Tokyo

Sweden snaps USWNT’s 44-game unbeaten streak to open Olympics, raising questions about this American team

The loss in the opening game of group play doesn't eliminate the Americans from medal contention, but it leaves them…

4 years ago

Women’s Handball Players Are Fined for Rejecting Bikini Uniforms

Norway’s beach handball players were each fined 150 euros for wearing shorts rather than the required bikini bottoms. A spokeswoman…

4 years ago

For the USWNT, Tokyo is a chance to make history and cement a remarkable legacy

The USWNT will attempt to become the first women’s soccer team to win a World Cup and an Olympic gold…

4 years ago

Olympics-Tennis-Fearless Sabalenka ready for ‘new challenge’ in Tokyo

Fresh from her breakthrough Grand Slam performance at Wimbledon, world number three Aryna Sabalenka is heading to the 2020 Olympics

4 years ago

US women shut out the noise in quest for 5th gold medal

The U.S. women's national team has become adept at shutting out all the outside distractions at big tournaments and the…

4 years ago

2021 Olympic softball: Team USA’s gold-medal chances in the sport’s return to the Games

Softball returns as an Olympic sport this week in Tokyo, and star U.S. pitcher Cat Osterman, 38, is back as…

4 years ago

Hijab-wearing basketball referee out to blaze trail at Tokyo Olympics

Sarah Gamal will be the first hijab wearing basketball referee to take part in the Olympics

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Coco Gauff won’t compete at Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19

Coco Gauff will not compete at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19

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Five U.S. Women Looking for Redemption at the Tokyo Games

Whether they’re gunning for their first medal or another gold, one more shot at ultimate glory is the goal for…

4 years ago

Laurie Hernandez returning to Olympics with different perspective: commentator, not competitor

Hernandez, 20, already had a path to Tokyo laid out for her before her injury – one that didn't involve…

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