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Covid protocols and no fans in the venues but were the Tokyo Olympics a success?
The International Olympic Commitee pressed ahead with staging the Games despite widespread calls for them to be cancelled.
Aug 9, 05:00
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USA top table as San Marino grace podium for first time - Tokyo 2020 in numbers
Great Britain ended the Games fourth on the medal table.
Aug 9, 05:00
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Sailing, Boxing, Swimming and Cycling pass Britain's Tokyo 2020 test in style
Rowing and Athletics will be hoping for improvement when Paris hosts the next summer Games in 2024.
Aug 9, 05:00
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Tokyo Games could yet have positive legacy despite unprecedented challenges
Tokyo was a Games that lived on the edge: of pandemics and tropical storms.
Aug 9, 05:00
South Africa celebrate beating the Lions on August 7, 2021
The key questions to emerge from British and Irish Lions' tour to South Africa
The Springboks claimed the series 2-1.
Aug 9, 05:00
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Paris plans to deliver inclusive, youth-centred and gender-equal Games in 2024
The so-called urban programme will be expanded with breaking making its Olympics debut.
Aug 9, 05:00
South Africa celebrate beating the Lions on August 7, 2021
The sporting weekend in pictures
Jason Kenny took his Olympic gold tally to seven, Leicester beat Manchester City in the Community Shield but there was a series defeat for the Lions.
Aug 9, 04:00
Anthony Ralston during a Celtic training session on November 7, 2018
Anthony Ralston happy to see Celtic click into gear with thrashing of Dundee
The right-back scored his second goal of the season as the Hoops romped to a 6-0 victory.
Aug 9, 03:31
Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018
Double blow for Alex Hales as batter proves he can take the pain as Rockets lose
The 32-year-old was in obvious discomfort.
Aug 8, 22:22
Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli pictured in March 2021
Marseille comeback win at Montpellier marred by crowd trouble
The visitors fought back from two goals down to win 3-2.
Aug 8, 21:36
Christian Malcolm pictured in 2012
Christian Malcolm defends GB athletics squad over lack of Tokyo gold
GB won six medals but there was no gold among them for the first time since Atlanta 1996.
Aug 8, 21:00
British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones after the match on August 7, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones in no doubt about the importance of Lions contests
The Lions are having to fight increasingly harder for their place in a cluttered global schedule.
Aug 8, 21:00
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured on August 8, 2021
Mark Robins: Coventry's last-gasp winner was perfect way to mark city return
The Sky Blues were back in Coventry after playing for two years at Birmingham's St Andrews.
Aug 8, 18:46
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
5 things we learned from this weekend's cinch Premiership action
Kyogo Furuhashi scored a hat-trick as Celtic trahesd Dundee.
Aug 8, 18:39
Liverpool's Andrew Robertson is helped off the pitch after sustaining an injury as manager Jurgen Klopp looks on on August 8, 2021
Andy Robertson injury concern for Liverpool
The Scotland left-back limped off with an ankle injury during the Reds' 1-1 friendly draw with Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 8, 18:36
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured on August 1, 2021
Kyle McFadzean's last-gasp strike ensures a happy homecoming for Coventry
The Sky Blues scored two second-half goals to snatch a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
Aug 8, 18:00
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Stephen Glass pleased to see patience pay off as Aberdeen snatch last-gasp win
The Dons battled back to beat Livingston 2-1
Aug 8, 17:38
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
Ange Postecoglou hails hat-trick hero Kyogo Furuhashi's 'incredible' home debut
The Japan striker starred in Celtic's 6-0 win over Dundee.
Aug 8, 17:24
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross happy with Hibs' ruthless first-half display against Ross County
Martin Boyle, Kyle Magennis and Christian Doidge put Hibernian 3-0 up inside the opening 33 minutes.
Aug 8, 17:21
Cristian Romero in action for Argentina in June 2021
Nuno Espirito Santo provides Cristian Romero update
The England captain ended his exile from the north London club on Saturday.
