US swimmer Haven Shepherd lost her legs as a baby after her parents detonated a bomb intended to kill the whole family.
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Tokyo2020: Okagbare, Nwokocha qualify for 100 metres semi final
Two Nigerian athletes will be running in the semifinals of the women’s 100m after Blessing Okagbare and Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha qualified from their respective heats Friday in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Tokyo2020: Zverev ends Djokovic’s Golden Slam hopes
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar Golden Grand Slam was dramatically ended by Alexander Zverev in the Olympics men’s singles semi-finals on Friday.
Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
Roger Federer announced on Tuesday he has withdrawn from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after a “setback” in his recovery from a knee injury.
Semenya fails again in 5,000m Olympic qualifying bid
South African athlete Caster Semenya missed out again on Saturday in Regensburg, Germany to qualify for the 5,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympic 100m hurdles champ Brianna McNeal banned for doping violation
Olympics 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been banned for five years for tampering with the anti-doping testing process.
Osaka withdraws from French Open, reveals ’bouts of depression’
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity, revealing she has “suffered long bouts of depression” and will now “take some time away from the court”.
Osaka fined, could be thrown out of French Open for boycotting journalists
Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by tennis’ Grand Slam organisers on Sunday and warned of possible ejection from the French Open and suspension from future majors.
Conor McGregor tops 2020 sporting rich list: Forbes
Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor was the sporting world’s highest-paid athlete in 2020, raking in around $180 million with earnings boosted by commercial ventures.
Michael Jordan rookie sneakers sell for $152,500
A pair of basketball legend Michael Jordan’s famous Air Jordans from his rookie season sold at auction for $152,500 on Wednesday.