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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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

Felix’s 11th medal made her the most decorated American track-and-field athlete in Olympic history, surpassing Carl Lewis. ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

It’s the penultimate day in Tokyo. Join our team with a host of medals up for grabs ... ( read original story ...)

The host nation were deservedly ecstatic after their win against the US. But how much value can be placed on an event when the best athletes do not show up? ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's Olympic men's soccer gold medal match between Spain and Brazil in Yokohama this Saturday comes after their tight pair of semifinals which produced just one goal over two games. The Spanish ... ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — From the World Cup to Olympics, Brazil's men are champions again in Yokohama 19 years apart. Malcom scored in the 108th minute in extra time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Spain ... ( read original story ...)

The top-ranked host country beat a U.S. squad filled with minor leaguers and free agents in the gold medal match in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)

Baseball returned to the Olympic program after an absence in the previous two Summer Games, largely based on Japan's affinity for the sport. The sport's inclusion paid off for the host country. Japan ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese team of All-Stars fulfilled a determined national mission to win the Olympic baseball gold medal for the first time, beating the United States 2-0 Saturday night behind Munetaka Murakami’s ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese team of All-Stars fulfilled a determined national mission to win the Olympic baseball gold medal for the first time, beating the United States 2-0 Saturday night behind Munetaka Murakami's ... ( read original story ...)