Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win Olympic gold in Yokohama . Become just the fourth nation to top the podium in this tournament . Stephanie Labbe the Canadians’ shoot-out h ... ( read original story ...)
Canada beats Sweden in shoot-out, wins gold in women’s soccer
Julia Grosso clinched Canada's first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a sudden-death penalty kick against Sweden in the 2020 Summer Games finale Friday in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Simone Manuel echoes Naomi Osaka, wants media to stop interviews after ‘disappointing’ performances
Part of the Olympic experience for athletes these days are post-event interviews. Swimmer Simone Manuel has done these interviews. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s braids to Neeraj Chopra’s floppy mop: The standout hairstyles spotted at Tokyo Olympics 2021
The ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2021 is not only a showcase of great athletic prowess (like Naomi Osaka) but is also serving unforgettable style moments (also like Naomi Osaka). The Olympians are bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Luis Grijalva, a DACA recipient, needed a special permit to compete for Guatemala in Tokyo Olympics
Luis Grijalva, a Guatemalan long-distance runner, had to get a special permit from the U.S. Federal Government in order to compete in the Games. ( read original story ...)
Photos: Athletes get their footing as sport climbing takes hold at the Tokyo Olympics
Photos: Sport climbing makes its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
SEC Charges Crypto Execs For Allegedly Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings In First Case Against This Booming $100 Billion Space
If a lending platform is offering securities, it falls into SEC jurisdiction," the agency's new chair warned Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Dueling Crypto Plans Pit White House Against Key Democrat
The cryptocurrency industry was braced for a big win in the infrastructure bill Thursday evening -- a bipartisan amendment that would scale back proposed surveillance over digital asset transactions - ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020’s Olympic Venues Combine Tradition With the Future
Tradition and modernity are never far apart in Tokyo, the Japanese capital, where ryokas, teahouses and ancient shrines sit beside glass skyscrapers, capsule hotels and robot cafés. ( read original story ...)
Nastia Liukin says what Simone Biles did in Tokyo is more impressive than any of her past Olympic wins
"Regardless of what she decides to do, if she decides to go on to try and make the Paris Olympics ... she really is setting that bar and really just being the best role model out there," Nastia Liukin ... ( read original story ...)
At least 10 passengers injured in stabbings on Tokyo train
A man with a knife stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo on Friday and was arrested by police after fleeing, fire department officials and news reports said. NHK public ... ( read original story ...)
Allyson Felix captures historic 10th medal in Tokyo
Felix finished third in the 400-meter final, breaking the tie with Jamaica’s Merlene Ottey for the most medals by any female track athlete in Olympic history. ( read original story ...)
Kindness and control freakery: life inside the Tokyo Olympic experience
The extreme surveillance at this unique Games has at times felt like a cautionary tale but the patience and generosity of the people of Tokyo has been a reminder of the best of us ... ( read original story ...)
Allyson Felix claims bronze in women’s 400-meter final in Tokyo, matching Carl Lewis for most ever medals in U.S. track and field
She is tied with running legend Carl Lewis as the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in U.S. history. ( read original story ...)
People in Japan, Hawaii and Norway are among the healthiest in the world—here are their secrets to a long and happy life
In places like Japan, Norway and Hawaii, the secrets to health, happiness and longevity has nothing to do with green juice or immune-boosting supplements. It's more about nourishing your soul with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese govt approves Indian contingent’s visit to its Embassy in Tokyo
The Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics has got the required approval from Japanese government to leave the Games Village and travel to the Indian Embassy for a felicitation ceremony on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)