Olympics

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal

9:00am August 02, 2021

The U.S. players had a 1-0 loss against Canada in the semifinal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan wins the race in the first round of women's 1,500 meter heats at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race

11:12pm August 01, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Suddenly well behind the leaders, Dutch distance runner Sifan Hassan stood up and turned on the gas. Eleven of the world's fastest runners stood between her and victory.

U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders competes in the final at the Summer Olympics on Sunday in Tokyo.

Out-And-Proud Raven 'Hulk' Saunders Takes Silver In Women's Shot Put

6:10pm August 01, 2021

Saunders said she's been open about her mental health struggles so others don't feel alone. It's also why she wears her identities so proudly as a gay Black woman.

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U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee competes in the women's uneven bars final on Sunday at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Sunisa Lee Takes Bronze In The Olympic Uneven Bars Final

7:31am August 01, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Lee flipped and twisted from bar to bar in a sparkly blue leotard. She smiled and looked confident as she walked off the mat, and seemed a little surprised at her score.

Simone Biles embraces teammate Jordan Chiles after she exited the team final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Withdraws From Floor, Still Might Compete In Balance Beam

11:42pm July 31, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"Simone has withdrawn from the event final for floor and will make a decision on beam later this week," USA Gymnastics said. "Either way, we're all behind you, Simone."

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the women's 100-meter final at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Saturday.

Elaine Thompson-Herah Is Crowned The Fastest Woman In The World At The Tokyo Games

4:03pm July 31, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica has won the fastest women's track race at the Tokyo Games in Olympic record time. She was the defending gold medalist in this event. Jamaica swept the final.

Australian gold medalist Kaylee McKeown (left) poses with bronze medalist and teammate Emily Seebohm, who she invited to the top podium after the women's 200-meter backstroke swimming final at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

An Australian Gold Medalist Invited Her Bronze-Winning Teammate To Share The Podium

2:31pm July 31, 2021

by Josie Fischels

After winning her second gold medal, swimmer Kaylee McKeown invited Emily Seebohm to share the top step of the podium. "It was quite emotional. She had some tears in her eyes, so did I," McKeown says.

Silver medalist Ryan Murphy of Team USA (from left), gold medalist Evgeny Rylov of the Russian Olympic Committee and bronze medalist Luke Greenbank of Great Britain during Friday's medal ceremony for the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Tokyo Games

Sports

U.S., U.K. Swimmers Bemoan Doping After Russian Takes Gold In Men's Backstroke Event

6:10pm July 30, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

Neither swimmers Ryan Murphy nor Luke Greenbank directly accused Evgeny Rylov of doping. But both said it was frustrating not to know if any of their competitors had a drug-induced advantage.

Swimmer Michael Andrew of Team USA made headlines earlier this month when he confirmed to a reporter that he has not been vaccinated.

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Unvaccinated U.S. Swimmer Goes Maskless During Olympic Interviews. Officials Allow It

3:49pm July 30, 2021

by Xcaret Nuñez

American Michael Andrew isn't wearing a mask while speaking to journalists. He says it's hard to breathe after a race. U.S. Olympic officials initially said he broke protocol, but then said it's OK.

Riner (top) and Japan's Hisayoshi Harasawa compete Friday during the men's over 100-kilogram bronze medal judo match.

A Judo Legend Just Took Bronze After What Might Be The Biggest Upset In Judo History

12:58pm July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

French judo athlete Teddy Riner, a 6-foot-8, two-time gold medalist known as "Big Ted," has dominated his sport for a decade. It was a shock when he lost in a quarterfinal fight.