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Weightlifting-Diaz wins first ever Olympic gold for Philippines - Reuters

Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz became her country's first ever Olympic gold medallist on Monday, winning the women's 55 kg category for weightlifting at Tokyo 2020.

sports - Reuters
9:22am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Table Tennis-Japan's Mizutani and Ito clench first Olympic gold - Reuters

Japan's dynamic duo of Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito narrowly defeated long-invincible Chinese pair Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen to give the host country their first Olympic table tennis gold in the mixed doubles event on Monday.

sports - Reuters
9:15am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Tokyo Olympics triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt vomits, collapses after winning event - Fox News

Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt took home the gold medal in the men’s triathlon event at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, but as he crossed the finish line, he fell to the ground and vomited before having to be carried off the course in a wheelchair.

sports - Fox News
8:47am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Colts coach Frank Reich tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated - USA TODAY

On the eve of training camp, the Indianapolis Colts revealed coach Frank Reich is quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19.

sports - USA Today
8:31am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Pink offers to cover Norwegian women's beach handball team fine for not playing in bikinis - NBC News

Pink tweeted her support for the Norwegian women's beach handball team after they were fined about $1,700 for not wearing bikinis during a game.

sports - NBC News
8:16am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Germany's gymnasts wear body-covering unitards, rejecting 'sexualization' of sport - CNN

Germany's women's gymnastics team has forgone bikini-cut unitards in favor of full-body versions at the Tokyo Olympics, in what the German Gymnastics Federation has branded a statement against "sexualization."

sports - CNN
7:24am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Olympic triathletes react to bizarre boat incident in event's first leg - Fox News

Tokyo Olympics men’s triathlon winner Kristian Blummenfelt was among the athletes who reacted to the bizarre boat incident that caused a delay in the event’s start Sunday.

sports - Fox News
6:53am PDT - July 26th, 2021

What does ROC mean? Why Russia can't compete at the Tokyo Olympics, but its athletes can - USA TODAY

Here is why the ROC or Russian Olympic Committee is being used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and why Russia isn't allowed to compete.

sports - USA Today
6:47am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Pink offers to pay fine handed to Norway's beach handball team after refusing to wear bikini bottoms - CBS News

"The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies," Pink tweeted.

sports - CBS News
6:05am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Varane returns to Real Madrid training as he awaits news on his future - MARCA.com

Raphael Varane returned to training at Valdebebas on Monday while Real Madrid and Manchester United negotiate over his future. The Frenchman got back to work after enjoying some h

sports - Marca
5:53am PDT - July 26th, 2021

MyKayla Skinner sends heartfelt message after Olympic run ends - CBS News

"You have all brought me to tears," Skinner said in a tweet. "Thanks for being my biggest cheerleaders!"

sports - CBS News
5:42am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Retired ref Owens says Jonker 'did Lions a favour': 'It was at least a yellow card' - News24

Renowned Welsh former international referee Nigel Owens said British and Irish Lions flank Hamish Watson was lucky not to be sin-binned for his tip-tackle on Springbok fullback Willie le Roux during Saturday's first Test in Cape Town.

sports - News24
5:28am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Germany's female gymnasts wear full-body unitards in stand against "sexualization" of sport - CBS News

"The aim is to present aesthetically — without feeling uncomfortable," said the German Gymnastics Federation.

sports - CBS News
5:15am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Davids defends Springboks' controversial front row switch: 'It was the right decision' - News24

Springbok assistant Deon Davids confirmed on Monday that the team's hand had been forced in replacing a fiery front row in the past weekend's defeat to the British & Irish Lions.

sports - News24
5:00am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Chad le Clos avoids major upset, sneaks into 200m butterfly SFs in Tokyo - News24

South African swimming ace Chad le Clos has launched his Olympic Games campaign, qualifying for the semi-finals of the 200m butterfly.

sports - News24
4:39am PDT - July 26th, 2021

How Red Bull stopped Verstappen from becoming Hamilton's team mate at Mercedes - News24

Red Bull boss Christian Horner revealed how Red Bull stepped in to sign a young but supremely talented Max Verstappen ahead of Mercedes.

sports - News24
4:05am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Former Olympic swimmer brands Japanese media sexist - NBC News

Former Japanese Olympian Naoko Imoto slams home country's coverage of female athletes as sexist.

sports - NBC News
4:04am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Heart-wrenching story behind Olympic swimmer’s bandana revealed - NEWS.com.au

Heart-wrenching story behind Olympic swimmer’s bandana revealed

sports - News.com.au
4:01am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Giants should consider trading for Chandler Jones - Giants Wire

Chandler Jones has reportedly requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals and the pass rush-needy New York Giants should run to the phone.

