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BASKETBALL: US men get back on track as Germany beat Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2021 0

Germany defeated Nigeria 99-92 in the previous game, pulling away in the fourth quarter to earn their first win of the tournament, thanks to balanced scoring headed by big man Johannes Voigtmann’s 19 points and 7 rebounds. The Germans had five players score in double figures and held off

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Tokoyo 2020: Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around event ‘to focus on mental health

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2021 0

Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday’s women’s individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics stated, “to focus on her mental health.” The 24-year-old withdrew from the women’s team final after one rotation on Tuesday in Tokyo, citing mental health problems. Biles has yet to decide whether or not to compete in her

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Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury beaten by Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2021 0

Andy Murray’s dreams of winning a fourth Olympic medal were dashed in the men’s doubles quarter-finals in Tokyo, as he and partner Joe Salisbury lost 6-4 6-7 (2/7) 10-7 to Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig. Murray, who is attempting to become the first player to win four Olympic medals since the sport was reintroduced to […]

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Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka out of Olympics tennis tournament

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2021 0

After losing to Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the women’s singles, Naomi Osaka, the face of the Tokyo Olympics, will not be awarded a gold medal. The 23-year-old had intended to take center stage both on and off the court during the Games, but the highlight will be igniting the Olympic flame at […]