10,000 volunteers drop out; Tokyo Olympics open in 50 days
About 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for the Tokyo Olympics have told organizers they will not participate when the games open on July 23JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OLYMPICS
The Latest: More cases in virus cluster in southern China A man wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near the Olympic Rings Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Tokyo.
JUNE 3, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
The Latest: Calif. settles pandemic challenge by churches A man wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near the Olympic Rings Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Tokyo.
JUNE 3, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Alexander: Irvine’s Rose Zhang takes aim at U.S. Women’s Open The 18-year-old is the top-ranked amateur golfer in the world and one of 30 amateurs teeing it up this week at San Francisco’s Olympic Club.
JUNE 3, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Meet the 2021 All-Metro swimming team, led by four-time winner Grace Sheble and Freeman's Aidan Duffy Sheble will be participating in this year's Olympic Trials.
JUNE 3, 2021 • RICHMOND.COM
The Latest: UN says no quick fix for pandemic damage to jobs A man wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near the Olympic Rings Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Tokyo.
JUNE 2, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Biles and who? Olympic picture cloudy at US Championships
The Olympic picture for the U.S. men's and women's gymnastics team will start to clear up at the U.S. ChampionshipsJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Studies on vaccines, need for possible boosters A man wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near the Olympic Rings Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Tokyo.
JUNE 2, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Japan's vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late FILE - In this May 9, 2021, file photo, a security guard wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks in front...
JUNE 2, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Japan's vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late Olympic torchbearers wearing face masks sit and wait for their turn in Kanazawa, central Japan, Monday, May 31, 2021. Japan, seriously behin...
JUNE 2, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
3x Olympic beach champ Walsh Jennings foiled in Tokyo bid
Three-time beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings was defeated in her bid to reach the Olympics for a sixth time when she and partner Brooke Sweat lost in a qualifying...JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calgary to host 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship in August The event will run from Aug. 20 to 31, with 10 teams playing 31 games at WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park.
JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Latest: Biden's 'month of action' for more shots in arms A man wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near the Olympic Rings Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Tokyo.
JUNE 2, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Kerri Walsh Jennings, Brooke Sweat lose in beach volleyball qualifying round, will miss Tokyo Olympics Three-time beach volleyball gold-medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings and partner Brooke Sweat lost Wednesday, ending their 2021 Olympics chances.
JUNE 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
2021 U.S. Women's Open: With thick rough and narrow fairways, it feels like a U.S. Open of old at Olympic If you like your U.S. Opens with thick, nasty rough and skinny fairways, then you'll love this week at Olympic Club.
JUNE 2, 2021 • GOLFCHANNEL.COM
NBC announces Olympic golf TV team led by Rich Lerner, Shane Bacon NBC has announced its broadcast team for its Olympic golf coverage from Tokyo, a group led by Rich Lerner, David Feherty and a host of other...
JUNE 2, 2021 • GOLF.COM
Japanese city cancels Kenya Olympic training camp over virus
Kenya says it has received notice that a Japanese city due to host its team for a pre-Olympics training camp has canceledJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How three surfer dudes left California to find a secret surfing oasis in El Salvador The Olympic trials for surfing are being held in El Salvador. The seeds for this were planted decades ago by young Californians looking for...
JUNE 2, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Check the yardage book: The Olympic Club Lake Course for the U.S. Women's Open Plenty of history has been made on Olympic’s Lake Course in San Francisco, but check out Puttview to see how it might play for the women.
JUNE 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Canada earns spot in Super Round at Olympic qualifier with 6-5 win over Cuba SAINT LUCIE, Fla. - Connor Panas went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a walk, and Michael Crouse went deep in the seventh inning with a solo shot,...
JUNE 2, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
USA, Canada stay unbeaten in qualifiers The WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier continued Tuesday in Florida, where the eight best national teams from the Americas are gathered to pur...
JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Baseball Americas Qualifier: United States, Canada, Venezuela remain undefeated after first two days Diego Rincones belted a walk-off home run to send Venezuela to a 3-2 win over Colombia in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday afternoon
JUNE 2, 2021 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM
Yes. Tokyo Olympics are 'a go' despite opposition, pandemic
Will the Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemicJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OSU gymnastics: Signee Carey chases Olympic berth at U.S. championships Oregon State signee Jade Carey continues her pursuit of the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games this week at the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championsh...
JUNE 1, 2021 • GAZETTETIMES.COM
Photos: U.S. Women's Open at The Olympic Club The Olympic Club will host a women’s major golf championship for the first time in 2021 with the U.S. Women’s Open.
JUNE 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
