JULY 9, 2021 • ROANOKE.COM
OLYMPICS
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson left off Olympic relay team Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has been left off the U.S. relay team and won’t run in the Tokyo Olympics. Earlier, she lost her spot in the w...
Former TCC softball star Elisa Cecchetti perseveres injuries, pandemic to play as an Olympian with Italy TCC alum eager to compete and win a gold medal during the 2021 Summer Games in Japan
JULY 9, 2021 • TALLAHASSEE.COM
US swimmer Michael Andrew explains reason for skipping COVID-19 vaccine before Olympics
American swimmer Michael Andrew raised eyebrows Thursday when he said he will unlikely be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympics as officials...JULY 9, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM
Local Olympians react to news of no fans at games On Thursday, the International Olympic Committee announced that there would be no fans at the Olympics due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
JULY 9, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
There is still chlorine in Michael Phelps' soul He’s an Olympic spectator for the first time in 25 years. But get him near the pool and his love for the sport—and its minute details—surfac...
JULY 9, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Warriors' Nico Mannion named to Italian 12-man Olympic roster Mannion averaged 17.7 points and four assists during the qualifying tournament to help Italy claim a spot in the Olympics.
JULY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Olympic boxing rules explained The 2021 Olympics are almost upon us. Olympic boxing is unique to amateur and professional boxing. Here are the rules you need to know. Oly...
JULY 9, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
How to watch the Tokyo Olympics You won’t want to miss this year’s highly-anticipated and long-delayed Olympic Games.
JULY 9, 2021 • DESERET.COM
In letter, USADA says it can't change marijuana rules alone
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency leaders are pushing to further mitigate “harsh consequences” for marijuana if it’s not intentionally used to enhance performance, though they cannot unilate...JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Get to know your worldwide Olympic athletes! There is a lot of distraction around the Tokyo Games, but here's who you should keep your eye on
JULY 9, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM
Seattle teenage canoeist Nevin Harrison ready to realize Olympic dreams: 'I am right where I want to be' Nevin Harrison was certainly disappointed last year when the Olympics in Tokyo were postponed until 2021, delaying the fulfillment of her dr...
JULY 9, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Holding the Tokyo Olympics shreds consensus in Japan with concerns about COVID-19 at odds with political and financial interests: 'It's a bit like a gambler who already has lost too much' Japan is famous for running on consensus. But the decision to proceed with the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics has shredded it.
JULY 9, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Holding Tokyo Olympics in pandemic shreds consensus in Japan
Japan is famous for running on consensusJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spelling bee champ Zaila Avant-garde is basketball whiz — and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde, who won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, holds three Guinness World Records for her ability to dribble multiple ba...
JULY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
How Quanesha Burks Went From McDonald's to the Olympics Before she was a professional long jumper, her only work experience was at a fast food restaurant where she held college recruiting visits a...
JULY 9, 2021 • SI.COM
Control and chaos: An art-loving weightlifter from NC prepares for the Tokyo Olympics Caine Wilkes, who trains in Charlotte, will compete for Team USA in weightlifting at Olympic Games.
JULY 9, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Olympic baseball rules explained Olympic baseball is back and here are the key rules to know ahead of the tournament. After a 13-year hiatus, baseball is back at the Summer...
JULY 9, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
She spent 5 years seeking redemption, now ex-UK star Keni Harrison has chance in Olympics In 2016, she set the World Record, but missed the Olympics. Now former UK track star Keni Harrison is seeking redemption at her first Olympi...
JULY 9, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Athletes with ties to Louisiana Many of these 2021 Olympians are former LSU athletes and will compete in gymnastics, golf, soccer, swimming and more.
JULY 9, 2021 • THEADVERTISER.COM
Olympians describe how not having family at Olympics will impact them U.S. and international athletes describe what they'll miss most about not being able to have their family at the games.
JULY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Olympics' 'don't ask, don't tell' vaccination policy makes Games riskier than needed By not mandating COVID-19 vaccination, Olympic organizers are making the Tokyo Games more hazardous than they need to be.
JULY 9, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Hashimoto: Tokyo Paralympics could still see some fans
Tokyo Olympic organizers are holding out some hope that the Paralympic Games might allow some fansJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tokyo Olympics to be staged without fans as Japan enters another COVID-19 state of emergency The Tokyo Olympic Games will be held without spectators as the Japanese capital is forced to enter another state of emergency because of ris...
JULY 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing Hands are the main contact point to the only obstacle in the sport of climbing, a sheer wall freckled with holds set at an array of angles,...
JULY 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Summer check-in: Catching up with Fred Harvey and the UA track and field program Seven Arizona Wildcats competed in the U.S. Olympic Trails, earning high marks and the praise of head coach Fred Harvey.
JULY 9, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
