Summer Olympics
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics
While the New Zealander isn’t the only transgender athlete competing at the Tokyo Games, she has been out for years and has been the focus of attention as a medal contender in weightlifting. Read more
American athletes have been planning protest at Olympics for weeks
In an interview tonight, Saunders said the planning took place over a group text message with athletes in multiple sports. The group decided that the X would be their symbol and that it represents unity with oppressed people. Read more
Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian who fears for safety
The current standoff apparently began after Tsimanouskaya criticized how officials were managing her team — setting off a massive backlash in state-run media back home. Read more
Japan rallies against bullpen to beat U.S. in 10 innings
Four of seven U.S. relievers combined to give up five runs as the United States blew a three-run lead. Read more
U.S. women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball
Canada had not won against the United States since 2001. Read more
Simone Biles will return to compete in balance beam
Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health. Read more
On the air Monday at the Tokyo Olympics
TV listings for the Tokyo Olympics. Read more
‘Heartbreaking’: U.S. men’s volleyball eliminated early at Olympics
The U.S. brought eight players back from the team that won bronze in 2016, but never got back into top form following the long break because of the pandemic. Read more
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Belarus runner alleges Olympic team tried to send her home
An activist group supporting Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she believed her life was in danger in Belarus and would seek asylum with the Austrian Embassy in Tokyo. Read more
Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Usain Bolt’s successor
The Italian crossed the line in 9.8 seconds Sunday night to capture the first 100-meter medal ever for the country better known for its soccer prowess. Read more
On the air Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics
TV listings for the Tokyo Olympics. Read more
Xander Schauffele with 2 clutch putts gives U.S. gold in golf
Xander Schauffele won an Olympic gold medal he badly wanted by overcoming more pressure than he could have imagined Sunday. Read more
Caeleb Dressel, Emma McKeon take place among Olympic swimming greats
Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. The guy who dreads all the attention won’t be able to escape it now. Read more
Day 9 highlights from the Tokyo Olympics
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo’s Olympic record in women’s 100-meter race
She finished the night as the second-fastest woman in history. Florence Griffith Joyner’s world record of 10.49 is only mark left to beat. Read more
Ban on ‘Soul Cap’ spotlights lack of diversity in swimming
Alice Dearing has an afro, a voluminous puff nearly impossible to protect in most swimming caps. Her hair shrinks if it gets wet. And the chlorine? The chemicals in a pool can cause severe damage that requires substantial time and money to treat. Read more
Novak Djokovic’s temper flares up as he leaves Tokyo empty-handed
Novak Djokovic came to the Tokyo Olympics aiming for a Golden Slam. He’ll leave without a medal and will need some time to recover from a draining performance in extreme conditions that didn’t meet expectations. Read more
On the air Saturday at the Tokyo Olympics
TV listings for the Tokyo Olympics. Read more
American stars Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky add more gold in the pool
Simone Biles out of vault and uneven bars; beam and floor possible at Olympics
She continues to be evaluated daily to determine whether she’ll compete in the finals for floor exercise on Monday or balance beam a day later. Read more
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