SUMMER OLYMPICS NEWS

Chen tops Hanyu to win men's free skate at World Team Trophy

Three-time world champion Nathan Chen has won the free skate at the figure skating World Team Trophy on Friday to continue his dominance of two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Ha...

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Head of Tokyo Olympics again says games will not be canceled

Tokyo Olympic organizers are again being forced to assure the world that the postponed games will open in just over three months despite surging COVID-19 cases in Japan

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chen edges Hanyu at World Team Trophy in Japan

Three-time world champion Nathan Chen has beaten two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu in the men’s short program at the figure skating World Team Trophy in Osaka

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Summer Olympics less than 100 days away; IOC won't require vaccinations After years of planning, at least $15.4 billion in organizing costs, a global pandemic and a one-year postponement, the 2020 Tokyo Games are...

APRIL 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

'Distance makes sense:' Semenya pins Olympic hopes on 5,000 Caster Semenya won the 5,000-meter race at the South African national championships in a personal-best time and then said she's likely to fo...

APRIL 15, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

'Distance makes sense:' Semenya pins Olympic hopes on 5,000

Caster Semenya won the 5,000-meter race at the South African national championships in a personal-best time and then said she's likely to focus on long-distance events for the rest...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option TOKYO (AP) — Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they st...

APRIL 15, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option TOKYO (AP) — Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they st...

APRIL 15, 2021 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option

Two officials in Japan’s ruling LDP party have suggested separately that the Tokyo Olympics could be in for some radical changes

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-Canadian Olympic gold medallist leads Australian swimming GOLD COAST, Australia - Two-time Canadian Olympic gold medallist Alex Baumann has been named chief executive of Swimming Australia, moving u...

APRIL 14, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Russia’s flag banned but national colors on Olympic uniforms The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute.

APRIL 14, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Russia’s flag banned but national colors on Olympic uniforms The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute.

APRIL 14, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Former Canadian Olympic champion to lead Australian swimming

Two-time Canadian Olympic gold medalist Alex Baumann has been named chief executive of Swimming Australia

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russia's flag banned but national colors on Olympic uniforms

The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan, Lavelle and the winners and losers from the USWNT's friendlies The USWNT drew with Sweden and won against France in their April friendlies as they continued preparing for the Olympics this summer

APRIL 14, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Conn Findlay, who rowed and sailed his way to four Olympic medals, dies at 90 He won gold as a rower in 1956 and 1964 and was part of victorious America’s Cup crews.

APRIL 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

The Latest: Turkey posts record 62,797 daily virus cases FILE - In this April 9, 2021, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, next to the mascots of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic G...

APRIL 14, 2021 • TUCSON.COM

Japanese citizens would like to massively limit fans at Olympics they still don’t want We have exactly 100 days until the Olympic cauldron is lit in Tokyo, but the host nation isn’t doing much to fan the flames of enthusiasm.

APRIL 14, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

The Latest: Italy: Additional 7M Pfizer doses by end of June FILE - In this April 9, 2021, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, next to the mascots of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic G...

APRIL 14, 2021 • TUCSON.COM

What we know about the summer Olympics in Tokyo USA TODAY Sports' Nancy Armour breaks down some if the health and safety protocols for the upcoming summer Olympics.

APRIL 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

The Latest: European agency expects J&J recommendation soon FILE - In this April 9, 2021, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, next to the mascots of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic G...

APRIL 14, 2021 • TUCSON.COM

Relive Olympic Gold moments with swimming champ Michael Phelps | How to stream new 3-part documentary In this Peacock original series, which premieres 100 days before the Tokyo Olympics, one of swimming’s most memorable stars takes viewers ba...

APRIL 14, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Claressa Shields to make MMA debut with PFL on June 10

Two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields has a date and an opponent for her mixed martial arts debut with the Professional Fighters League

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ralph Lauren unveils crisp white Team USA Olympic uniforms

Olympic outfitter Ralph Lauren has unveiled a bright graphic look in Team USA uniforms for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With 100 days to go, uncertainty and hope abound for 'uniquely challenging' Tokyo Olympics As the pandemic forges on, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics remain on track to start in July — though with an uneasy and uneven path forward.

APRIL 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM