VAR, video-assisted referee, has been the slapstick version of Banquo’s ghost this Qatar World Cup – popping up more times than it’s suppos...

Osaka lifted the torch to the gleaming cauldron, which had unfurled at the top of a ramp representing Mount Fuji, in the highlight of a cer...

In a taste of what is to come for thousands of athletes who will compete at the pandemic-postponed Games, the public was kept away from the...

The atmosphere could be similar at this summer's coronavirus-delayed Games, with overseas fans already barred and organisers set to decide ...

From the ecstasy of being awarded the Olympics to the agony of coronavirus postponement, the Tokyo Games have faced many hurdles -- and the...

Instead of a countdown celebration, the focus is on the virus and speculation around the Olympics being canceled. Should they take place du...

Osaka, the fourth seed, overcame her unseeded opponent 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in 1hr 53min inside a near-empty Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meado...

The chirpy humanoids are obviously a morale booster for sportspeople.

The Olympic brand could be damaged, although the International Olympic Committee may be among the least affected parties financially if the...

Panic-buying of daily necessities emerged in Japan, tourist sites across Asia, Europe and the Mideast were deserted, and governments closed...

Having prepared for years and invested some $12 billion, Japan is eager to quell fears the Games might be called off, postponed or moved to...

Drastic increases in temperature will add to the health dangers for players.

SOCCER-CLUB-SEMI:Kashima reach Club World Cup final helped by video penalty

SOCCER-CLUB/SEMI (UPDATE 3, PIX, TV):UPDATE 3-Soccer-Kashima reach Club World Cup final helped by video penalty