Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.
US men's basketball advances to knockout round with win over Czech Republic
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles drops out of vault, uneven bars events
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Olympic champ Sunisa Lee still focused on college, not fame
Sunisa Lee’s life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion’s plans, however, have not. At least for now.
Sunisa Lee’s life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion’s plans, however, have not. At least for now.
Harlem program helping new generation of gymnasts fly high
The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation has been training young gymnasts for 25 years, providing free and low cost gymnastics to children and teens in NYC and Detroit.
The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation has been training young gymnasts for 25 years, providing free and low cost gymnastics to children and teens in NYC and Detroit.
Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US women's soccer team defeats the Netherlands on penalty kicks
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Maryland Zoo animals participate in 'Olympic-inspired' events
Animals at the Maryland Zoo flexed their Olympic-inspired moves in the zoo’s Olympic events.
Animals at the Maryland Zoo flexed their Olympic-inspired moves in the zoo’s Olympic events.
Olympic first: Men, women to swim together in the same relay race
In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in women's all-around
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.
‘Let me run’: 6-year-old girl imitates US track star Sha'Carri Richardson
A 6-year-old girl dressed up as U.S. track star Sha’Carri Richardson to send the message, “let her run!”
A 6-year-old girl dressed up as U.S. track star Sha’Carri Richardson to send the message, “let her run!”
Olympic inspiration: Girls imitate gymnasts after watching on TV
These two future Olympians were inspired by the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team after watching them compete on TV.
These two future Olympians were inspired by the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team after watching them compete on TV.
Blood-flow restriction—training technique of Olympians—goes mainstream
Blood-flow restriction training has been around in Japan for the last 50 years but the technique has gained traction in the United States over the last decade. It's exactly what it sounds like: Cutting off the blood flow to targeted muscles.
Blood-flow restriction training has been around in Japan for the last 50 years but the technique has gained traction in the United States over the last decade. It's exactly what it sounds like: Cutting off the blood flow to targeted muscles.
Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist also winning cash, housing and other prizes
A windfall of financial rewards awaits 30-year-old weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in nearly a century.
A windfall of financial rewards awaits 30-year-old weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in nearly a century.
Hometown hero: Alaska town celebrates 17-year-old’s Olympic gold win
Lydia Jacoby upset Lily King to take gold in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. More than 3,000 miles away in Seward, Alaska, an entire town celebrated her victory.
Lydia Jacoby upset Lily King to take gold in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. More than 3,000 miles away in Seward, Alaska, an entire town celebrated her victory.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
US gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics all-around competition
Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
Olympian Simone Biles joins pivotal conversation on athletes and mental health
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.