Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to retain her Olympic 100m title.
Archive | July 2021
Dani Carvajal extends Real Madrid contract….
Dani Carvajal has signed a new four-year contract at Real Madrid which will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2025.
Okagbare fumes over disqualification of Nigerian athletes….
Nigerian athlete and Olympic medal hopeful Blessing Okagbare has said that the sport system in Nigeria is flawed and that athletes are always at the receiving end of the damages.
German cycling boss sent home for racist remarks….
The sports director of the German Cycling Union has been sent home from the Tokyo Olympics after making racist comments during Wednesday’s men’s road time trial.
Bermuda becomes smallest country to win Olympic gold….
With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the smallest nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo.
Manchester United agree Raphael Varane fee….
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is near to joining Manchester United for an initial fee of around £34m.
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Tokyo Olympics….
Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffered a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earned a straight-set win in Tokyo.
Ronaldo returns to Juventus amidst speculation on future….
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Turin, but for how long the Portugal captain will remain is still a matter of some debate.
Lewandowski wins Germany footballer of the year award again….
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been crowned Germany’s Footballer of the Year for 2021.
Understanding Men’s Olympic soccer tournament and the under-23 rule….
The men’s soccer tournament at the Summer Olympics is restricted to under-23s, as part of a drive to preserve the FIFA World Cup’s status as the men’s game’s premier international event.
Pochettino signs new PSG contract….
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract that ties him to the Ligue 1 club until 2023, it has been announced.
Andy Murray withdraws from Olympics men’s singles tennis….
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Defending champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the men’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics with a minor thigh strain.
Son Heung-min signs new Tottenham contract….
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year contract keeping him at the club until 2025.
Everton suspend first team player….
Everton have suspended a first team player pending a police investigation, the Premier League club announced.
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony director fired a day before event….
The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be held.
Brisbane confirmed as 2032 Olympic Games host….
Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after being approved by the International Olympic Committee.
Sweden women end USA’s 44 games unbeaten run….
United States forward Megan Rapinoe said they “got bopped” and did “dumb stuff” as they lost their opening match to Sweden at the Olympic Games.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first NBA title for 50 years….
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks claimed their first NBA title for 50 years with a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk confirmed for 25 September….
Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Oleksandr Usyk will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 25 September.
Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Arsenal…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Anderlecht and Belgium youth midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term contract.
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