sports - USA Today
3:55am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Judo-Kosovo's Gjakova wins gold medal in women's -57 kg - Reuters

Kosovo's Judoka Nora Gjakova won the Olympic gold medal in the women's -57 kg weight division on Monday, beating Sarah-Leonie Cysique of France in the final.

sports - Reuters
3:33am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Blitzboks beat Kenya to record second win at Olympics - News24

The South African sevens rugby team recorded their second win at the Olympic Games on Monday with a 14-5 victory over Kenya.

sports - News24
3:32am PDT - July 26th, 2021

S.Korean TV network chief apologises amid furore over broadcast blunders - Reuters

The head of a South Korean public TV network which sparked a furore for using offensive images and captions during the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony issued a public apology on Monday, saying its "inconsiderate" broadcast violated the Olympic spirit.

sports - Reuters
3:19am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Joey Barton denies assaulting his wife Georgia - BBC News

The Bristol Rovers manager allegedly left his wife with a head injury in an attack in Kew, London.

sports - BBC News
3:13am PDT - July 26th, 2021

We need to listen to Georginio Wijnaldum - The Independent

The reaction to the midfielder opening up about the impact of social media abuse shows we still have a major lesson to learn

sports - Independent
2:36am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team - BBC News

The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match.

sports - BBC News
2:29am PDT - July 26th, 2021

This is good, goes for all sports https://t.co/d3KBlCxC7z

Tommy McGuire (@CoachTMcGuire)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @moonlightpansyy: i’ve never seen a man with bigger “written by a woman” energy than minho this is literally not a joke anymore…like you…

Anne Sofie (@yoursweetliesss)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Updated #EPL Map for the 2023-24 season. Big welcome to the 51st #Luton https://t.co/FOw1jiLzdD

Sports Bolt (@stadiumbolt)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

sports journalism isn't dying. it's fucking dead.

Shea in Irving (@SheaInIrving)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @SPPBASEBALL: Session 2 of our Marauders Camp starts soon. There’s still time to sign up. Come learn and compete with the Marauders!…

St. Peter's Prep (@SPPAthletics)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Norman, a World Golf Hall of Fame member, has long been at odds with the PGA Tour since he tried to launch a breakaway tour in the 1990s. https://t.co/ccoqCFG6ao

(@EyesOnGovernmnt)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @thebloodlineent: The Bloodline Entertainment Network isn’t only on video! Don’t forget that you can listen to us to us on all major a…

Markin' Out (@MarkinOut)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Mexico home kit for $30 if anyone is interested. https://t.co/o4AFy6pdlk

Hec (@Hec18)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @Timodc: The free market for everyone except young black men who are good at sports!

Founders’ Follower (@FoundersFollows)
2:28pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @Timodc: The free market for everyone except young black men who are good at sports!

Constance Benson (@ConstanceBens14)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @TrollFootball: EA Sports FC 24 cover
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RT @TrollFootball: EA Sports FC 24 cover https://t.co/Pdh5mxDoLw

Superman (@AmeerAlomairy)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @TrollFootball: EA Sports FC 24 cover
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RT @TrollFootball: EA Sports FC 24 cover https://t.co/Pdh5mxDoLw

Rudy M. (@RudyJericho)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @FightingMuskies: Muskingum Golf Head Coach Blake Hartford joined the Muskie Sports Network to discuss winning the ZDGA Amateur golf cha…

OAC (@OHAthleticConf)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Atlanta's Truist Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field under consideration for MLB All-Star Games https://t.co/BKnLkcejVu

Anu Atwal (@AtwalAnu)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Daniel Ricciardo returns to F1, replacing Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri https://t.co/1OImc84YyD

Anu Atwal (@AtwalAnu)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @LBJsBest: Charles Barkley thinks LeBron has the greatest story in Sports HISTORY. https://t.co/X4wfCkmnpV

RT @LBJsBest: Charles Barkley thinks LeBron has the greatest story in Sports HISTORY. https://t.co/X4wfCkmnpV

207®️ (@og_Budd_)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Sports car champ Tom Blomqvist to make IndyCar debut for Simon Pagenaud in Toronto https://t.co/BmdXKmo5Je

Anu Atwal (@AtwalAnu)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Georgia coach Kirby Smart still looking for way to slow down his players despite tragedy https://t.co/jdP2BaNAeq

Anu Atwal (@AtwalAnu)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

How are men going to be annoyed about people’s Taylor Swift posts and then repost their favorite sports team’s updates twice a week

karlyn (@kkarlynjohnson)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @desnewssports: Utah-based basketball team wins prestigious Adidas 3SSB under-17 national championship Story by by @drewjay https://t.…

julian bowie (@julianbowie5)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @MuellerSheWrote: A friendly reminder, Garland’s DoJ launched an investigation into the LIV/PGA merger a month ago. https://t.co/rgIypnp…

jjstudyresearch (@jjstudyresearch)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @Julie_Billings: Shock the world: Junior Shockers win Region 5 title and advance to state https://t.co/qVtiBKpmJH via @newswatchman

Mark Williams (@Williams69Mark)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Just a reminder that all Fall Sports at CJHS begin before school begins, so please check out our CJHS Athletic Website at https://t.co/mPHPgdP6Cg All information and necessary paperwork can be found on the home page, or specific sport tabs. Physcials are required.

