August 31, 2021
Naomi Osaka wins in first Grand Slam
Defending champion Naomi Osaka claimed a straight-set victory at the US Open on her first Grand Slam appearance since withdrawing from the French Open. The Japanese third seed, 23, ground down Czech world number 87 Marie Bouzkova for a 6-4 6-1…
August 30, 2021
Messi makes PSG debut in 2-0 win as Mbappe scores both goals
Lionel Messi made his Paris St-Germain debut as a 66th-minute substitute in a 2-0 win at Reims in Ligue 1. The Argentine, wearing his new number 30 PSG shirt, received a standing ovation as he replaced his friend Neymar in front of a sell-out……
August 27, 2021
Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus says coach Allegri
TURIN, Italy, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of staying at Juventus, the club's coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Friday, amid media speculation that Manchester City could be his next destination. Widespread reports in the…
August 27, 2021
Fraser-Pryce beats Olympic champion Thompson-Herah on night of upsets
LAUSANNE, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce led a list of upsets at a blustery Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Thursday as she beat Olympic sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah in the women’s 100 metres. Thompson-Herah was among an…
August 26, 2021
Elaine Thompson-Herah: Double Olympic champion feels new women’s 100m record is within reach
Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah feels a new women's 100m world record is within reach as she prepares for the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Jamaican, 29, ran 10.54 seconds at the Eugene Diamond League last…
August 26, 2021
TCI Sailor Participates in ILCA Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships in Ireland
TCI’s Grace Reaston-Brown recently sailed in the ILCA Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships, which took place in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland on August 7-14. The young sailor competed in a series of races placing 32nd out of 40 sailors in the Silver…
August 26, 2021
Both of the Williams sisters will miss the US Open
(CNN) Twenty-three-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams and her sister, seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams, will miss the final tennis major of the year, the US Open, the two announced on social media on Wednesday. Serena…
August 20, 2021
Azeem Rafiq accuses Yorkshire of downplaying racism
Former player Azeem Rafiq has accused Yorkshire of downplaying racism by calling him the victim of "inappropriate behaviour". Rafiq, 30, claimed last year that "institutional racism" at the club left him close to taking his own life. Yorkshire have…
August 16, 2021
Naomi Osaka cries at Cincinnati Masters press conference
Naomi Osaka broke down in tears before resuming her first news conference since the controversy over refusing to speak to media at the French Open. Osaka became emotional shortly after being asked about "dealing with media in this format" - and the…
August 15, 2021
GB athletes to get more government funds in run-up to Paris Games
The government will increase its funding of Great Britain's Olympians and Paralympians by £23.4m annually to £77.4m a year to aid preparation for the Paris Games in 2024. The money will be provided in addition to National Lottery funds, and athletes…