Roger Federer and Johanna Konta have withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics because of physical concerns.Federer, who turns 40 next month, has effectively ended any hope of ever claiming an elusive singles ... ( read original story ...)
Can Japan score a 2nd Olympic rebirth with the Summer Games?
In 1964, less than two decades after its defeat in WWII, Japan wowed the world by hosting a successful Olympics. Recapturing that Olympic magic hasn't been easy. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Barbie doll sells out in hours
A Barbie modeled after tennis star Naomi Osaka sold out hours after it went on sale Monday. “I really hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything,” Osaka wrote in an Instagram post. ( read original story ...)
Jill Biden will travel to Tokyo to attend the opening of the Summer Olympics.
It will be the first solo trip abroad for Dr. Biden, a first lady whose traveling schedule currently outpaces her husband’s. ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics after setback with surgically-repaired knee
In an announcement posted to Twitter, Roger Federer said he had begun rehab with hopes of rejoining the ATP Tour “later this summer." ... ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics, Citing Knee Injury
"I am greatly disappointed," the tennis star tweeted, "as it has been an honor and highlight of my career each time I have represented Switzerland." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new defense whitepaper issues warnings over Taiwan’s security, climate change
The language in the July 13 document differs from previous versions, which would carefully choose their use of words on the matter. ( read original story ...)
I’ve cleared the first hurdle and made it to Tokyo
It was feared that visitors to Tokyo for the Olympic Games would be met with hostility and made to feel like a herd of Delta variant super-spreaders.When I arrived today, however, I was treated like ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu makes ‘difficult decision’ to skip Tokyo Olympics
Bianca Andreescu, the world's No. 5 women's singles player, cites "all the challenges we are facing as it relates to the pandemic." ... ( read original story ...)
Even Olympians need their moms. But my daughter will have to compete in Tokyo alone.
My daughter competes in track and field. But for the biggest meet of her athletic career to date, she'll have to leave half the team at home. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-U.S. to send second biggest team ever to Tokyo Games
The United States will send a team of 613 athletes to the Tokyo Summer Games, its second largest delegation ever for an Olympics, said the United States Olympic Paralympic Committee (USOPC) on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
First lady Jill Biden to travel to Tokyo for Olympics opening ceremony
First lady Jill Biden will travel to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, which will be held on July 23, according to her office. ( read original story ...)
Olympic-size gaffe in Tokyo: IOC chief Bach calls Japanese people “Chinese”
The IOC President is not a popular figure in Japan. Inadvertently calling the Japanese people "Chinese" hasn't helped. ( read original story ...)
First Lady Jill Biden Will Lead U.S. Delegation at Tokyo Olympics, Attend Opening Ceremony
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony at the Summer Games after the White House previously announced President Joe Biden will not travel to Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
First lady Jill Biden to fly to Tokyo for virus-plagued Olympic Games
First lady Jill Biden will travel to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics despite the Japanese government declaring a state of emergency in an effort to prevent the postponed competition from becoming a ... ( read original story ...)
Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji cruise to 10th wins in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho took another step toward a record 45th Emperor's Cup by dispatching No. 5 maegashira Okinoumi in the final bout of Day 10. ( read original story ...)