Osaka says painful home Olympic defeat ‘sucks’
by Martyn WOOD Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka conceded the pressure of trying to win an Olympic gold at home…
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Moroccan boxer tries to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics defeat
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Moroccan heavyweight boxer Youness Baalla attempted to bite David Nyika's ear during his defeat to the…
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‘So proud’: Hidilyn Diaz hailed for historic Olympic gold
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- With their eyes glued to a television in the southern Philippines, the family of weightlifter Hidilyn…
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Olympic fencing champ says Hong Kong ‘insane’ after first gold for 25 years
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Fencing gold medallist Edgar Cheung Ka-long said Hong Kong had gone "insane" after he won the…
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Doncic hits 48 points in Olympic basketball debut to remember
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- NBA star Luka Doncic scored a sensational 48 points as Slovenia routed Argentina 118-100 in their…
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Tropical storm approaches Japan, affecting Olympic events
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A tropical storm was barrelling towards northeastern Japan on Monday, forcing Tokyo Olympics organizers to reschedule…
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Tokyo Olympics: Carlo Paalam takes down Irish foe
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam opened his bid for the Tokyo Olympic gold on a good note after beating Irish opponent…
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NBA star Doncic leads Slovenia into Tokyo Olympics
PARIS, France (AFP) -- NBA star Luka Doncic delivered a triple-double to lead Slovenia over Lithuania 96-85 on Sunday and…
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LeBron’s days on Team USA likely done says Colangelo
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- NBA superstar LeBron James has probably played his final game for the United States…
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IOC vice-president in Japan as Olympic preparations ramp up
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates arrived in Japan on Tuesday, as organisers ramp up final…
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‘Impossible now’ – Japan’s Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic
by Hiroshi HIYAMA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Hundreds of Japanese towns and cities have been forced to rethink plans to…
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In Japan, disappointment but understanding over postponed Olympics
by Harumi OZAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese citizens reacted with bitter disappointment Tuesday at the news their Olympics were…
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