The First Tokyo Olympics Medals For The U.S. Go To Swimmers
Team USA athletes won medals in every final swimming event of the day. 27-year-old Chase Kalisz won the only gold, in the men's 400 meter individual medley race.
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'Rebel' Skateboarding Is Ready For Its Olympic Debut in Tokyo
Skateboarding is one of four new sports added to the Olympics this year. For skateboarders who have long loved their rebel status, performing in the mainstream Olympics is just a bit different.
A Dutch Rower Competed At The Olympics, Then Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Dutch rower Finn Florijn had already raced and was scheduled to compete again on Saturday when his positive test came back. "Now it's over in an instant," he said.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Beats New Zealand In A Much-Needed Olympics Comeback
Team USA scored big, rebounding after a disappointing loss to Sweden. The 6-1 win keeps alive the Americans' goal of becoming the first women's team to take Olympic gold after winning the World Cup.
Novak Djokovic Could Close In On A Historic 'Golden Slam' At The Olympics
The Serbian tennis star is aiming for a "golden slam" — meaning winning all four major tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in a single year. No male tennis player has ever done it.
A 12-Year-Old Syrian Makes Her Olympic Debut
The youngest Olympian at the Tokyo games was knocked out during the women's table tennis singles preliminary round. But Syrian player Hend Zaza said she will train, get better and try again.
Saturday Sports: The Olympics Have Finally Begun
The Summer Olympics are officially underway following yesterday's opening ceremony in Tokyo, a year after they were originally scheduled. COVID restrictions mean fans can't watch events in-person.
The First Gold Medal Of The Tokyo Olympics Goes To China
A 21-year-old woman from China came out on top in the 10 meter air rifle competition. Qian Yang narrowly beat out a competitor from Russia and beamed as she held up her gold medal.
Cleveland's MLB Team Changes Its Name To Guardians After Years Of Backlash
Cleveland's Major League Baseball team has changed its name from the Indians to the Guardians, ridding itself of a previous name that many found highly offensive.
The Tokyo Olympics Has Relaxed Its Rules On Athlete Protests — To A Point
Gestures of protest have already begun. But exactly what's allowed under the International Olympic Committee's new rules on expression is somewhat murky.