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U.S. sprinter Lynna Irby wipes away a tear Friday after the 4x400-meter mixed relay at the Tokyo Olympics.

A U.S. Relay Team Was Disqualified, But An Appeal Puts It Back On Track For Gold

4:24pm July 30, 2021

by Emma Bowman

The penalty was for a baton pass outside the exchange zone during the 4x400-meter mixed relay race. Now a record-setting gold medal is still within reach for Team USA sprinter Allyson Felix.

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.

Raven Saunders turned heads with her unique look for Friday's qualifying round in the women's shot put at the Tokyo Olympics. Saunders had one of the best throws of the day, earning her a spot in this weekend's final.

Raven Saunders Goes Into 'Joker' Mode At Tokyo Olympics

3:34pm July 30, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"That's so Raven," USA Track & Field tweeted as it shared an image of the U.S. shot put star.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gives a memorial in honor of Terrence Clarke on Thursday during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in New York City.

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NBA Ceremonially Drafts Terrence Clarke, A Rising Star Who Died In An April Car Crash

2:31pm July 30, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

Earlier this year, the basketball guard was preparing for the NBA draft after completing his freshman year at the University of Kentucky. He had signed to an agency associated with LeBron James.

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.

U.S. players celebrate a goal scored by teammate Lynn Williams during a women's quarterfinal soccer match against The Netherlands on Friday at the Summer Olympics in Yokohama, Japan.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Beats The Netherlands And Advances To Olympic Semifinals

12:40pm July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

This means they'll head to the semifinal. The U.S. is trying to become the first reigning Women's World Cup champion to win Olympic gold.

South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker, second from right, cheers with teammate Kaylene Corbett, right, and medalists Annie Lazor and Lilly King of Team USA after winning the final of the women's 200m breaststroke swimming event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre o

See These Swimmers Share A Sweet Hug After South Africa Takes Gold And A World Record

12:37pm July 30, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

In addition to smashing a longtime world record, Tatjana Schoenmaker took home South Africa's first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Advances To The Final Four At The Olympics

11:14am July 30, 2021

The U.S. women's soccer team is advancing to the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics after defeating the Netherlands in a tight match that went to a penalty kick shootout.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after he was defeated by Germany's Alexander Zverev during a semifinal match of the tennis competition on Friday at the Summer Olympics.

Novak Djokovic's 'Golden Slam' Dreams Are Crushed With Olympic Semifinal Elimination

10:10am July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

The Serbian star was beaten in the men's tennis semifinal by Germany's Alexander Zverev. It means Djokovic can't make history by winning all four major tournaments and Olympic gold in a single year.

U.S. BMX racer Connor Fields receives medical treatment after a crash during a men's BMX semifinal heat at the Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo.

Defending BMX Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Fields Is Hospitalized After A Bad Crash

10:09am July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Fields, who took gold in BMX racing at the 2016 Olympic Games, came down wrong from a jump and suffered a horrific crash. A Team USA doctor says Fields is stable and awaiting further evaluation.