Olympics and Paralympics

July 25, 2021 6:33 PM

Olympic and Paralympic moms face big obstacles to compete. They're demanding change

Scores of mothers competing in the Olympics and Paralympics are speaking out about the challenges they face as working mothers in sports. Some are using their platform to make a change.

by Leila Fadel

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July 25, 2021 9:18 AM

U.S. men's basketball loses to France, ending 25-game Olympic win streak

For the first time since 2004, the U.S. men’s basketball team has lost in the Olympics. And the Americans’ quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal is already in serious trouble.

by The Associated Press

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July 25, 2021 9:03 AM

Russians top Americans in Olympic women's gymnastics qualifying

While Simone Biles topped the all-around qualifying with teammate Sunisa Lee close behind in third, the Americans ended their session looking up at another name on the scoreboard in the team standings for the first time since 2010.

by The Associated Press

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July 24, 2021 9:22 PM

The first Tokyo Olympics medals for the U.S. go to 2 men's swimmers

The first U.S. medals of the Tokyo Olympics went to two swimmers in the men's 400 meter individual medley race.

by Merrit Kennedy

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July 24, 2021 4:34 PM

'Rebel' skateboarding is ready for its Olympic debut in Tokyo

Skateboarding is ready for its time to shine at the Tokyo Olympics. Competitors will show off the skills they developed in the streets and skateparks around the world, and the hope is that they attract younger fans to watch the Games.

by Mandalit del Barco

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July 24, 2021 8:29 AM

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.

by Leila Fadel and Merrit Kennedy

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July 23, 2021 6:12 AM

Bird, Alvarez chosen to carry U.S. flag at opening ceremony

Four-time Olympic women's basketball gold medalist Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez have been chosen as USA flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. They are the first duo to share the honor of leading the delegation into the ceremony.

by The Associated Press

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July 23, 2021 5:53 AM

Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium

The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay. They're a multinational showcase of the finest athletes of a world fragmented by disease. They're also steeped in the political and medical baggage of the relentless pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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July 22, 2021 1:19 AM

Another Olympic opening ceremony hitch — the director is fired for Holocaust comments

It's another setback for the troubled event on the same week that the ceremony's composer was forced out. Still, the show will go on Friday, officially kicking off the long-postponed Tokyo Games.

by Merrit Kennedy

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July 21, 2021 1:01 PM

Olympians take a knee against racism, under new policy allowing protests

"We want to fight all forms of discrimination, and as a group of women, we wanted to kneel against it," said Steph Houghton, a co-captain of Britain's soccer team.

by Bill Chappell

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Olympics and Paralympics

Olympic and Paralympic moms face big obstacles to compete. They're demanding change

U.S. men's basketball loses to France, ending 25-game Olympic win streak

Russians top Americans in Olympic women's gymnastics qualifying

The first Tokyo Olympics medals for the U.S. go to 2 men's swimmers

'Rebel' skateboarding is ready for its Olympic debut in Tokyo

A Dutch rower competed at the Olympics, then tested positive for coronavirus

Bird, Alvarez chosen to carry U.S. flag at opening ceremony

Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium

Another Olympic opening ceremony hitch — the director is fired for Holocaust comments

Olympians take a knee against racism, under new policy allowing protests

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