25 due to a coronavirus state of emergency. The theme park reopened on weekdays ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Games: Team Ireland will be ‘100% ready’
"The most challenging Olympic games we will ever have had to send a delegation to." Peter Sherrard is the man tasked with organising Ireland's Olympic team for Tokyo 2020. Making plans for a national ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Competition tightens up for last spots on U.S. gymnastics team for Tokyo Olympics
US women can bring six gymnasts to Tokyo: four-person team; Jade Carey, who earned likely spot through event World Cup series; and another individual. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles dazzles during Olympic trials and locks in spot for Tokyo
The world and Olympic gymnastics champion put on a dazzling display during the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday night, pulling out all the stops — well, almost all of them — on her way to a commanding ... ( read original story ...)
Ficcadenti praises Nagoya Grampus’ mentality in AFC Champions League victory against Pohang Steelers
Bangkok: Massimo Ficcadenti took pride in Nagoya Grampus’ convincing performance following their 3-0 victory over Korea Republic’s Pohang Steelers in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Group G: Nagoya Grampus defeat Pohang Steelers to stay perfect in AFC Champions League | Football | News | AFC Champions League 2021
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Gymnastics-All smiles for Biles, as Tokyo comes into focus at U.S. trials
While Biles can boast one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport, the 25-time world medallist must earn her ticket to Tokyo this weekend in St. Louis, as Olympic hopefuls vie for a ... ( read original story ...)
Fraser-Pryce rockets to Jamaican 100m title, books ticket to Tokyo
Pryce, the fastest woman alive, sped to a 10.71 second (wind +1.0 m/s) win in the women's 100m on Friday, the second day of Jamaica's national athletics championships. ( read original story ...)
Jordan Chiles lost her spark a few years ago. The joy is back, and soon it could take her to Tokyo.
And if Chiles makes the team heading to Tokyo, the massive progress she has shown this year is the reason. But that’s not what her mother, Gina, looks for in her youngest child’s recent success. Yes, ... ( read original story ...)