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Connor Fields, of Team USA, leads the pack in a Men's BMX semifinal on Friday. He crashed not long after and was taken to the hospital.

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American BMX Racer Connor Fields Remains In Tokyo Hospital After Olympic Crash

6:16am July 31, 2021

by Leila Fadel

The defending gold medalist crashed during a semifinal heat on Friday. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and a broken rib, and spent the night in intensive care.

American's Jacob Hoyle and Curtis McDowald wear pink face masks after losing to Japan in Men's Épée.

The U.S. Men's Fencing Team Wore Pink Face Masks To Protest Their Own Teammate

11:08pm July 30, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

The three-man team hasn't been shy about their feelings regarding Alen Hadzic, who's been accused of sexual misconduct dating back to 2013.

Sunisa Lee of the U.S. poses with her gold medal after winning the women's all-around final at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.

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All The Olympic Firsts That Happened In The First Week Of Competition

10:37pm July 30, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

It's already been a historic Games and it's not over yet.

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles waits to perform on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Tokyo Olympics on July 27, 2021.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From The Vault And Uneven Bars Finals At The Olympics

10:35pm July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"After further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for vault and the uneven bars," USA Gymnastics said.

Katie Ledecky of Team United States reacts after winning gold in the Women's 800m Freestyle at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Saturday.

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USA's Katie Ledecky Three-Peats And Wins Olympic Gold Again In 800 Meter Freestyle

10:16pm July 30, 2021

by Russell Lewis

American swimmer Katie Ledecky has won Olympic gold again in the 800 meter freestyle. She repeated her gold medal swim at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Olympics to win at the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel celebrates winning the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Caeleb Dressel Breaks His Own World Record In 100 Meter Butterfly At The Olympics

10:13pm July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

The 24-year-old led for the entire two-lap sprint and clocked it in 49.45 seconds. After winning, he celebrated with his closest competitor, Kristof Milak from Hungary.

A Field Support Robot was used to retrieve rugby balls on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium. Over the weekend, the FSR will help during track and field events.

Say Hello To The Tokyo Olympic Robots

8:25pm July 30, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

The field support robot will be fetching after all sorts of objects during the weekend's track and field events. It's one of several robots designed to make the Games more user-friendly and efficient.

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

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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.

These Athletes Made It All The Way To The Olympics Only To End Up In Isolation

4:55pm July 30, 2021

by Leila Fadel

For athletes in Tokyo, the games aren't just defined by competing but by COVID-19 — and avoiding it long enough to participate. Already 20 athletes have had their Olympic dreams dashed by the virus.

What A Young Basketball Player Felt As He Aimed For A Life-Changing Shot — And Missed

4:34pm July 30, 2021

In sports, the focus typically falls on an athlete's actions. The series "Almost A Dub" looks at what was in athletes' minds during and after clutch moments in their sport.