Tag: Asia
Press watchdog puts Hungarian PM Orban on ‘predators’ list
PARIS — Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has put Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on its list of “predators,” the first time a Western...
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.
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Naomi Osaka’s return to action highlights Olympic tennis
As it was, Naomi Osaka would have been one of the most-watched, most-discussed, most-supported athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Matsuyama has green jacket and seeks gold in home Olympics
Unlike golf's return to the Olympics in 2016 after a century-long absence, the sport won't be a mystery to the host nation this time...
Germany easing restrictions on travel from UK, Portugal
BERLIN — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some other countries that were imposed because of the rise of...
US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States defeated Mexico 4-0 on Monday in...
Report: Serbian tests positive arriving for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — A member of the Serbian Olympic rowing team has tested positive for COVID-19 while trying to enter Japan for the Tokyo Olympics...
Brazil great Zico celebrates Tokyo torch relay, blasts Rio’s
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil soccer great Zico blasted organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday after carrying the torch for the...
Dominant Luka: Doncic, Slovenia headed to Tokyo Olympics
Most of the members of Slovenia’s basketball team charged toward Luka Doncic moments after the final buzzer sounded Sunday, determined to get him onto...
The NBA Finals are set: Milwaukee vs. Phoenix for the title
The two regular-season games between Milwaukee and Phoenix this season fit the same script. Both were extremely high scoring. Both went down to the...
