Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don’t know yet why it’s better than other aerobic activities

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might...

Duterte to grant cash reward to Hidilyn Diaz

PSC prepares hero’s welcome for Hidilyn Diaz under IATF protocols

TOKYO – It won’t be long before the entire Philippines welcomes its first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz. Diaz, who won the women’s 55 kilograms weightlifting competition...

Hidilyn Diaz wins PH’s first-ever Olympic gold

MANILA – After 97 years, the elusive Olympic gold has finally been taken by the Philippines. Hidilyn Diaz became the first Filipino athlete to win it all...

Nesthy Petecio beats top seed boxer in Tokyo Olympics

MANILA – Nesthy Petecio pulled off possibly her biggest win so far in the Tokyo Olympics women’s featherweight boxing event after eliminating top seed Lin Yu-Ting of...

Revealing the long but hidden history of queer women in sport

As a white queer athlete, sports enthusiast and sociologist, I have forever searched for stories about queer women who earned their livelihood playing sports. Stories shared...

What would the ancient Greeks think of an Olympics with no fans?

Because of a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases, the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2021 Olympics will unfold in a stadium absent the eyes, ears...

Surfing makes its Olympic debut – and the waves should be world-class thanks to wind, sand and a typhoon or two

For the first time, surfing is on the Olympic stage. The surfing event will last for three days and has to run within the dates from...

In the wake of Indian Residential School findings, how can we cheer for Canada at the Olympics?

The Olympics offer Canadians an opportunity to experience a collective sense of national unity and pride. But in the wake of discoveries of thousands of unmarked...

19 new Covid-19 cases reported at Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO – At least 19 people involved in the organization of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the past 24...