With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin
TOKYO — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a...
Looking at Tokyo Olympics through the lens of the 1964 Games
TOKYO — Just 19 years after devastating defeat in World War II, the 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcased the reemergence of an innovative country that...
The Latest: Emperor declares Tokyo Olympics officially open
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
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Olympic Games, Tokyo-style: The pandemic era, in miniature
TOKYO — Ghostly airports, devoid of bustle. Cavernous arenas where no crowds will roar. Stringent rules that are spottily enforced — and spottily ignored....
‘The greatest honor’: Osaka lights Olympic cauldron
TOKYO — What a moment for Naomi Osaka. For the new Japan. For racial injustice. For female athletes. For tennis.
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Portuguese surfer Frederico Morais tests positive for COVID
TOKYO — Portuguese surfer Frederico Morais has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the sport’s Olympic debut in Japan.
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Olympic cycling road races are studies in contrast
TOKYO — The men's and women's Olympic road races that begin the cycling program at the Tokyo Games this weekend are similar only in...
With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin
TOKYO — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a...
Australian swimming’s relay dynasty is built on trust
TOKYO — A constantly refilling pool of talent. Well-rehearsed changeovers. And plenty of speed.
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‘The greatest honor’: Osaka lights Olympic cauldron
TOKYO — What a moment for Naomi Osaka. For the new Japan. For racial injustice. For female athletes. For tennis.
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