Cousins: ‘Don’t care’ about backlash over joining Warriors
DeMarcus Cousins isn’t concerned about the public backlash that ensued when news broke of his agreement to join the Golden State Warriors, saying he’s become “numb” to criticism.
Cycling: Tour director calls for calm after Alpe d’Huez incidents
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has called for calm after a number of incidents tarnished the 12th stage up to the iconic Alpe d’Huez on Thursday.
McBride, Wilson power red-hot Aces past Mercury
Kayla McBride scored 27 points and had four steals to lead the surging Las Vegas Aces to their fifth win in six games with an 85-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket prices unveiled
The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics unveiled domestic ticket prices for the Games on Friday ranging from less than $18 up to $2,760, the top rate for a place at the opening ceremony.
Singapore’s first Premier League recruit sparks military service debate
Singapore’s refusal to allow its first footballer signed to the English Premier League to defer compulsory military service has sparked a debate over whether the rigidity of the country’s laws on conscription is stifling its youth from pursuing their d…
Athletics: AIU reveals new public process on doping cases
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has released details of a new, transparent system where every stage of the process of dealing with a positive doping test is made public, from the initial failure through to any punishment.
Moore makes early move as rain greets early Open starters
The umbrellas were up and the waterproofs out as rain greeted the players for the start of the British Open second round at Carnoustie on Friday.
World Cup stewards during Pussy Riot’s stunt to be disciplined
The stewards who failed to stop a pitch invasion by members of the Pussy Riot protest group at the World Cup final between France and Croatia will face disciplinary action, tournament organizers said on Friday.
Japan swimming gets sinking feeling over morning finals
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JSF) has expressed disappointment that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics schedule is likely to cater for U.S. audiences, depriving local television viewers a chance to watch finals in a prime-time slot.
Tokyo 2020 needs foreign help: IOC’s Coates
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates has said 2020 Tokyo Games organizers must seek foreign expertise in sports where the country has little tradition or experience.
