Tokyo Games again show what the Olympics are all about
Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. If ever there is a new motto created for the Olympic Games, one could make a very…
England vs India: Day five of first Test delayed by persistent rain at Trent Bridge
The start of day five of the first Test between England and India has been delayed by persistent rain in Nottingham. The match was set…
Athletes in the Tokyo 2020 spotlight
Athletes who impressed Caeleb Dressel (USA, Swimming) Caeleb Dressel reacts during the men’s 4 x 100m medley relay final on Aug 1, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS He has…
German coach kicked out of Olympics for PUNCHING horse that refused to jump in modern pentathlon
GERMANY coach Kim Raisner has been disqualified from the men's modern pentathlon after PUNCHING a horse. Raisner, 48, a retired modern pentathlete, was left fuming…
Olympics: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge retains men's marathon gold
SAPPORO (AFP, REUTERS) – Eliud Kipchoge became only the third man to win consecutive marathon golds at the Olympics on Sunday (Aug 8), as he got…
Olympics: Tokyo Games successful amid Covid-19 uncertainties: IOC chief Thomas Bach
TOKYO (REUTERS) – The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been a success given the uncertainties surrounding the postponed event because of the Covid-19 pandemic, International…
India won its first gold in track and field.
By Ron DePasquale India has at last won gold in track and field at the Olympics. Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin on Saturday with…
Kevin Durant is as close to perfect as there is in sports right now
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Lions boss Warren Gatland reacts to agonising South Africa series defeat
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Joe Root’s brilliant ton gives England hope but India have edge going into last day of first Test
Joe Root kept England’s hopes of victory over India in the first Test alive with a superb 21st Test hundred on an absorbing day four…