Lamont Marcell Jacobs becomes third man in history to win Olympic and European 100m titles back-to-back
By Ben Morse, CNN
Tokyo Sport News
Finn McGeever clinches third in heat but not in 400m freestyle final contention
Finn McGeever missed out on a place in the men's 400m freestyle final at the European Swimming Championships in Rome.
Kejuaraan Dunia Bulutangkis 2022: Tekad Fajar/Rian Beri Kado HUT RI
Ganda putra Indonesia Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto bertekad memberi kado HUT Republik Indonesia yang ke-77, dalam bentuk raihan gelar juara dunia untuk kali pertama kali dalam karier mereka.
Tokyo Olympics Board Member Arrested Over Bribery Allegations
A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, prosecutors said, along with three other men connected to the scandal. Haruyuki Takahashi allegedly received $380,000 from high-street business suit retailer Aoki Holdings, an official partner of last year's pandemic-delayed 2020 Games. The 78-year-old was arrested along with Aoki chairman Hironori Aoki, 83, and two other executives from the retailer, according to Tokyo Prosecutors Office documents seen by AFP.
Ireland hoping to continue excellent EuroHockey qualifying record
Ireland will be trying to find a balance between youth and experience when they take to the field for the EuroHockey Championship qualifiers in Dublin this weekend, according to captain Katie Mullan.
Tokyo prosecutors arrest former member of Olympic panel
TOKYO: Japanese prosecutors have arrested a former member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics board, Haruyuki Takahashi, on suspicion of bribery, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper said on Wednesday (Aug 17).
Kelly Cheng, Betsi Flint earn big win for U.S. beach volleyball as Olympic qualifying nears
Olympian Kelly Cheng (née Claes) and new partner Betsi Flint won a top-level international beach volleyball tournament in Hamburg last week, the biggest title for an American pair since the Tokyo Olympics.
Japanese hoping home advantage yields Asian Champions League success
TOKYO : Japanese clubs will look to return to prominence when the Asian Champions League resumes on Thursday, with three J-League outfits among the eight teams remaining in the eastern side of the draw.