August, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin smashes record, Kokona Hiraki, 12, wins silver

Hurdler Sydney McLaughlin smashes her own world record to win 400m hurdles gold on the day 12-year-old Kokona Hiraki becomes the youngest Olympic medallist for 85 years.

Tokyo Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin smashes her 400m hurdles world record

USA’s Sydney McLaughlin smashes her own world record as she takes gold in the women’s 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Games.

Louis van Gaal named Netherlands coach for third time

Former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is named Netherlands head coach for the third time.

Tokyo Olympics: Yosozumi and 12-year-old Hiraki win gold and silver

Japan’s Sakura Yosozumi and 12-year-old Kokona Hiraki secure gold and silver in the women’s park skateboarding final.

Tokyo Olympics: Italy break world record to win team pursuit gold

Italy break their own world record to be crowned men’s team pursuit Olympic champions for the first time in 61 years at Tokyo 2020.

Author Tom Costa Releases Young Adult Novel Magic of Light

1888PressRelease – The fantasy book explores destiny, Dark Magic and the Magic of Light.

Reinach starts for Boks; Steyn on the bench

South Africa make two enforced changes for the third and final Test against the Lions.

‘Heading in football could be outlawed in 10 years’ time’

Heading in football could be outlawed in 10 years’ time in a bid to reduce the risk of brain injuries in players, according to Accrington manager John Coleman.

Lions ring changes; Adams, Aki and Jones set for first Test starts

Josh Adams, Bundee Aki and Wyn Jones are all set to make their Test debuts for the British and Irish Lions after being named in a much-changed starting XV for Saturday’s series decider.

Belarus Olympian ‘faced punishment’ on forced return home

Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who plans to seek refuge in Poland after accusing team officials of trying to force her to leave the Tokyo Games early, said on Tuesday that officials from her country made it clear she would face punishment if she returned home.
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