RIO DE JANEIRO—Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa America final: Argentina won its first major title since 1993 after a 1–0 win against Brazil. And Lionel Messi finally lifted his first major trophy for the national team, filling in one of the biggest gaps in his decorated career. Argentina’s winning goal at…
Barty Beats Pliskova at Wimbledon for 2ND Grand Slam Title
WIMBLEDON, England—Ash Barty got off to a perfect start in the Wimbledon final by collecting the first 14 points, then needed to hold off a comeback bid before beating Karolina Pliskova 6–3, 6–7 (4), 6–3 on Saturday for her second Grand Slam title. The top-seeded Barty adds this championship to the one she won at…
Fury Tests Positive for COVID-19, Fight With Wilder Postponed
The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas this month has been called off after Fury tested positive for COVID-19, the World Boxing Council (WBC) announced on Friday. WBC heavyweight champion Fury had signed a contract in May to fight American Wilder for a third time on July 24. “Fury vs…
Hashimoto: Tokyo Paralympics Could Still See Some Fans
TOKYO—Tokyo Olympic organizers are holding out hope that the Paralympic Games might allow some fans. Organizers and the International Olympic Committee on Thursday banned all fans from Olympic venues in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures because of surging COVID-19 cases. A smattering of Olympic venues in outlying areas of Japan will allow some fans. Fans…
Olympics Bans Spectators After Tokyo Declares COVID-19 Emergency
TOKYO—The Tokyo Olympics will take place without spectators, organizers said on Thursday, as a resurgent pandemic forced Japan to declare a coronavirus state of emergency for the capital that will run throughout the event. Although widely expected, the move marked a sharp turnabout from just weeks earlier, when organizers said they aimed to hold the…
Heroic Danes Show Heart Despite Fall at Final Euro Hurdle
COPENHAGEN—With their Euro 2020 campaign looking over by halftime in the opening game after Christian Eriksen’s collapse, Denmark somehow came blazing back to reach the semi-finals, only to finally run out of steam as they lost to England after extra time. The closest most of the Danish players had been to such tragedy and drama…
Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Makes Olympic Equestrian Team
LEXINGTON, Ky.—The daughter of rock singer Bruce Springsteen and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa has been selected as one of four riders on the U.S. jumping team that will compete at the Tokyo Olympics. U.S. Equestrian announced Monday that Jessica Springsteen would be making her Olympic debut. The 29-year-old has said being selected would fulfill a lifelong…
Tokyo Olympics Shaping Up as TV-Only Event With Few Fans
TOKYO—The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few spectators—if any—being allowed when they open in just over two weeks. Japan’s Asahi newspaper, citing multiple unidentified government sources, said Tuesday the opening ceremony at the 68,000-seat National Stadium is likely to be limited to only VIP guests. The Olympics open on…
At 34, ‘Mommy Rocket’ Fraser-Pryce Sprinter to Beat in Tokyo
Every time Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce steps on the track, some sort of record is in jeopardy. At the top of that list, of course, is Florence Griffith Joyner’s 33-year-old mark in the 100 meters. At the upcoming Olympics, Fraser-Pryce, the 34-year-old mother from Jamaica, also could become the oldest person to win an individual Olympic sprint….
Pogacar Takes Command of Tour After Big Climb in the Alps
LE GRAND-BORNAND, France—Tadej Pogacar wagged his head and grinned, his blond hair slick from sweat and rain, his cheeks ruddy from the mountain cold and a colossal effort from smashing his remaining rivals at the Tour de France. As he cooled down on the stationary bike, the defending champion seemed to have even surprised himself….
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