Japanese police raid home of Tokyo Olympics executive
TOKYO: Japanese police on Tuesday raided the home of a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member who allegedly received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported.
Scotland Sport News
US mulls more events after World Athletics Championships success
EUGENE, Oregon: As a metaphor for a sport with lofty ambitions, Armand Duplantis soaring to a pole vault world record was the perfectly scripted final act that a thrilling World Athletics Championships deserved.
‘Wonderful day’ for Marianne Vos as she wins Stage 2 of women’s Tour de France
PROVINS, France: Dutch rider Marianne Vos took over the yellow jersey in the women’s Tour de France with victory in a three-way sprint to win the second stage from Meaux to Provins on Monday.
‘Games Wide Open’ revealed as Paris 2024 Olympics slogan
PARIS: Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics unveiled “Games Wide Open” as their official slogan on Monday and announced prices for tickets fans can start to apply for from December.
Leadership of Scottish cricket engulfed in racism scandal
STIRLING, Scotland: The leadership of Scottish cricket was found to be institutionally racist by an independent review, dealing another major blow to the sport after a similar scandal in the English game. The review was published Monday following a seven-month investigation sparked by allegations from Scotland’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Majid Haq, and his former teammate, Qasim Sheikh. It found that governing body Cricket Scotland failed in 29 out of 31 indicators of institutional racism set out by a consultancy firm leading the investigation.
Everton could make late move for 'fabulous' Premier League star at Goodison Park
Everton boss Frank Lampard could seal a reunion with Chelsea ace Billy Gilmour as his current employers are ‘definitely interested’ in sanctioning a loan move amid links to Goodison Park, according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown.
Rangers targeting 'powerful' 6 foot 2 star who's 'similar to Bassey' at Ibrox
Rangers target Ali Koiki has ‘similar qualities’ to departed Ibrox hero Calvin Bassey, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
West Brom among 12 clubs eyeing move for 'phenomenal' gem; he's open to leaving his current club
West Brom are among a dozen clubs being linked with a move for Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson this summer, according to a new report.