Things to know about Tokyo Olympics torch relay

Torch relay spectators must be masked, socially distanced, organisers say Photograph: Kind courtesy, Tokyo 2020/Twitter Tokyo Olympic organisers, on Tuesday, unveiled COVID-19 countermeasures for......

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

IMAGE: Ultimately, it was the growing chorus of concerns from famous athletes and nations under lockdown that sunk Tokyo's hopes to hold the Olympics as planned in July. Photograph: Carl......

Who will win the Women's World Cup final?

Japan, US have revenge on their minds ‘The Americans took the Olympic gold medal but we aren't going to hand over the World Cup’ USA's Tobin Heath celebrates with Ashlyn Harris.......

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden reacts. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in......

Cristiane is top scorer as flag faux-pas marks Day 1

Gold-medal favorites United States, Japan and Brazil won their matches on the first day of women's football on Wednesday, but all the talk was about an embarrassing mistake by organizers who......