A park competition with lip tricks, grabs and aerial spin ends with gold for Sakura Yosozumi of Japan and more youthful celebrating at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Hayashi’s 3 lifts Japan into semis, ousting Belgium 86-85
Saki Hayashi hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds left, and Japan advanced to the semifinals by edging Olympic newcomer Belgium 86-85 Wednesday. Japan joined the U.S. and Serbia in the semifinals of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan racks up skateboarding medals, the long-stigmatized sport gains a foothold
The country's skateboarding community hopes exposure and success will foster acceptance, but remains wary of a newcomers. ( read original story ...)
Woman found stabbed at Osaka apartment
A woman was found unconscious and covered in blood by police inside an apartment in Osaka City on Tuesday. According to police, an emergency call came into 119 at around 3:30 a.m., from a man saying ... ( read original story ...)
The youngest and oldest Olympic athletes ever — and at Tokyo 2020
You might think competing at the Olympics is very much a young person's pursuit. In truth, the Games is a broad church when it comes to age and there's no greater example of the wide range of ages ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Freida Lim sets diving milestone, but doesn’t advance
Frieda Lim became the first Singaporean to take part in an Olympic diving event, but does not advance in the 10m platform competition at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: GB sailing gold, world record for Sydney McLaughlin and more – live!
It’s day 12 in Tokyo and yet another packed schedule. Join our writers for all the latest news ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s incredible convenience stores thrust into the Olympic spotlight
Japan's 24-hour convenience stores offer an unbelievable array of foods and drinks. Thanks to a series of social media posts from journalists and athletes, they've been pushed into the limelight at ... ( read original story ...)
Casas’ 3rd homer, Kazmir help US beat Dominicans 3-1
Triston Casas hit his third home run of the Olympics, a two-run drive in the first inning off Boston Red Sox Double-A teammate Denyi Reyes, and the United States beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 on ... ( read original story ...)
School staff member accused of sexually assaulting woman in Yokohama
Kanagawa police have arrested a male staff member at a high school over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Yokohama City earlier this year ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Taiwan stars trolled by Chinese nationalists
Taiwanese tv host Dee Hsu and pop star Jolin Tsai have become the latest target of nationalist Chinese online. Their crime? Celebrating the win of Taiwanese athletes in the Olympics. Hsu addressed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games may send even more international players to NBA
There were 49 NBA players at the Tokyo Games when the Olympics started. Make it 50. The San Antonio Spurs agreed to terms with Australia center Jock Landale to a two-year contract on Wednesday — one ... ( read original story ...)
What to Know About the Tokyo Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
The 2021 Winter Olympics closing ceremony is slated for Aug. 8 in Tokyo, Japan. Here's everything you need to know about it ... ( read original story ...)
Greece’s entire artistic swimming team is out of Tokyo Olympics because of COVID cases
Tokyo organizers report 29 new cases of COVID-19 among Olympic personnel, a single-day high since tracking began July 1. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles world record, skateboarding and more – live!
It’s day 12 in Tokyo and yet another packed schedule. Join our writers for all the latest news ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus sprinter Tsimanouskaya headed for Poland after Tokyo diplomatic drama
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya was headed to Poland on Wednesday after seeking refuge with that country's diplomats, bringing a dramatic diplomatic twist at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)