TOKYO — The formidable team of skateboarders from Japan continued their stellar performance at the Olympics, and on Wednesday combined to end the gold medal hopes of 13-year-old Sky Brown. Sakura Yosozumi, 19, won the
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Olympics: Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan win gold for Australia in men's 470 sailing
ENOSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan of Australia stormed to victory in the medal race to take gold for Australia in the men’s 470 sailing class at the Enoshima Yacht Harbour on
Read moreTokyo Olympics 2020: Lisa Carrington, Caitlin Regal into semi-final of K1 500m
Lisa Carrington’s quest to become New Zealand’s most successful Olympian gathered pace today as she powered out of her heat of the K1 500m straight into the semifinals. Carrington won the sixth and final heat
Read moreU.S. track stars aim for gold again on Day 12, and U.S. basketball faces Australia.
By Victor Mather The team events are advancing to the sharp end now, with one-and-done games in every sport. The U.S. women’s volleyball and basketball teams, which both won their groups, face do-or-die quarterfinals on
Read moreThe Nets Don’t Need More Stars. A Little Help Will Do.
The team’s top-level talents have their roles. But it’s around the edges, in rim protection and bench scoring, where some growth is needed. By Sopan Deb It seems nice to be the Nets. Yes, their
Read moreRepeat victories in the 100 and 200 meters give Elaine Thompson-Herah a rare ‘double-double.’
By Alexandra E. Petri Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won her second gold at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday and became the first woman to achieve a “double-double” in Olympic track and field events — meaning
Read moreTokyo Olympics 2020: Farcical scenes as Kiwi Tom Walsh narrowly avoids shock Games exit
Tom Walsh will compete for another Olympic shot-put medal on Thursday in Tokyo – but only just – after a truly bizarre night in the Japanese capital. Rated as one of the top contenders, Walsh
Read moreU.S. broadcast coverage on Tuesday includes gymnastics, soccer and beach volleyball.
By The New York Times Here are some highlights of U.S. broadcast coverage on Tuesday morning. All times are Eastern. GYMNASTICS Event finals continue, with all eyes on Simone Biles on the balance beam. Sunisa
Read moreOlympics: Surfing and skating boost viewership, lack of fans has zero impact, says IOC
TOKYO (REUTERS) – New events such as surfing and skateboarding that made their debut at the Tokyo Olympics boosted the Games’ viewership and the lack of spectators in stadiums had no impact on engagement from
Read moreOlympics: Karsten Warholm wins men's 400m hurdles in world record time
TOKYO (REUTERS) – A world record had been predicted but Norway’s Karsten Warholm did not just break it, he destroyed it to hold off American Rai Benjamin and win a superb men’s Olympic 400 metres
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