SUMMER OLYMPICS NEWS

Russian men's volleyball team rallies past Brazil in semis

The Russian men’s volleyball team avenged a semifinal loss to Brazil in the last Olympics by mounting a big rally in the third set to win their semifinal match in four sets

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. women's water polo rallies against ROC to make gold-medal match The United States women's water polo team advances to the gold-medal match after defeating the Russian Olympic Committee 15-11 at the Tokyo...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

USWNT vs. Australia live score, updates, highlights from Olympic bronze medal match The U.S. women's national soccer team will look to close out its Olympics with a medal when it faces Australia in a rematch of the group sta...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jacobs to carry Italy's flag at closing ceremony of Olympics

The Texas-born sprinter who was the surprise winner of the biggest race of the Olympics will carry Italy’s flag at Sunday’s closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portugal's Pedro Pichardo Wins Gold in Triple Jump Pichardo's best jump was 17.98m, setting a new record for Portugal and becoming the first Portuguese athlete to win a gold medal since 2008.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • SI.COM

EXPLAINER: What Olympic host Japan's COVID 'emergency' means

Japan is playing host to the Tokyo Olympics

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France vs. Slovenia men's basketball: Live stream, start time, TV, how to watch Olympics 2021 semifinal The winner will face USA or Australia for gold

AUGUST 5, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Germany's Wellbrock romps to win in men's marathon swimming Germany’s Florian Wellbrock has added a gold medal in marathon swimming to his bronze medal at the pool, romping to a dominating win in the...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

How the U.S. men's basketball program can return to Olympic dominance

The best way for the U.S. men’s hoops team to bounce back would be if this campaign doesn't get a perfect ending, Martin Rogers writes.

AUGUST 4, 2021

Brazil vs South Korea Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for Women's Olympic Volleyball Semifinal on FanDuel Brazil vs South Korea prediction, odds, betting lines & spread for women's Olympic volleyball semifinals game on Friday, August 6.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Who are South Africa's biggest club: Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns? ' Goal.com Goal compares Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in terms of success, average stadium attendance, infrastructure and fanbase

AUGUST 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Serbia vs USA Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for Women's Olympic Volleyball Semifinal on FanDuel Serbia vs USA prediction, odds, betting lines & spread for women's Olympic volleyball semifinals game on Friday, August 6.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

France vs Argentina Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for Men's Olympic Volleyball Semifinal on FanDuel France vs Argentina prediction, odds, betting lines & spread for men's Olympic volleyball semifinals game on Thursday, August 5.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Black Puerto Rican Jasmine Camacho-Quinn's gold medal represents more than a record win Jasmine Camacho-Quinn represented Puerto Rico because her mother was born on the island. Her win led her to reconnecting with family and win...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Brazil vs Russia Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for Men's Olympic Volleyball Semifinal on FanDuel Brazil vs Russia prediction, odds, betting lines & spread for men's Olympic volleyball semifinals game on Thursday, August 5.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

American Sydney McLaughlin shatters world record in thrilling Day 12 at the Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin shattered her own world record in the 400m hurdles as Day 12 at the Olympics delivered more top moments.

AUGUST 4, 2021

USA vs South Korea Odds, Prediction Betting Lines & Spread For Olympic Men's Baseball Semifinal on FanDuel USA vs South Korea Baseball Game Info 2021 Tokyo Olympics - Men's Baseball (Semifinals) USA vs. South Korea Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021 S...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Salt Lake climber overcame scoliosis to reach the Olympics, but fell just short of the finals Kyra Condie of Salt Lake City finished in the top 10 of the Olympic women's climbing final in Tokyo; Eddy Alvarez and the USA baseball team...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Artistic swimming dazzles with strength and grace at Tokyo Olympic Games The competitors in artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, displayed beauty and grace while competing at the Tokyo Olymp...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

USA vs Serbia Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for Olympic Women's Basketball Semifinal on FanDuel USA vs Serbia Game Info 2021 Olympic Women's Basketball Game — Semifinals USA vs. Serbia Date: Friday, August 6, 2021 Time: 12:40 a.m. EST U...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

2020 Tokyo Olympics Day 13 China and The United States remain as the leaders of the medal count as The Tokyo Olympics head into Day 13.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Australia faces US in bid for 1st women's soccer medal The Australians have reached the medal round for the first time ever in women’s soccer at an Olympics

AUGUST 4, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Money for medals: Olympic glory can also be very lucrative for athletes from these countries It pays to win medals at the Tokyo Olympics, and especially if you are an athlete from a country such as Chinese Taipei or Singapore.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hayashi's 3 lifts Japan into semis, ousting Belgium 86-85

Saki Hayashi hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds left, and Japan advanced to the semifinals by holding off Olympic newcomer Belgium 86-85 Wednesday

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notoane: South Africa U23 coach's future uncertain, blames part-time role for disappointing Olympics ' Goal.com South Africa under-23 head coach David Notoane has admitted his future with the team is uncertain.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM