As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a pandemic is evident in JapanJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OLYMPICS
USWNT takeaways: U.S. women get final statement win ahead of Olympic soccer gold medal push The U.S. women's national soccer team made a statement against Mexico in its final tune-up match before the Olympics. The 4-0 win, with all...
JULY 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
U.S. women's soccer team defeats Mexico 4-0 in final tuneup before the Olympics After beating Mexico 4-0 Monday at Rentschler Field, the U.S. women's national soccer team heads to Tokyo for the Olympics with a 44-match w...
JULY 6, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Amanda Chidester arrives in Japan with Team USA, will become Michigan's first Olympic softball player Chidester had one of the greatest careers at the plate in Michigan history.
JULY 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics
Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States beat Mexico 4-0 in East Hartford, Connecticut, in the American women’s final match before the OlympicsJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former UConn women's basketball star Gabby Williams makes French Olympic team Another Husky is headed to Tokyo.
JULY 5, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
US women's hoops program director stepping down after Tokyo
USA Basketball women’s national team director Carol Callan will step down after the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her role as the president of FIBA AmericasJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Longtime U.S. women's Team USA director Carol Callan to step down after Olympics Carol Callan, the longtime director of the U.S. women’s national basketball team, will step down from her position once this month’s Tokyo O...
JULY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Bruce Springsteen Daughter Jessica is Heading to Olympics Bruce Springsteen's broadway show will have a one-month break during the Olympics.
JULY 5, 2021 • SI.COM
Ex-Wildcats Nico Mannion, Josh Green to compete in Tokyo Olympics Former Arizona basketball stars Nico Mannion and Josh Green were added to Olympic rosters.
JULY 5, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Tokyo Olympics poised for new level of sports protests under newly relaxed IOC rules Fans have watched as protests have become a sports fixture in recent years — from Colin Kaepernick taking a knee in 2016 to the Milwaukee Bu...
JULY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Being the 'epitome of hard work' helped Knibb qualify for U.S. Olympic team A torn tendon, a stress fracture in her leg and a pandemic — that’s what Taylor Knibb faced in 2020. Even with the setbacks, the District na...
JULY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
How to watch USA vs. Mexico women's soccer: Live stream, start time, TV channel (Mewis sisters in pre-Olympic match) How to watch Monday's match.
JULY 5, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Van der Breggen wins Stage 4, adds to Giro Donne lead
Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen of the Netherlands has added to her overall lead in the prestigious Giro d’Italia DonneJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Olympic gymnast Raisman looking for her missing dog BOSTON (AP) — Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman is looking for her beloved dog, who ran away scared during a weekend fireworks show in Boston.
JULY 5, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Matsuyama has green jacket and seeks gold in home Olympics
Golf is in a better place for the Tokyo Olympics than last time in RioJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Naomi Osaka's return to action highlights Olympic tennis
Naomi Osaka was going to be at the center of attention during the Tokyo Olympics no matter whatJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mark Madden: U.S. sprinter who failed pot test has no one to blame but herself America celebrated its independence Sunday. Celebrate again with refreshing sports notes. What is our most patriotic sports moment? It’s got...
JULY 5, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans — if any fans at all The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping to atten...
JULY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans -- if any fans at all
The Tokyo organizing committee has signaled that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping to attend the Tokyo OlympicsJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuwai back as Fijian men defend Olympic rugby sevens gold Rio de Janeiro gold medalist Jerry Tuwai will captain the defending champion Fiji men’s team in the rugby sevens tournament at the Tokyo Oly...
JULY 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
'They Need to Realize It's Not All About the Money' When our columnist asked how the Olympics could be revamped, readers responded with calls to focus on the competition and do away with the c...
JULY 5, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
College-bound Olympians look to cash in on golden opportunity While 23-year-old gymnast Maggie Nichols has zero regrets about her decision to go to school after not being selected for the 2016 U.S. Olym...
JULY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Olympic ban over pot is just one area where the powers that be are illogical or worse Decision on swim caps raises a racism issue, and treatment of high-testosterone women is unfair.
JULY 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Tokyo-bound: Australia to send 472 athletes to the Olympics
Australia will send 472 athletes to the Tokyo OlympicsJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
