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Qian Yang of China celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics on Saturday.

The First Gold Medal Of The Tokyo Olympics Goes To China

11:44pm July 23, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

A 21-year-old woman from China came out on top in the 10 meter air rifle competition. Qian Yang narrowly beat out a competitor from Russia and beamed as she held up her gold medal.

Cleveland relief pitcher Nick Sandlin (right) and catcher Austin Hedges celebrate a 10-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on June 8. On Friday, the Cleveland team announced its new name, the Guardians.

Cleveland's MLB Team Changes Its Name To Guardians After Years Of Backlash

7:30pm July 23, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

Cleveland's Major League Baseball team has changed its name from the Indians to the Guardians, ridding itself of a previous name that many found highly offensive.

In a famous moment from the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise their gloved fists after Smith received the gold medal and Carlos the bronze for the 200-meter run.

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The Tokyo Olympics Has Relaxed Its Rules On Athlete Protests — To A Point

6:26pm July 23, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Gestures of protest have already begun. But exactly what's allowed under the International Olympic Committee's new rules on expression is somewhat murky.

With A Subdued Opening Ceremony, The Tokyo Summer Olympics Have Officially Kicked Off

4:27pm July 23, 2021

by Leila Fadel

The delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics officially kicked off with a subdued Opening Ceremony. Devoid of fans and many athletes, the ceremony still managed to be a somewhat celebratory affair.

After 106 Years, Cleveland's Baseball Team Will Have A New Name

4:27pm July 23, 2021

by Glenn Forbes

After 106 years with a name many found offensive, Cleveland's baseball team will have a new moniker after this season. They will become the Guardians, a nod to a local bridge.

Uruguay flag bearers Deborah Rodriguez and Bruno Cetraro Berriolo lead their team out during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.

Can't-Miss Moments From The Olympics Opening Ceremony

4:20pm July 23, 2021

From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.

The Olympic Rings are included at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday.

Olympic Opening Ceremony Is A Delicate Mix Of Celebration and Solemnity

4:06pm July 23, 2021

The fanfare and celebration unfolded in a virtually empty stadium, as Japanese protesters gathered nearby to register their discontent over the world's largest sports event.

Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021.

Photos: Highlights Of The Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

1:23pm July 23, 2021

Athletes marched in front of thousands of empty seats as only a sparse crowd was admitted due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year's ceremony is titled "United by Emotion."

A poster is displayed during a presentation event in Tokyo.

Paralympian Medalists Will Finally Earn As Much As Olympians At The Tokyo Games

1:20pm July 23, 2021

by Scott Neuman

The USOC decision put them at parity with U.S. Olympians, who receive $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze.

Performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23 in Tokyo, Japan.

Somber Tone Lingers At Tokyo Games Opening Ceremony, Though Athletes Add Lift

1:09pm July 23, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Viewers who woke up early in America to watch NBC's first live morning telecast of an Olympics opening ceremony Friday were greeted with a subdued presentation, where the COVID pandemic loomed large.