Month: July 2021
Japanese star makes history with skateboarding gold
Japan's Yuto Horigome has won the first-ever skateboarding competition at the Olympic Games, taking gold in the men's street category in the city where he learned to skate as a kid and where his sport is often frowned upon.
Maskless medallists hit with IOC warning
Swimmers mingling during medal ceremonies have been warned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that they are not exempt from the strict COVID-19 protocols in place at the Tokyo Olympics.
Bunker roasted for controversial Fifita call
Star Titans back-rower David Fifita played arguably his best game of the season, but his performance was overshadowed by controversy when the bunker intervened in a moment when he appeared to drop the ball.
Storm lose battle for in-demand skipper
Cronulla have continued their recruitment raid on the Melbourne Storm roster, signing hard-nosed forward Dale Finucane on a four-year deal.
Barty crashes out of Olympics in shock loss
Ash Barty has crashed out in the first round of the Tokyo Olympics women's singles tournament, going down in straight sets to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Andy Murray won't defend Olympics crown
Two-time defending champion Andy Murray withdrew from the singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday because of a right quad strain.