Jacques Rogge, IOC president for 12 years, dies at 79
Sunday, 29 August 2021, 19:03
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Jacques Rogge, who oversaw an era of political and financial stability in the Olympic movement after its worst ethics scandal and pursued a hard line against doping during his 12 years as IOC...
Former snooker, billiards champion Guzi Grech passes away
Saturday, 21 August 2021, 16:10
Last update: about 5 years ago
Former snooker champion Guzi Grech has passed away, the Malta Billiards and Snooker Association said. In a post on Facebook, the association said Grech won several honours including the Maltese...
Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end
Sunday, 8 August 2021, 15:48
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything. The Tokyo Olympics, christened with...
Tokyo Olympics: Warholm sets world record, wins 400 hurdles
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 07:09
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ MEDAL ALERT Sena Irie of Japan has...