Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

IMAGE: Yuto Horigome of Japan in action. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Yuto Horigome of Japan claimed the first Olympic gold medal in skateboarding after recovering his composure with......

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Superheroes the world over come head to toe in spandex. So too here in Tokyo, where the one person with the best shot at making – or even saving – these most beleaguered of Olympic......

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed to 2021

It was not the first time a Japanese Olympics has run into problems. Both the 1940 Summer and Winter Olympic Games were due to be held in Japan but were cancelled due to World War Two. IMAGE: The......

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Márquez and six-time......

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

IMAGE: Roger Federer. Photograph: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Tennis superstar Roger Federer received double nomination as an impressive collection of the greatest men, women and teams in......