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.

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.

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.

'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 withdrew from Olympics gymnastics final to protect team, self

U.S. star Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics after not being in the right headspace to compete.

Google rolls out new web game for Tokyo Olympics

If you want to go for the gold but couldn’t compete in the Tokyo Olympics, a new Google game could be your next best bet.

Kansas City nurses crochet mini Olympic outfits for newborns

Newborns in Missouri wore Olympic-themed outfits hand-knitted by the nurse on staff in a mini opening ceremony.

Tokyo Olympics: Opening ceremony in empty stadium kicks off delayed Games

The 2020 Toyko Olympics opening ceremony was held Friday in a largely empty Olympic Stadium. The Games have been delayed a year due to the pandemic.

Anti-Olympics protests heard inside National Stadium during opening ceremonies

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday demanding the cancelation of the Games over the ongoing pandemic.

Olympics 2021: Jill Biden arrives in Tokyo, meets prime minister

First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.

Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for ‘improper clothing’ over shorts

The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.

Japanese prime minister says the world needs to see a safe Olympics

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday the world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics amid a local state of emergency.