Concord JRHS Athletics (@adjrhs_concord)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Trust me…. You should follow up on this! https://t.co/vl34tSR90w

ManofSports (@manof_sports)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
Need a school or sports physical? See an additional opportunity below! https://t.co/38zQl6pwGg

Need a school or sports physical? See an additional opportunity below! https://t.co/38zQl6pwGg

Steve Locke (@SteelmenAP)
1:43pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @NBCSportsPR: Major viewership milestones for the @uswomensopen across NBC, @USANetwork and @peacock, delivering the most-watched editio…

Julia Pine (@juliapine)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Me 6 years from now when Lakers hire me as their sports videographer https://t.co/obd3gLIUWZ

Moraa (@nyaituga_)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @Papjay007: To any Sports Journalist based in Kumasi, please don’t let this space end without requesting for a mic. Your thoughts and…

DR BANTAMA (@Dr_Bantamajudas)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

The US /NBC Sports Tour de France broadcast is so starkly and vastly inferior to the global broadcast, I don’t understand why they even bother.

Dave R (@divad_realthing)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

'#LordHanuman', one of the most revered #Gods in India, will be the official mascot during this edition of the #AsianAthleticsChampionships starting here on Wednesday. https://t.co/ytwBGpxl8P

Deccan Herald (@DeccanHerald)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Inside Pack Sports has your daily dose of Facts, Opinions and Rumors. Today we break down the latest we're hearing on big time prospects Terrell Anderson, Alex Taylor and Jonathan Paylor as well as the next commitment on the horizon. https://t.co/UrdXzCNDui

Inside Pack Sports (@InsidePackSport)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
Miss last week's episode of The Valley @LaborReporters? You can listen to the #podcast at

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Adam and @JacobM_AL celebrate a win for transparency, talk air quality with Michael Bailey, sports with @EdgeofSports and more

#1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod https://t.co/iiX0SbK8Gg

Miss last week's episode of The Valley @LaborReporters? You can listen to the #podcast at https://t.co/cPRYlzD6Ku Adam and @JacobM_AL celebrate a win for transparency, talk air quality with Michael Bailey, sports with @EdgeofSports and more #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod https://t.co/iiX0SbK8Gg

The Labor Radio / Podcast Network (@laborradionet)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
We had a great turnout Saturday at Athletix Sports Complex in Columbiana, Oh, at our Knights Knation Midwest Tryouts!! We are in the process of going through all the evaluations and making offers! https://t.co/EihMuOZaRM

We had a great turnout Saturday at Athletix Sports Complex in Columbiana, Oh, at our Knights Knation Midwest Tryouts!! We are in the process of going through all the evaluations and making offers! https://t.co/EihMuOZaRM

Knights Knation Midwest (@KnightKnationMW)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Sure, Megan doesn't have a problem with trans in women's sports because she already thinks she's a "Man playing in a Woman's Sport!" Martina Navratilova has 1-word response to Megan Rapinoe's remarks on trans participation in women's sports https://t.co/QLGMrIoKdG

Let's Go Brandon! (@KKMoriconi)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
Wigan RLFC replica shirts 2006 by JJB Sports https://t.co/6GVgk2diPo

Wigan RLFC replica shirts 2006 by JJB Sports https://t.co/6GVgk2diPo

NRDCollectables (@NRDCollectables)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @JeremyTate41: I spent the day at New College in Florida. The media has framed the changes there as a takeover by fascist radicals. This…

Disbursement (@Daseinordeath)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @moonlightpansyy: i’ve never seen a man with bigger “written by a woman” energy than minho this is literally not a joke anymore…like you…

mai ♡ (@soshiflowers)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Bison men's basketball to face Elite Eight team Creighton in non-conference matchup https://t.co/nN1ruDjdBG

InForum Bismarck (@InForumBismarck)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Photos from Slinger Nationals early race day, featuring Matt Kenseth and Chase Elliott https://t.co/HYiGGFPO4r

Journal Sentinel (@journalsentinel)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

With the season fast approaching, the Allan Hancock College football team has undergone a coaching change. https://t.co/Nu9SxaZeIU

Santa Maria Times (@SantaMariaTimes)
12:30pm PDT - July 11th, 2023