Deposed Osaka says, she does not have ‘champion mentality’
Agency :Naomi Osaka said she had been overwhelmed by the pressure of defending her Australian Open title and admitted she does not have a “champion...
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Japan’s Hagino eyes Tokyo gold after Olympic hangover
AFP, Tokyo :Japan’s Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino admits he was swimming “slower than the women” during a rut after Rio, but has backed himself to...
Williams heartbreak as China’s Wang shatters Grand Slam record bid
AFP, Melbourne :America’s Serena Williams suffered a stunning third-round defeat to China’s Wang Qiang at the Australian Open on Friday, pushing Margaret Court’s 47-year-old record...
Japan midfielder Honda on Botafogo radar
Botafogo have submitted a formal bid to sign Japan international midfielder Keisuke Honda, according to media reports in Brazil. The 33-year-old has been identified by...
Doping cases put career on pause, says Russian high jumper
Agency :The Olympics are six months away, but Russia’s top track and field athlete has no idea if she’ll be there. Mariya Lasitskene is a...
Tokyo organizers happy with preparations for Olympic Games
Agency :Organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games said on Friday that they are excited and happy with the preparation for the Games with the opening...
Wozniacki heads into retirement after Australian Open defeat
Agency :A tearful but happy Caroline Wozniacki headed into retirement on Friday after a 7-5 3-6 7-5 third-round defeat at the hands of Tunisia’s Ons...
Future of women’s tennis on display in Coco v Osaka part II
Two of the most exciting young talents in tennis take centre stage at the Australian Open today when 15-year-old American Coco Gauff takes on reigning...
Foolnahar Selim’s 5th death anniversary today
Sports Reporter : Noted athlete and social worker Foolnahar Selim’s 5th death anniversary will be observed today. She was the wife of renowned businessman and...
