With the opening ceremony over, 23 sports began Saturday. A look at how Team USA fared after Day 1 at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Athletes to follow during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
The long-awaited 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo have officially begun following a pandemic pushback that postponed the Games for one year. Although in-person spectators won't be allowed due to a state ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Day 1: COVID cases up, youngest athlete out
Each day, ABC News will give you a round-up of key Olympic moments from the day’s events in Tokyo, happening 13 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. After a 12-month delay, the unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Team USA seeking first medal on Day 2 of Summer Games
The first medals are set to be awarded in swimming with Americans Emma Weyant and Chase Kalisz among the favorites for gold. ( read original story ...)
NJPW Summer Struggle in Osaka 2021 Review: Chekhov’s Double Pin
New Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off four consecutive nights of big shows with two back-to-back Summer Struggle in Osaka events. For July 22-23, the heavyweight tag title feud is the focus of NJPW, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Organizers Mum Over Report of Ex-Chief’s Possible Return After Sexist Comments
The organizers declined to say whether or not former Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori would return as an honorary advisor. ( read original story ...)
Postcard from Tokyo: A taste of Olympics host city, all its beauty and anger
But on Friday we got a taste of Tokyo. All of Tokyo. The beauty and the anger. The bus ride to Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony took us across the Rainbow Bridge for breathtaking views of ... ( read original story ...)
How to stream the Tokyo Olympics live on Hulu, Peacock, and other platforms
The Tokyo Olympics, which kicked off with an opening ceremony Friday, are set to run through Aug. 8. Here's how to live stream the coverage. ( read original story ...)
Olympic fever finally hits Japan on first day of competition at Tokyo 2020
Almost 70 million people watched the Games on TV in the host nation but some British viewers were left disappointed ... ( read original story ...)
Jill Biden cheers on Team USA as Olympic Games get underway in Tokyo, Japan
First lady Jill Bidens spent her final day in Japan cheering on Team USA at three Olympic events as the Games got underway. ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes much-anticipated return, Biles targets Olympic history
Japan's Naomi Osaka, star of the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony, returns from her self-imposed tennis exile on Sunday as US legend Simone Biles sets about equalling the all-time record for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wins its first gold of the Games in judo on hallowed ground
Naohisa Takato earned Japan its first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics in the men's judo lightweight division at the historic Budokan arena. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Boyfriend, Parents, and Lifestyle of Japanese Olympic Tennis Player
Naomi Osaka will hit the Olympic court in a matter of days. Born to a Japanese mother and a Haitian father, Osaka has become a global tennis icon. ( read original story ...)
Tiffany Cross reacts to Megyn Kelly’s criticism of Naomi Osaka
Megyn Kelly accused Naomi Osaka of not being genuine when the tennis star appeared on the covers of multiple magazines after citing her mental health for pulling out of Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is a fitting stage for surfing’s Olympic debut
While Hawaii is the undisputed birthplace and global mecca of modern surfing, Japan has nurtured a fanatic wave-rider culture all its own. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Lighting the Olympic Cauldron, Calling It the “Greatest” Honor
Naomi Osaka held the Olympic torch and lit the Olympic Cauldron during Friday's Opening Ceremony, a huge honor that she feels extremely grateful for. Speaking on Instagram, the four-time grand slam ... ( read original story ...)