Novak Djokovic's search for a historic 'Golden Slam' came to an end on Friday as he lost to Alexander Zverev at Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)
Even for athletes with family in Tokyo, separation remains part of these Olympics
The family of U.S. baseball player Scott McGough is in Tokyo, but he still can't see them. The Olympics are making it difficult for families to stay together. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Alexander Zverev beats Novak Djokovic to reach final
Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'golden Grand Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals. ( read original story ...)
Star U.S. swimmer Ryan Murphy: His Tokyo races “probably not clean”
American backstroke star Ryan Murphy suggested Friday that his races at the Tokyo Olympics were "probably not clean," seeming to take aim at Russian swimmers who beat him in two events. Murphy made ... ( read original story ...)
‘Frightening’ Covid surge widens Japan’s emergency
Japan is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and expanding it to new regions as the Olympic Games host faces a surge in Covid-19 cases. The restrictions are being imposed in areas surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over ‘frightening’ spike
Japan is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and expanding it to new regions as the Olympic Games host faces a surge in Covid-19 cases. The restrictions are being imposed in areas surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-EU Envoys Back Frenchman on Hunger Strike Over Japan Child Custody
French father-of-two Vincent Fichot stands with his banner where he has been on a hunger strike since July 10 to protest what he says is Japan's sanctioning of child 'abductions' by a parent, near the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo wants to upgrade Japan’s defense capacity. A demographic crisis could get in the way.
In July, the Ministry of Defense released its annual “Defense of Japan” white paper, outlining the current state of Japan’s defense, security policies and regional and global threats. Typically the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Expands Virus Emergency After Record Spikes Amid Games
Japan has expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo on Friday following record spikes in infections as the capital hosts the Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Outbreak During Olympics Leads Japan to Widen State of Emergency
Officials say there isn’t a connection between the Games and a rapid rise in new cases. “The virus is spreading at a rapid pace beyond what we have seen before,” the Japanese prime minister said. ( read original story ...)
2026 Asian Games host city Shinshiro launches campaign for safe cycling
Shinshiro, which is due to host the start and finish of the road cycling races at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, has launched a campaign to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could be ‘turning point’ for how female athletes dress
"Far too often, attention is paid more on how female athletes look, versus their power, grit and performance," one expert says. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Live Updates: Suni Lee Celebrates Historic Gold Medal, COVID State of Emergency Widened
Day 7 of Tokyo 2020 has seen several Olympic records broken and Team USA remains in the top five in the medal table. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest. ( read original story ...)
Fast day at pool, track on Day 7 of Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Games got their first swimming individual world record and a fast start to the track competition on Day 7 of the Olympics. Tatjana Schoenmaker of South Africa won the women’s 200-meter ... ( read original story ...)
Toshihide Masukawa, 2008 Nobel laureate in physics, dies at 81
As well as his theory on elementary particles, the scientist was known for being involved in activities to protect Japan's pacifist constitution and other peace activities. ( read original story ...)
Cabrera, Bautista help Dominicans top Mexico 1-0 at Olympics
Melky Cabrera hit a run-scoring single with two outs in the fifth inning, Jose Bautista threw out the potential tying run at home plate and the Dominican Republic beat Mexico 1-0 Friday at the ... ( read original story ...)