Aug 8, 17:18
Lionel Messi bids farewell to Barcelona at a press conference on August 8, 2021
Olympics come to an end and Lionel Messi says goodbye - Sunday's sporting social
The PA news agency looks at some of the best examples on social media from August 8.
Aug 8, 17:06
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root sees final day wash-out as a missed chance for England
However the captain acknowledged changes may be made for Lord's contest.
Aug 8, 17:02
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson pictured on August 5, 2021
Callum Davidson disappointed as St Johnstone are held to a draw by Motherwell
Tony Watt scored a late equaliser to cancel out Stephen O'Donnell's own goal.
Aug 8, 16:57
General view inside Liverpool's Anfield from April 2018
Liverpool apologise over ticket issues for Bilbao friendly
The Reds were testing new smartphone-only NFC (near field communication) technology.
Aug 8, 16:53
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Grant Forrest holds off James Morrison charge to win first European Tour title
The Scot claimed victory in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews after finishing a shot clear of James Morrison.
Aug 8, 16:30
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson pictured on August 5, 2021
Tony Watt to the rescue as Motherwell battle for a draw at St Johnstone
The home side had taken an early lead through a Stephen O'Donnell own goal in Perth.
Aug 8, 16:17
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Late Jack MacKenzie winner earns Aberdeen comeback victory over Livingston
The hosts had taken the lead through former Dons player Bruce Anderson.
Aug 8, 16:15
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Hibs' stunning first-half display leaves Ross County reeling
Jack Ross' side were 3-0 up after 33 minutes.
Aug 8, 16:04
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
Kyogo Furuhashi scores a debut hat-trick as Celtic dominate Dundee
The Japan international netted three in the Hoops' 6-0 home success.
Aug 8, 16:01
Fulham manager Marco Silva pictured on August 8, 2021
Marco Silva frustrated by dropped points but says Fulham will get stronger
The Cottagers were held to a 1-1 draw by Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage.
Aug 8, 15:49
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
First Test between England and India ends in draw as rain washes out final day
For England captain Joe Root it maintained a proud record of never losing a Test in which he has scored a century.
Aug 8, 15:09
Middlesbrough's Marc Bola celebrates scoring against Fulham in the Championship on August 8, 2021
Marco Silva's Fulham pegged back by Middlesbrough in Championship opener
Marc Bola's goal earned the Teessiders a point after Harry Wilson had given the hosts the lead.
Aug 8, 14:51
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring against AC Milan in Serie A on February 21, 2021
Tottenham keen to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez to assist Harry Kane
Spurs have been in discussions with the Serie A champions over a possible transfer worth £60million.
Aug 8, 14:11
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Tokyo Games could yet have positive legacy despite unprecedented challenges
Tokyo was a Games that lived on the edge: of pandemics and tropical storms.
Aug 8, 13:58
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Tokyo passes the baton to Paris as strangest ever Olympic Games come to an end
The Olympic flame was extinguished in the Japanese capital after 16 days of spectacular sporting action.
Aug 8, 13:53
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Paris plans to deliver inclusive, youth-centred and gender-equal Games in 2024
The so-called urban programme will be further expanded with breaking set to make its Olympic debut.
Aug 8, 13:46
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
5 things we learned from the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa
Warren Gatland's team lost the series after winning the first match.
Aug 8, 13:09
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
Tam Courts says Dundee United's win over Rangers is 'strong statement of intent'
The Tannadice team ended the Scottish champions' long unbeaten run on Saturday.
Aug 8, 12:26
Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe pictured in May 2021
Axel Tuanzebe returns to Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United
Axel Tuanzebe returns to Villa Park two years after helping the club gain promotion to the Premier League.
Aug 8, 12:22
Siya Kolisi pictured on October 27, 2019
Siya Kolisi says series win over Lions is a success for all of South Africa
Captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber were among a host of Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Aug 8, 12:02
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