Summer Olympics

Belarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, of Belarus, runs in the women's 100-meter run at the 2020 Summer Olympics July 30. Tsimanouskaya alleged her…

August 3, 2021

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At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound

Claire Michel of Belgium is assisted by Lotte Miller of Norway after the finish of the women's individual triathlon competition…

August 3, 2021

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Jade Carey’s long road to the Olympics ends with gold

Jade Carey, of the United States, performs in the floor exercise during the artistic gymnastics women’s apparatus final at the…

August 3, 2021

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Olympic champion Sunisa Lee adds bronze on uneven bars

Sunisa Lee of the United States, finishes after performing on the uneven bars during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final…

August 2, 2021

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Fast day at pool, track on Day 7 of Tokyo Olympics

United States' players celebrate after defeating Netherlands in a penalty shootout during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020…

July 30, 2021

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Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

Sunisa Lee, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's all-around final at the…

July 29, 2021

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Olympics latest: U.S. women’s volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Haleigh Washington, of the United States, celebrates her team's 3-2 victory over Turkey, during a women's volleyball preliminary round pool…

July 29, 2021

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U.S. bounces back from Olympic-opening loss, routs Iran, 120-66

United States' Bam Adebayo dunks the ball ahead of Iran's Behnam Yakhchalidehkordi (88) during a men's basketball preliminary round game…

July 28, 2021

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‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics

Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semis finals in women's 100-meter run June 19 at the…

July 28, 2021

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Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition

Simone Biles, of the United States, watches gymnasts perform at the 2020 Summer Olympics Tuesday in Tokyo. Biles says she…

July 28, 2021

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Durango mountain biker Christopher Blevins puts on show at Summer Olympics

Cyclist starts race at back of pack and finishes in 14th place

July 27, 2021

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What to watch: Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

Simone Biles, of the United States, waits for her score after performing on the balance beam during the women's artistic…

July 26, 2021

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Russia edges Japan, China for gold in men’s gymnastics

Russian Olympic Committee's artistic gymnastics men's team, from right, Denis Abliazin, right, Nikita Nagornyy, David Belyavskiy and Artur Dalaloyan celebrate…

July 26, 2021

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How a team of refugee athletes made it to Olympics

The refugee team carry the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics…

July 26, 2021

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Dressel wins U.S. Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Becker, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal…

July 26, 2021

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U.S. loses to France 83-76; 25-game Olympic win streak ends

France's Evan Fournier (10) drives to the basket past the United States' Bam Adebayo, right, during a men's basketball preliminary…

July 25, 2021

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Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium

Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday,…

July 23, 2021

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Duo from Durango are ready to take the stage in Tokyo

Courtesy of Zach LokkenWith an extra year to work on his technique, Durango's Zach Lokken is as prepared as he…

July 23, 2021

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Tokyo Olympic flame is the first powered by hydrogen

Naomi Osaka stands beside the Olympic flame after lighting it during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the…

July 23, 2021

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Olympic scandals march on long after torch goes out

Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semis finals in women's 100-meter run June 19 at the…

July 22, 2021

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Tokyo Games boast equal gender participation for first time

In this 2016 file photo, Grace Luczak, right, of the United States, competes at the Women's Pair Final race at…

July 21, 2021

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Go-to woman: Callan’s stealthy impact keeps U.S. hoops rolling

In this 2009, file photo, USA Basketball women's national team director Carol Callan attends a news conference in Storrs, Conn.…

July 21, 2021

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After Olympics, Grant Hill to take USA Basketball men’s lead

Grant Hill speaks during induction ceremonies at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. When the…

July 21, 2021

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U.S.-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols

Bradley Beal shoots during practice for USA Basketball Tuesday in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)AP Photo/John Locher LAS VEGAS (AP)…

July 16, 2021