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 ...)
Despite the IOC’s fears, the Tokyo Olympics didn’t become the Protest Games
With the Tokyo Olympics drawing to a close, there have been only a few, relatively mild demonstrations by athletes from the U.S. and other countries. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil defend gold medal, down Spain in extra time of men’s soccer final
Tokyo's Olympic men's soccer gold medal match between Spain and Brazil in Yokohama this Saturday comes after their tight pair of semifinals which produced just one goal over two games. The Spanish ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil repeats Olympic men’s soccer gold with win over Spain
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — From the World Cup to Olympics, Brazil's men are champions again in Yokohama 19 years apart. Malcom scored in the 108th minute in extra time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Spain ... ( read original story ...)
Team USA shutout by Japan, settles for baseball silver as hosts take Olympic gold
The top-ranked host country beat a U.S. squad filled with minor leaguers and free agents in the gold medal match in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Japan wins gold in baseball’s return to Olympics; U.S. settles for silver
Baseball returned to the Olympic program after an absence in the previous two Summer Games, largely based on Japan's affinity for the sport. The sport's inclusion paid off for the host country. Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats US 2-0 to win 1st Olympic baseball gold medal
A Japanese team of All-Stars fulfilled a determined national mission to win the Olympic baseball gold medal for the first time, beating the United States 2-0 Saturday night behind Munetaka Murakami’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan completes national mission with victory over U.S. for baseball gold
A Japanese team of All-Stars fulfilled a determined national mission to win the Olympic baseball gold medal for the first time, beating the United States 2-0 Saturday night behind Munetaka Murakami's ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball-Japan win gold medal with 2-0 victory over United States
Japan won the Olympic gold medal in baseball at the Tokyo Games on Saturday by beating the United States 2-0. The U.S. claimed the silver medal and the Dominican Republic took bronze earlier on ... ( read original story ...)
Wrestling-Sadulaev beats Snyder in clash of titans, Japan claim two golds
Russian Abdulrashid Sadulaev beat American Kyle Snyder 6-3 in the men's Olympic freestyle heavyweight gold medal bout on Saturday in an absorbing contest between two Rio 2016 champions. ( read original story ...)
Ten injured after knifeman carries out stabbing rampage in Tokyo
Japanese police have arrested a man who stabbed 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo.The 36-year-old man, identified by police as Yusuke Tsushima, told officers he wanted to kill women who ... ( read original story ...)