Djokovic dominant as heat woes prompt schedule change TOKYO, JULY 28Novak Djokovic eased into the Tokyo 2020 men's singles quarter-finals on Wednesday, satisfied with his form and organisers' decision to delay the start of matches amid complaints from players about the hot and humid... Sports 28 Jul, 2021
Swimmers Singh, Shah to carry Nepal's flag Swimmers Gaurika Singh and Alex Gadegaard Shah will carry the Nepal national flag during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games slated for July 23 to August 8. Sports 14 Jul, 2021
Yearning for Olympic gold, 'Magnificent Mary' keeps punching MUMBAI: MC Mary Kom has spent close to two decades slugging it out in the ring but even at 36 one of the most decorated women boxers in the amateur game has no intention of quitting before she gets a chance to land the ultimate prize in Tokyo next... Art & Culture 14 Mar, 2019
Solo�says more US women players should speak up on pay LONDON: World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hope Solo on Thursday called for more US women soccer players to speak up for equality but suggested some feared their careers would suffer if they did. Speaking at the launch of the Foundation for Sports... 01 Jun, 2018
Cyclist Perkins gets nod from Putin for Russia switch MELBOURNE: Australian cyclist Shane Perkins has been given the green light to attain Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin, paving the way for the twice world champion to represent his new country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The... 18 Aug, 2017
Neymar cleared in tax evasion case, Brazilian court says Court says lack of just cause in criminal case Neymar expected to face Manchester United on Wednesday SAO PAULO: Barcelona striker Neymar has been cleared of any criminal charges in a long-running tax evasion case in Brazil, a Brazilian... 27 Jul, 2017
Phelps on comeback: 'We'll see if I get that itch again' Michael Phelps hasn't gotten the urge to return to swimming. Not yet anyway. The winningest athlete in Olympic history is clearly enjoying marriage, fatherhood and a newfound willingness to speak out on contentious issues such as doping... 19 Apr, 2017
Usain Bolt sprinkles star-dust as athletics goes Hollywood MELBOURNE: The Nitro Series promised to make athletics a show and the sport's ultimate show-man Usain Bolt capped its first meeting in Melbourne on Saturday by propelling his team of international "All-Stars" to a crowd-pleasing win in the 4x100... 04 Feb, 2017
Bolt rules out 2018 Commonwealth Games swan song MELBOURNE: Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Bolt, who completed a 'treble treble' of... 02 Feb, 2017
Japan's Watanabe sets world record in 200-metre breaststroke TOKYO: Japan teenager Ippei Watanabe has set a world record in the men's 200-metre breaststroke with a time of 2 minutes, 06.67 seconds. The 19-year-old university student improved on the previous mark of 2:07.01 set by compatriot Akihiro... 29 Jan, 2017
Lloyd scores twice, US women beat Switzerland 5-1 MINNEAPOLIS: Carli Lloyd scored twice and the US women's national team defeated Switzerland 5-1 in an exhibition match on Sunday. Christen Press, Crystal Dunn and Kealia Ohai also scored for the United States, playing its second friendly against... 24 Oct, 2016
Russian Chicherova stripped of 2008 Olympics high jump medal MOSCOW: Russian high jumper Anna Chicherova was officially stripped of her 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal after she tested positive for banned substances in re-tests of samples, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Chicherova,... 06 Oct, 2016
