Naomi Osaka has the hopes of the entire host nation resting on her. Novak Djokovic is attempting to accomplish something that no man has done before in tennis. Both players are after something special ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Alaska’s Lydia Jacoby strikes gold in women’s 100 breaststroke
In a stunning finish, USA gets gold from Lydia Jacoby, bronze from Lilly King in women's 100 breaststroke; Simone Biles back in action in women's gymnastics. ( read original story ...)
US teen Lydia Jacoby wins gold medal in 100 breaststroke at Tokyo Olympics, pulling off huge upset
Alaskan teen Lydia Jacoby pulled off the upset in the women’s 100 breaststroke, becoming the first American woman to win gold in the Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Schedule for the most anticipated events
After being postponed one year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics are finally underway. While some events kicked off on Wednesday, the opening ceremony took place Friday, marking the ... ( read original story ...)
Without the crowd’s roar, Tokyo Olympians search for spirit
The beloved American gymnast Sam Mikulak flipped off the parallel bars, stuck the landing and blew a kiss toward the camera. Those watching the men’s Olympics gymnastic competition on television back ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. viewership of Tokyo Games climbs to 19.8 million on second night of competition
Prime-time viewership for NBC's broadcast of the Summer Olympics from Tokyo picked up some steam in the first two nights of competition, compared with a lackluster audience for Friday's opening ... ( read original story ...)
Men’s 200m Freestyle final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Great Britain's Tom Dean celebrates winning the men's 200m freestyle with a time of 1:44.22 at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Tom Dean wins gold for Team GB with Duncan Scott clinching silver in men’s 200m freestyle
Watch as Team GB's Tom Dean wins 200m freestyle gold with team-mate Duncan Scott clinching silver at Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live update: swimming gold for Australia’s McKeown and one-two finish for Team GB; women’s triathlon win for Bermuda
More golds are up for grabs as the Games reach their fourth day. Join our writers for all the latest news ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka advances into Olympics third round feeling ‘refreshed and happy’
Naomi Osaka is back on the court, and she’s already won the first two matches in the beginning days of her Olympics debut in Tokyo. On to the third round: Representing Japan in the Games, Osaka faced ... ( read original story ...)
Usman Garuba, Spain begin Tokyo Olympics with win over Japan
Usman Garuba, a projected first-round pick in the NBA draft, produced one point, six rebounds and one blocked shot as Spain opened up its stay in Tokyo with a strong win over the hometown team. Alex ... ( read original story ...)
Man given religiously forbidden food at Nagoya immigration center
An immigration facility in Nagoya said Monday it mistakenly gave a foreign male detainee a meal containing ingredients forbidden by his religion. The man, whose name and other details have been ... ( read original story ...)
I’m looking at Naomi Osaka’s parents for inspiration on how to raise my own daughter
Olympian Naomi Osaka has spoken openly about the struggles her parents went through. I want to learn from their courage. ( read original story ...)
What Naomi Osaka eats to fuel up for the Olympics, from avocado toast to salmon rice bowls
Olympic star Naomi Osaka told Insider she eats healthy fats and carbs for breakfast and rehydrates with a sports drink and fruit before lunch. ( read original story ...)
Team USA off to slow start at Tokyo Olympics but plenty of medal opportunities await
The men's basketball team suffered a stunning seven-point defeat to France and the women's gymnastics team came in second behind Russia in the qualifying round. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Women’s gymnastics takes center stage, US looks for softball gold
Simone Biles and company look to rebound from a shaky qualifier as the team goes for gold while two softball powerhouses meet in a gold-medal rematch. ( read original story ...)