Ralph Lauren unveils air-conditioned jackets for Team USA
Team USA will be sporting air-conditioned jackets at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Team USA will be sporting air-conditioned jackets at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.
First lady Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 23, her first solo trip abroad as first lady.
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 23, her first solo trip abroad as first lady.
San Francisco woman first female weightlifter to represent Tonga at Tokyo Olympics
A 20-year-old woman from San Francisco will be competing as a weightlifter in the Tokyo Olympics. Her coaches say she worked hard to overcome challenges to achieve success.
A 20-year-old woman from San Francisco will be competing as a weightlifter in the Tokyo Olympics. Her coaches say she worked hard to overcome challenges to achieve success.
Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Sha'Carri Richardson left off U.S. Olympic relay team in wake of positive marijuana test
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Soul Cap: FINA 'reviewing' decision to ban swim caps for natural Black hair at Olympics
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test
President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.
President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.
Round Rock Express' Ryder Ryan added to Team USA roster for Olympics
USA Baseball announced its 24-man roster for the upcoming Tokyo games Friday morrning, which includes Ryder Ryan of the Round Rock Express.
USA Baseball announced its 24-man roster for the upcoming Tokyo games Friday morrning, which includes Ryder Ryan of the Round Rock Express.
Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
‘We’re really proud of you, J.R.’: Publix employee learns he qualifies for 2022 Special Olympics
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
From Tampa to Tokyo: Hillsborough High teen becomes youngest runner to make Team USA in decades
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
US Olympic athlete Chelsea Wolfe threatened to burn flag on podium if she won medal
BMX Freestyle rider Chelsea Wolfe, who qualified as an alternate to represent the U.S. at this year's summer Olympics in Tokyo, said last year that her goal was to win an Olympic medal "so I can burn a US flag on the podium."
BMX Freestyle rider Chelsea Wolfe, who qualified as an alternate to represent the U.S. at this year's summer Olympics in Tokyo, said last year that her goal was to win an Olympic medal "so I can burn a US flag on the podium."
Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Gymnast Simone Biles claims 7th US title, eyes Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.