Category: Sports

SINGAPORE – In an ideal match, Loh Kean Yew would soar, his racket reaching an apex of almost three metres, and blast cross-court smashes of over 300kmh into the corners. In rallies, he would scramble and do splits to retrieve well-placed shots, but frequently find the golf ball-sized sweet spot […]

Organizers have not announced what rules will be in place for athletes, officials and coaches at the Games or if fans will be allowed. ZHANGJIAKOU, Hebei — With the postponed Summer Olympics set to open in Tokyo next week, Beijing has made moves to show its preparations for the Winter […]

Colorado has over 30 athletes competing on one of Team USA’s biggest teams. COLORADO, USA — The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced its 613-member U.S. Olympic Team – with 34 of them coming from Colorado.  > Video above: Aerials of Tokyo Olympics venues Forty-six states and the District […]

It’s still not clear if a settlement has been reached. DENVER — The lawsuit filed by two of Pat Bowlen’s daughters that was expected to determine the future ownership of the Denver Broncos has been dismissed, 9Wants to Know has learned. The move comes just over two weeks after attorneys […]

DENVER — The MLB All-Star Game was a big boost for businesses in downtown Denver. All-Star Game week brought large crowds downtown and lots of fans to Coors Field over the last week. Now that the game has past, many economists and those part of making the game possible are […]

USA Gymnastics contacted the FBI about the allegations in July 2015, but it took months before the agency opened a formal investigation. WASHINGTON — Editor’s Note: The video above is from Jan. 2020. The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar […]

PARIS (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain said on Wednesday (July 14) that they had completed the signing of Italy’s Euro 2020 goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old, who saved two penalties in the Euro 2020 final and was named player of the tournament, heads to France on a […]

Daniella Uy stays ahead of a dangerous pack of chasers. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO GEN. TRIAS—Daniella Uy had a roller-coaster round and needed birdies on two of her last four holes to salvage a one-under-par 71 and take a one-stroke lead over a trio that includes the dangerous Princess Superal after the […]

PARIS (AFP) – Dan Evans, the top-ranked British man, said on Wednesday (July 14) that he has withdrawn from the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. “I will not be able to prepare and get myself ready for the Olympic Games in Tokyo,” Evans posted on social media. The 31-year-old […]