Simone Biles begins her bid for a sixth Olympic medal

US gymnastics phenom Simone Biles chases her sixth Olympic medal as women’s gymnastics team starts quest for gold Biles, the transcendent American star, begins her latest run for gold with her team after 3 p.m. in Tokyo (2 a.m. in the United States). All day, gymnasts are attempting to qualify for team and individual finals.  … Read more

Inside the stunning homes of some of Australia’s most beloved Olympic athletes

With the Tokyo Olympics underway, Australia’s best and brightest athletes are gearing up to compete in the hopes of winning gold. But when they’re not away for competitions or training hard in their chosen sports, they’re likely to be unwinding at home. A report by realestate.com.au on Friday offered a peek inside the stunning homes … Read more

Furious Olympics fans slam BBC TV coverage that can only show TWO events at once

Furious Olympics fans slam BBC TV coverage that can only show TWO events at once – and has sidelined British athletes big moments including top rowers and badminton players By Katie Weston For Mailonline Published: 21:22 EDT, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 21:33 EDT, 24 July 2021 Furious Olympics fans have slammed the BBC’s television coverage … Read more

Team USA fails to win ANY medals on Saturday to open Summer Olympics, the first time since 1972

Mackenzie Brown (pictured) of Team USA at the Olympic archery field during Mixed Teams round of 8 between Indonesia and USA For the first time since 1972, Team USA failed to win any medals to open the Summer Olympics on Saturday in Tokyo.  Team USA Olympians endured several upset losses during the first day of … Read more

Aussie Olympics fans rage as the Matildas’ Sam Kerr is denied vital penalty in loss to Sweden

Aussie Olympics fans rage as the Matildas are denied a vital win in their opening game after a VERY questionable refereeing decision By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:18 EDT, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 12:19 EDT, 24 July 2021 Australian viewers were up in arms after Matildas superstar Sam Kerr was denied … Read more

Tokyo Olympics: Algerian judoka is SENT HOME from Games after refusing to face an Israeli opponent

Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine is SENT HOME from Tokyo Olympics and suspended from the sport after refusing to face Israeli opponent Tohar Butbul in a show of support to Palestine By Riath Al-Samarrai for MailOnline and Reuters Published: 02:02 EDT, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 02:04 EDT, 24 July 2021 Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine has been … Read more

Japanese super-fan who spent £30,000 on tickets is ‘heartbroken’ by Olympics ban on spectators

A Japanese super-fan who spent £30,000 on tickets for the Tokyo Olympics has been left ‘heartbroken’ by the ban on spectators which dashed his hopes of setting a world record. Kazunori Takishima, 45, bought 197 tickets for various events before domestic fans were included in the ban in a bid to protect the event from … Read more

Johanna Griggs busts out in form-fitting dress during Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Johanna Griggs busts out in form-fitting dress as she hosts Channel Seven’s Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony commentary – and viewers spot the former swimmer making an amusing mistake By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:53 EDT, 23 July 2021 | Updated: 08:07 EDT, 23 July 2021 It may be the first night of … Read more