The United States still has a chance to catch China in the gold medal race, with several championships on the line. ( read original story ...)
Japan Brings Home the Gold Medal in Baseball, a National Passion
The sport, absent from the Olympics since 2008, will not be played in the 2024 Paris Games, but is expected to return in Los Angeles in 2028. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama vs Nagoya Grampus prediction, preview, team news and more | J1 League 2021
Yokohama FC will welcome Nagoya Grampus to the Mitsuzawa Stadium on Monday, with three points on the line in the J1 League. The home side have not been in action for over a month due to the Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bittersweet’ Alvarez accepts 2nd silver, this one in Summer
Eddy Alvarez had to be consoled — scolded, even — after his first silver medal. “My coach had to bring us together and make us snap out of it," he said. "He yelled at us. ... He basically said, ‘You ... ( read original story ...)
Tokushima Vortis vs Gamba Osaka prediction, preview, team news and more | J1 League 2021
Tokushima Vortis will host Gamba Osaka at the Pocarisweat Stadium on Monday in a matchday 23 fixture in the J1 League. The game will represent a return to action for the home side after almost a month ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics schedule: Women’s basketball one win away from seventh straight gold medal on Day 16
U.S. women's basketball, volleyball and men's boxing will all go for gold in the final day of Olympic competition in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
From Allyson Felix to Simone Biles: How female stars of Tokyo Olympics are inspiring other women
Women Olympians have dominated the Tokyo Games, with 60% of U.S. medals won by female competitors. Their strength has also inspired other women. ( 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 ...)
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 ...)