Tokyo Olympics: CIV, KOS and other country acronyms you might not recognise
People around the world have been struggling out of bed early this week, bleary-eyed, clinging to cups of coffee and scrambling haplessly in the dark…
Watford refusing to sell Daniel Bachmann after Arsenal show transfer interest in £15m keeper
WATFORD are refusing to sell keeper Daniel Bachmann. Ajax and Arsenal have shown an interest in the Austrian keeper who impressed at Euro 2020. Yet…
Olympics: Singapore swimmer Schooling smarting after poor show, but promises there's 'much more left in the tank'
TOKYO – The morning after he relinquished his Olympic title, Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling admitted his poor performances have stung him. In an interview with…
The United States fails to medal in rowing for the first time since 1908.
By Juliet Macur The United States rowing team had two final chances on Friday to win a medal in rowing at the Tokyo Games, but…
Simone Biles explains all-around withdrawal at Olympics: 'My mind and body are simply not in sync'
Simone Biles spoke out for the first time since she shocked the world by dropping out of the team final and.women’s individual all-around at the…
Pistons Select Cade Cunningham With No. 1 Pick in N.B.A. Draft
Cunningham, a 6-foot-8 guard out of Oklahoma State, becomes the latest part of Detroit’s pursuit of a resurgence. By Sopan Deb The Detroit Pistons, a…
The United States and Australia are having a private medals race in swimming.
By Matt Futterman The Olympic swim meet has reached the point where it’s safe to begin drawing some broad conclusions about what has gone on…
Faster, higher, stronger together: Why Tokyo Games were made for these times
Sport might be the opiate of the masses, but don’t the masses need an opiate. Tranquilliser, escape hatch, fantasy – everything that Karl Marx derided…
U.S. broadcast coverage on Thursday night includes gymnastics, basketball and BMX racing.
By Alexandra E. Petri Here are some highlights of U.S. broadcast coverage on Thursday evening and overnight. All times are Eastern. GYMNASTICS: Sunisa Lee, an…
Olympic swimmers can barely contain themselves after announcer compliments ‘third leg’
More On: 2020 olympics Paris 2024 Olympics logo roasted for looking like a ‘Karen’ Olympian used condom to win gold: ‘Smooth finish’ Meet Suni Lee,…