Fans Banned From Olympics As Japan Declares COVID State Of Emergency
Fans were banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, following a state of emergency on Thursday, Olympic Minister Tamayo Marukawa told the Japanese news agency Kyodo. The ban was announced by the International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers, reducing the games to a made-for-TV event. Fans from abroad were banned […]
Hurkacz Stuns Federer In Straight Sets To Reach Wimbledon Semi-finals
World No 18 Hubert Hurkacz produced an inspired performance to end Roger Federer’s quest for a ninth Wimbledon title and landmark 21st Grand Slam crown with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court. In front of a sell-out crowd on the storied arena Federer has presided over since his first title in 2003, Hurkacz excelled firing […]
Euro 2020: England Reaches First Major Final In 55 Years After Beating Denmark
Harry Kane netted an extra-time goal as England beat Denmark 2-1 to advance to the 2020 European Championship final against Italy. In the first period of extra time, Kane knocked in the rebound after Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel had saved his initial spot-kick attempt to give England the lead and earn them a berth in the […]
Euro 2020: England Face Denmark In Semis, Eye First Major Final Since 1966
England are preparing to face Denmark in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Wednesday, knowing victory will secure them a place in a major men’s tournament final for the first time since 1966. Gareth Southgate’s side will face Italy in Sunday’s final if they defeat the Danes in front of around 60,000 mostly […]
Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic Ease Into Last Eight In Front Of Bigger Crowds at Centre Court
Eight-time champion Roger Federer followed top seed Novak Djokovic into the Wimbledon quarter-finals as both eased through their last-16 matches. Djokovic, 34, continued his bid for a record-equalling 20th men’s Grand Slam title with a 6-2 6-4 6-2 win against Chile’s Cristian Garin. Federer, who holds the record alongside Rafael Nadal, later won 7-5 6-4 […]
Euro 2020 Semi-final ‘Very Special Opportunity’ To Make England Fans Happy, Southgate Says
England have a “very special opportunity” to make the country happy when they face Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final on Wednesday, says manager Gareth Southgate. A 4-0 quarter-final win against Ukraine in Rome on Saturday sent Southgate’s side through to the last four. They now return to Wembley – the site of their last […]
F1: Lewis Hamilton Says Max Verstappen ‘Walking Away With It’ After Austrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won’t say it, but the reality is that he is in pretty much total control of this year’s Formula 1 championship battle after victory in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver has taken four wins in the past five races and only did not win them all because his left rear […]
England Thrash Ukraine 4-0 To Reach First Euro Semis In 25 Years
England produced a magnificent display as they thrashed Ukraine in Rome to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark at Wembley. Manager Gareth Southgate’s side followed up the landmark victory over Germany in the last 16 by producing a performance of composure and the highest quality to continue their impressive progress in this tournament. […]
Tokyo Olympic: Nigerian Quartet Women Disqualified By WA
World Athletics (WA) has disqualified Nigeria women’s 4x400m team from the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan following a technical infringement in the qualification process. Recall that the quartet of Patience Okon, Imaobong Uko, Favour Ofili, and Knowledge Omovoh ran a Season Best (SB) of 3:26.83 at the recently concluded Lagos State Athletics Open […]
England Boss Southgate Says No Rotation In Euro Quarterfinal With Ukraine
Gareth Southgate said it would be “an insult to Ukraine” for England to rotate their lineup due to the possibility of four players missing a potential Euro 2020 semifinal. Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips would all be ruled out of a last-four encounter against either the Czech Republic or Denmark if […]
