Osaka, who lit the Olympic cauldron as one of Japan’s biggest sports stars, was eliminated in the third round. ( read original story ...)
Olympics Latest: Wolf wins Japan’s 8th Tokyo judo medal
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ MEDAL ALERT ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges young people to get jabs and stay in amid Tokyo Covid surge
Health experts say surge in cases amid Olympics could overload hospitals unless action taken ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: With no Simone Biles, women’s gymnastics all-around title up for grabs
The women's gymnastics all-around title is suddenly wide-open with Team USA star Simone Biles not taking part in the competition. ( read original story ...)
Slovenia too much for Japan, wins 116-81 to move to 2-0
Rui Hachimura did whatever he could. Blocking shots, hitting tough jumpers, logging big minutes, the best player on Japan’s roster simply held nothing back with hopes of giving his country its first ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: fears in Japan after record case rise; Cambodia locks down provinces bordering Thailand
Cambodia’s lockdown bans most people from leaving their homes, gathering in groups and conducting business; Japan facing most serious situation since the pandemic began, says Covid health adviser ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: US gets surprise gold in swimming, Biles thanks supporters
Bobby Finke and Caeleb Dressel took gold in men's swimming, while Katie Ledecky led a furious charge in the women's free relay; Simone Biles offers emotional Twitter post. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Katie Ledecky helps U.S. secure relay silver, Simone Biles thanks supporters
Bobby Finke and Caeleb Dressel took gold in men's swimming, while Katie Ledecky led a furious charge in the women's free relay; Simone Biles offers emotional Twitter post. ( read original story ...)
A Texas Native Competes For Japan At The Tokyo Olympics
How did a kid from Corsicana, Texas end up playing under the Japanese flag at the Olympics. It was an athlete's journey to a chosen home. ( read original story ...)
Giants clash in quarter-final classics
The Women's #OlympicFootball Tournament quarter-finals are full of intriguing storylines #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #Football pic.twitter.com/VJChq9NqQF Netherlands-USA International Stadium Yokohama, 20:00 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: US gets surprise gold in swimming, women’s gymnastics on tap
Bobby Finke scored a dramatic come-from-behind win in the men's 800 free to get the USA off to a great start, while Simone Biles won't be defending her women's all-around gymnastics title. ( read original story ...)
Underdog American Bobby Finke charges on final lap to win gold in 800 freestyle at Tokyo Olympics
American Bobby Finke made a late charge on the final lap to pass three competitors and win gold in the 800-meter freestyle at the Summer Olympics. ( read original story ...)
American Caeleb Dressel sets swim Olympic record in Tokyo
Dressel was a favorite going into the games. Newest Olympic sports poised to break barriers for women, minorities Caeleb Dressel set a new Olympic record in swimming at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: James Wilby sixth as Zac Stubblety-Cook win men’s 200m breaststroke
Great Britain's James Wilby finishes sixth as Zac Stubblety-Cook sets a new Olympic record to win gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB’s Luke Greenbank wins 200m backstroke semi-final
Watch as Team GB Luke Greenbank swims into the 200m backstroke final at the Tokyo Olympics, beating defending champion Ryan Murphy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics day six: swimming, golf, rowing gold for Ireland and more – live!
Join our writers for all the latest news and action in Tokyo, as the golf begins in Japan ... ( read original story ...)