July 2021

Great Britain’s women will play France on Saturday for a place in the Tokyo Olympics sevens final. A 21-12 victory over the United States put them into the semi-finals, which means they have at least matched their performance at the Rio Games five years ago. It was a dominant display that saw Jasmine Joyce score […]

The International Olympic Committee has admitted that its current guidelines for transgender athletes are not fit for purpose – and says it plans to release a new one within the next two months. In a notable shift, the IOC’s medical and science director, Dr Richard Budgett, said the science had moved on – and stressed

A stunning medal double on the BMX track added to Great Britain’s Tokyo Olympics haul on a day of frenetic activity in which the squad won six medals to take Team GB’s overall tally to 26. Great Britain also progressed to the semi-finals of the women’s rugby sevens on Friday but there was heartache in

Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semi-finals of the women’s Olympic football tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Friday. United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped Vivianne Meidema’s opening attempt in the shootout. She then saved a shot from Aniek Nouwen before

When, still damp from the pool after winning his long-awaited gold medal, British diver Tom Daley declared his pride at being a gay man and also an Olympic champion, there were tears and full hearts across the nation. And while there was little shock – Daley has been a vocal advocate of LGBTQ+ rights for

Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semi-finals of the women’s Olympic football tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped Vivianne Meidema’s opening attempt in the shootout. She then saved a shot from Aniek Nouwen before Rapinoe put

10.28am EDT 10:28 That’s all for tonight. Thanks for following along and be sure to check back Friday for our minute-by-minute coverage of the semi-final matches. Updated at 10.29am EDT 10.21am EDT 10:21 Here’s the match report off tonight’s final women’s quarter-final. 10.07am EDT 10:07 What a game! Here’s a look at the official match