Athletes fight limits on endorsements in Tokyo

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Holding up a pre-packaged vegan meal on Instagram Stories with a "paid partnership" tag and a "SummerGames" discount code, Malaika Mihambo looks just like any other athlete with a side gig as a social media influencer.

2021 Olympics men’s park skateboarding final: How to watch online

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The men’s park skateboarding final is closely approaching. Here’s how you can watch… With the debut of the Olympic Skateboarding event to the Tokyo 2020 Games, we have yet to be disappointed with the performances. So far, Japan has been making a name for themselves on the women’s front, with Sakura Yosozumi taking the gold, […]

Lions: Dan Campbell has the most obscene coffee order of all time (Video)

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If you think you rely on your morning coffee addiction, meet Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. Imagine starting your day off at Starbucks by ordering two venti coffees with two espresso shots in each of them. A barista taking your order would probably assume they are making drinks to be shared by more than […]

Naomi Osaka and Rui Hachimura

Olympics reignites ugly 'pure Japanese' debate

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Two multiracial athletes, two high-profile roles: Rising NBA star Rui Hachimura carried the Japanese flag at the Olympics' opening ceremony. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron. For Japan, it was a remarkable showcase of racial diversity — but one that also highlighted how much remains missing in a nation that values homogeneity and conformity.

All Blacks unveil team for Bledisloe Cup opener

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The Ioane brothers will start together for the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup opener but the Barrett siblings have had to settle for bench spots as coach Ian Foster unveiled his line-up to play the Wallabies on Saturday at Eden Park.