Olympics and Paralympics

U.S. women beat Brazil to win first Olympic volleyball gold
The U.S. women’s volleyball team, including Edina’s Jordan Thompson, claimed its first Olympic gold medal Sunday with a victory over Brazil. The U.S. had previously won three silver medals and two bronze since first getting on the medal stand in 1984.
U.S. men's basketball wins fourth straight Olympic gold medal
The U.S. defeated France 87-82 to win the gold medal. Kevin Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, dominated during the game. It was the squad's seventh gold medal in the past eight Olympics.
Medal count: Minnesota athletes with Olympic hardware
Athletes with Minnesota connections came home from the Tokyo Games with seven gold medals, five silvers and two bronzes.
A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch
A gold medal for Apple Valley’s Gable Steveson kicked off the final weekend of Olympic competitions. Minnesota-connected athletes are competing in matches for gold medals in basketball, baseball and volleyball. Here’s when to watch.
Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal
Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track.
Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins wrestling gold
The Gophers wrestling standout from Apple Valley defeated Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili 10-8 to claim wrestling gold in the men’s freestyle 125-kilogram class. Steveson, as is customary after his biggest wins, celebrated with a backflip.
Fans welcome Olympic gymnasts Lee and McCallum home
A parade is planned Sunday for Lee on St. Paul’s east side, followed by a program at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood.