With Tokyo 2020 overshadowed by Covid-19, athletes are left to bring light to troubled Olympics
CNN
The Covid-19 pandemic has loomed large over the Tokyo Olympics ever since last year's postponement, shaping a Games the like of which has never been seen before.
When the opening ceremony gets underway on Friday, it will put an end to months of speculation over whether the Olympics would be even able to go ahead, as well as prompting further questions about how Covid-19 could shape the weeks to come. Tokyo 2020 will host about 11,000 athletes -- representing more than 200 countries -- and they will be staying in 21 residential buildings.
As a transgender athlete, CeCé Telfer is used to fighting for acceptance, both on the sports field and in her day-to-day life. That battle, she says, has become even more challenging in the weeks since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Novak Djokovic believes that “favoritism” is damaging tennis’ anti-doping system as several players speak out in light of Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban.
Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, bringing the total number of accusers to 16, according to The Baltimore Banner.
College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process.
Tiger Woods spoke about the death of his mother during the Genesis Invitational, the tournament he hosts, on Sunday, saying: “It’s been a tough process to go through.”
Political tensions turned into on ice tensions as USA defeated Canada 3-1 on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.
Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban from tennis to settle a case which has lingered over the sport for months after he twice tested positive for a banned substance, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Saturday.
After almost a year of hard work, it’s time for the Philadelphia Eagles and their adoring fans to enjoy the moment.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran a time of 3:45.14 for an indoor mile in Liévin, France, beating Yared Nuguse’s record set five days before by more than a second.
The mixed doubles competition at this year’s US Open will be held earlier than normal in the hope of showcasing some of tennis’ biggest stars, but the decision has also prompted ire from players.
Real Madrid did what it always seems to do in the Champions League and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Manchester City in the first-leg of its playoff knockout tie on Tuesday.
As the confetti fell and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates celebrated all around him, Jalen Hurts continued to look like the calmest man at Super Bowl LIX.
To be the man, you have to beat the man, and the Philadelphia Eagles just announced their arrival as the NFL’s best team by snuffing out the league’s latest dynasty.