As much as the Olympic Games are a showcase of world-class athletic ability, they’re also a place to demonstrate world-class sportsmanship. Nowhere was that more evident at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics than during Sunday’s men’s high jump final, when Qatar’s Mutaz Esha Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi decided to forgo a jump-off and instead share the Olympic gold medal. Here’s […]
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As the 5 p.m. Sunday deadline approached for teams to sign their draft picks, an agreement between the Mets and their first-round selection Kumar Rocker appeared very unlikely, multiple industry sources told The Post. The draft-day arrangement with the Mets and the Vanderbilt pitcher for a $6-million signing bonus — well over the $4.74 million slot figure for the 10th […]
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Raven Saunders of the United States crossed her arms over her head. A second athlete, the American fencer Race Imboden, accepted a medal with a symbol drawn on his hand. By Matthew Futterman, Talya Minsberg and David W. Chen TOKYO — In the morning, Raven Saunders of the United States captured the silver medal in the shot put. Source: Read Full […]
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TOKYO — Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before Italian runner Marcell Jacobs was the surprising winner of the race to determine the fastest man in the world. Jacobs crossed the line in 9.80 seconds on Sunday to bring the sprint gold to Italy for the first time. Jacobs topped Fred Kerley of the […]
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LORD Digby Jones has hit back after receiving criticism for denouncing Alex Scott's pronunciation on BBC Sport's coverage of Olympics. The former Government minister, 65, had previously suggested that the presenter needed elocution lessons, after noticing she failed to say her 'g's' when talking about events including fencing and kayaking. He was met with a barrage of abuse online, but […]
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winners Chelsea are back in action this weekend as they make the short trip to Arsenal in a pre-season clash. The Gunners have been busy in the transfer market and will be hoping to show off some of their new signings. Chelsea, meanwhile, have signed Marcus Bettinelli from Fulham but are waiting on a few of their Euro […]
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TEAM GB are back in the medals again on Day 9 of the Olympic Games. Max Whitlock has RETAINED his Olympic title after a sensational routine on the pommel horse. Charlotte Worthington put in the performance of a lifetime to stun American Hannah Roberts in the BMX freestyle, winning gold after scoring 97.50. And Declan Brooks was also in the […]
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THE Tokyo Olympics is here with no event more eagerly anticipated than the men's 100m sprint. However, it won't feel quite the same without Usain Bolt competing. Why isn't Usain Bolt at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Usain Bolt will not be at the Tokyo Olympic Games because he has retired. The Jamaican, who would be competing in Tokyo at the […]
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TENNIS superstar Novak Djokovic lost the plot during the men's Olympic bronze medal match – throwing his racket into the STANDS. The World No.1 had his hopes of a Golden Slam shattered by German Alexander Zverev earlier this week, crashing out at the semi-final stage. And the Serbian's hopes of leaving the Tokyo 2020 games with an individual medal were […]
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THE girls who partied with Wayne Rooney didn't realise he was a football star at first, a friend has claimed. And one of them knew he was famous but allegedly kept on calling him Wayne CLOONEY. The pal told the Mirror: "It was hilarious but everyone was in high spirits and enjoying themselves. “They can be a feisty bunch and […]
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