Former US President Obama joins NBA Africa as partner
Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner, advancing social responsibility efforts across the continent,…
3 years ago
Sports — International
NBA will keep play-in tournament for playoff spots next season
NBA team owners approved a proposal on Tuesday to continue the play-in tournament for the 2021-22 season, keeping the expanded…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
Sacrifice, exile: how Filipina Hidilyn Diaz made Olympic history
by Daniel HICKS Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Triumphant weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz will now forget the years of…
3 years ago
‘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…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
Weightlifter Diaz wins first ever Olympic gold for Philippines
by Daniel HICKS Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history on Monday when she became…
3 years ago
Japan’s Nishiya, 13, first women’s Olympic skateboard champion
Japan's Momiji Nishiya became one of the youngest individual Olympic champions in history when she won the inaugural women's skateboarding…
3 years ago
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