Olympics and Paralympics

July 21, 2021 11:55 AM

A women's beach handball team is fined for not wanting to wear bikini bottoms

Athletes on the Norwegian women's beach handball team are being punished for wearing shorts, facing fines over "a case of improper clothing."

by Bill Chappell

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July 21, 2021 6:14 AM

Sweden defeats the U.S. women's soccer team in an Olympic stadium with no fans

The U.S, ranked No. 1 and the reigning World Cup champions, played a familiar foe: Sweden. And unfortunately for the U.S., it was a familiar result. Sweden beat them 3-0.

by Merrit Kennedy and Russell Lewis

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July 21, 2021 5:22 AM

Australia to host the Olympics for the third time in 2032 after Brisbane wins its bid

This will be Australia's third time hosting the Olympic Games after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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July 20, 2021 1:26 PM

Deaf-blind athlete quits Team USA after she's told she can't bring a care assistant

Becca Meyers is a star for the U.S. Paralympic swim team. But she won't be in Tokyo, after being told her mother, who acts as her personal care assistant, can't join her.

by Bill Chappell

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July 20, 2021 6:00 AM

10 things to watch for when the Tokyo Olympics begin

Against great odds, the world's top athletes are about to take the spotlight. Here are some key things to keep an eye out for during the first half of the Summer Olympic Games.

by Merrit Kennedy

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July 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Meet the summer Olympians from Minnesota

More than 20 athletes attending the Tokyo Summer Olympics have a connection to Minnesota. Get to know the athletes, and follow this page for updates on when athletes are set to compete.

by Matt Mikus

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July 19, 2021 6:36 AM

U.S. women's gymnastics alternate tests positive for COVID at Olympics

The positive test was the latest in growing line of daily reports of athletes and others testing positive at the pandemic-delayed Olympics. The unnamed gymnast was the first American.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2021 6:54 AM

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, with the Tokyo Games opening on Friday.

by The Associated Press

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July 17, 2021 12:31 PM

A week before the opening ceremony, coronavirus turns up at Tokyo's Olympic Village

The positive COVID-19 test highlights the challenge for Olympic organizers to keep the virus at bay as tens of thousands of athletes and other participants convene during an ongoing pandemic.

by Amy Held

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July 17, 2021 10:32 AM

U.S. Olympian Gable Steveson of Minnesota chases gold, pro wrestling dreams

Minnesota’s Gable Steveson is looking to become one of the youngest U.S. wrestling gold medalists when he competes in Tokyo — and he hopes a successful run at the Games launches him into a WWE career.

by The Associated Press

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Olympics and Paralympics

A women's beach handball team is fined for not wanting to wear bikini bottoms

Sweden defeats the U.S. women's soccer team in an Olympic stadium with no fans

Australia to host the Olympics for the third time in 2032 after Brisbane wins its bid

Deaf-blind athlete quits Team USA after she's told she can't bring a care assistant

10 things to watch for when the Tokyo Olympics begin

Meet the summer Olympians from Minnesota

U.S. women's gymnastics alternate tests positive for COVID at Olympics

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

A week before the opening ceremony, coronavirus turns up at Tokyo's Olympic Village

U.S. Olympian Gable Steveson of Minnesota chases gold, pro wrestling dreams

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