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Tokyo 2020: No international fans at Olympics and Paralympics
No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, organisers say.
Japanese authorities told the Olympic and Paralympic committees it…
Rachael Blackmore leading Cheltenham jockey in ‘phenomenal’ Festival
Rachael Blackmore said her Cheltenham Festival had been "phenomenal" after becoming the first woman to be the leading jockey at the meeting.
The Irish rider had six wins, more than the entire British training contingent.
Blackmore,…
Six Nations 2021: Wales face France in Paris for Grand Slam in unfamiliar circumstances
Wales rugby fans are all set for another potential Grand Slam Saturday - but it will be a day unlike any others.
Scotland host Italy and England travel to Dublin as the Six Nations appetisers before the main course in Paris with only…
Six Nations: Wales lock Adam Beard back for Grand Slam trip to France
Coach Wayne Pivac has recalled lock Adam Beard in the only change to his side as Wales aim to complete the Six Nations Grand Slam against France.
Beard was rested for the 48-7 win over Italy after starting the victories over Ireland,…
Six Nations 2021: Ireland v England – Elliot Daly will replace injured Henry Slade at outside…
England's Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade against Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match, making his first international start at outside centre since 2016.
Slade suffered a calf injury in training on Monday, making…
Tokyo Games creative head quits over ‘Olympig’ insult
Tokyo Olympics' creative chief has resigned after suggesting that a female comedian could appear as an "Olympig", in the latest setback for the Games.
Hiroshi Sasaki said plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe could wear pig ears at the…
Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Milwaukee Bucks beat Philadelphia 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 10 points in overtime as Milwaukee Bucks came back from a 19-point deficit to beat Philadelphia 76ers 109-105.
He registered 32 points, 15 rebounds and five assists as the Bucks won a fifth game in a row…
America’s Cup: New Zealand retain title with 7-3 win over Luna Rossa
Team New Zealand sealed the 36th America's Cup with a 7-3 victory over Italy's Luna Rossa after a 46-second win in race 10 off Auckland's coast.
TNZ retained the Auld Mug, international sport's oldest trophy, with a dominant display in…
Tiger Woods returns home from hospital after crash
Tiger Woods has returned home and will work on "getting stronger every day" following the car crash that left him with significant injuries.
The American, 45, needed surgery after suffering a fractured leg and shattered ankle in the…
Six Nations 2021: Ken Owens says Wales coach Wayne Pivac right to back philosophy
Hooker Ken Owens says he is glad Wayne Pivac continued to believe in his coaching mantra, with Wales now on the brink of a Grand Slam.
Pivac won three out of 10 games in his first year in charge but has led Wales to four wins in the…