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Tokyo reported 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, hitting a record since the pandemic began as the infections surge in the Japanese capital hosting the Olympics. The additional cases ... ( read original story ...)

A condom fixed Jessica Fox's canoe, and skateboarder Jagger Eaton celebrated his bronze medal by broadcasting live on Instagram. Margielyn Didal “let” Tony Hawk take a picture with her to post on ... ( read original story ...)

There is track and field action, basketball, diving, the men’s hockey final and women’s golf on day 13. Join our writers for updates ... ( read original story ...)

SEB's Sean Yokota says Japanese markets could "suffer the most in this environment" as the country struggles with rising Covid cases and slowing inflation. ( read original story ...)

Advisers to government in Tokyo say Covid surge requires harsher measures, while Australian state of NSW announces 262 new cases ... ( read original story ...)

Skateboarding's debut on the Olympic stage in Tokyo has spurred many skaters to ask one very simple question: will this finally mean more skate parks across Japan? Japan has won three out of the ... ( read original story ...)

The mayor of Japanese city Nagoya earned himself Internet infamy and a rare rebuke from Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday for chomping down on an Olympic gold medal at an event meant to celebrate its ... ( read original story ...)

Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura for biting a Tokyo Olympic gold medal earned by one of its athletes. "We're very disappointed by the inappropriate and flagrant act that appears to lack the respect and ... ( read original story ...)

Canada goes on to face the winner of the late semifinal in Yokohama between Sweden and Australia. Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory ... ( read original story ...)

Belarus athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya waves goodbye as she boards a flight at Narita International Airport outside Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2021, after traveling from the Polish embassy, where she had spent ... ( read original story ...)

The city is hosting the marathon and race walking events, but faces the challenge of keeping COVID-19 — and local spectators — at bay. ( read original story ...)

Japan is playing host to the Tokyo Olympics. But the capital, as well as other populous areas, are in the middle of a government-declared “state of emergency” to curb surging COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)

Japan proposed on Thursday expanding emergency restrictions to eight more prefectures to fight a surge in COVID-19 cases, a cabinet minister said, as worries grow about strains on the nation's medical ... ( read original story ...)

The northern Japan city of Sapporo was chosen as a haven from Tokyo's punishing heat and humidity for the Olympic marathon and race walking events, giving it an opportunity to promote its bid to host ... ( read original story ...)

Red Sox prospect Triston Casas hit a two-run home run and former Yankee Tyler Austin added a solo shot Wednesday as the U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 in Yokohama, Japan, to move one win ... ( read original story ...)

Geisha houses are struggling to survive amid Covid-19 restrictions and slowing demand for traditional banquets. ( read original story ...)