He basically said, ‘You know, you’re silver medalists.’ Alvarez and the U.S. baseball team accepted their Olympic silver medals after losing the championship game 2-0 against Japan on Saturday night, ... ( read original story ...)
At 38, Alves helps Brazil to soccer gold by beating Spain
Soccer's ultimate winner is still finding time to collect new titles. Dani Alves is an Olympic champion at 38. Draped in the Brazilian flag, the captain cherished the 43rd winners' medal ... ( read original story ...)
Tech breakthroughs enhanced the Tokyo Games experience
Technology may not have made up for the impact of COVID-19, but its presence was felt at the Tokyo Games, from advances in timing to giant displays that brought the sailing action from sea to ... ( read original story ...)
Sleepless Nights, Hotel Room Sprints, So Much 7-Eleven: What It’s Like to Cover the Tokyo Olympics
One day during the 14-day “soft” quarantine all Olympic reporters in Tokyo reporters had to observe—don’t ask me which day, it’s all a blur—I was going more than a little stir-crazy planted in a hotel ... ( read original story ...)
From Athens to Tokyo, Allyson Felix’s Journey to the Olympic Record Books
Felix’s 11th medal made her the most decorated American track-and-field athlete in Olympic history, surpassing Carl Lewis. ( read original story ...)
What we learned from the Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics have shown that the global sporting event is increasingly tied to events beyond athletics — a reality that will be inescapable in future Games.Why it matters: From the handling of ... ( read original story ...)
Column One: When in Tokyo, forget everything you know about 7-Elevens and convenience stores
The 7-Elevens in Japan are seemingly everywhere and offer a plethora of food options that aren't available in the U.S. Why is everything so different? ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang Punia wins BRONZE; India equals London Olympics tally of 6 MEDALS-PM Modi says ‘Spectacularly fought’
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2021, beating Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov 8-0 in the 65kg wrestling event on Saturday, August 7, 2021. ( read original story ...)
Baseball-Young pitchers lead Japan to first gold as vets take backseat
Young pitchers from Nippon Professional Baseball in the biggest game of their careers led Japan to a first Olympic gold medal in the sport with a 2-0 win over the United States on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Kipchoge, Rupp To Race Marathon in Sapporo
When the men’s marathon begins on Saturday night, it will be Eliud Kipchoge’s race to lose. The Kenyan holds the current world record (2:01:39) and became the first runner to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Men Win 4×400 Meter Relay And Get The Team’s First Track Gold In Tokyo
After failing to win a single gold medal across all track events leading into Saturday, the U.S. men's team dominated in the 4x400 meter relay's final heat to the top spot on the podium. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympic Games end this weekend, plus Fauci’s latest COVID advice: 5 Things podcast
On today's 5 Things episode, we're discussing the Tokyo Olympics' final weekend and Dr. Anthony Fauci's latest vaccine recommendations. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Brazil win men’s football final, GB reach 20 golds – live!
It’s the penultimate day in Tokyo. Join our team with a host of medals up for grabs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan win gold in baseball, an existential crisis dressed up as an Olympic sport
The host nation were deservedly ecstatic after their win against the US. But how much value can be placed on an event when the best athletes do not show up? ( read original story ...)
Developer Behind Surging Cardano Token Talks Crypto, Blockchain
A sevenfold gain this year has turned Cardano’s ADA token into the fifth-biggest cryptocurrency by market value, stoking a debate over the merits of a rally that has trounced blockchain bellwethers ... ( read original story ...)
Entire $1 Trillion Infrastructure Package Held Up by Crypto-Amendment Fight
The cryptocurrency industry is throwing its weight around in D.C. amid an attempt to require increased tax compliance. ( read original story ...)