American gymnastics alternate tests positive at Olympics
TOKYO — An alternate on the United States women's gymnastic team has tested tested positive for COVID-19 in a training camp in Japan, the...
Under-fire Olympic composer steps down over past bullying
TOKYO — Keigo Oyamada, a Japanese composer working on the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, resigned on Monday after coming under fire for bullying a...
Japanese composer for Tokyo Olympics apologizes for abuse
TOKYO — Keigo Oyamada, a Japanese composer whose music is part of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, has apologized for bullying a classmate during...
Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star
For a man tabbed as swimming’s next superstar, Caeleb Dressel couldn’t be more disinterested. Of course, he cares about being fast in the pool....
US Olympian Gable Steveson chases gold, pro wrestling dreams
Gable Steveson loves to put on a show -- during and after his biggest matches.
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Tennis player de Minaur has COVID-19, out of Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur has tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics.
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Too much, too soon? USA Gymnastics in midst of culture shift
FORT WORTH, Texas — The U.S. gymnastics championships were over. The pressure — mercifully if only momentarily — gone. On the floor at Dickies...
Just in time for Tokyo games, Olympic items up for auction
BOSTON — When the first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896, winners did not get gold medals as they will later this...
Mewis sisters set to share field in Tokyo, hope to win gold
There was a time when Kristie Mewis realized her soccer career wasn't quite headed in the direction she hoped.
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Britain’s Johanna Konta to miss Olympics due to COVID-19
LONDON — Johanna Konta of Britain won't compete at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, she said Tuesday, after being dropped from...