'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.
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.
Gwen Berry turns from flag as national anthem plays at Olympic trials
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Serena Williams says she will not play at Tokyo Olympics
Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."
Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."
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.
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.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Olympic athletes who raise fists, kneel during national anthem won't face punishment in US trials
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
'I've never heard such a thing': Tokyo officials deny reports that Olympics will be canceled
IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.
IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.
Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
Simone Biles named Female Olympic Athlete of the Year
It's been a record-breaking year for gymnast Simone Biles. The 22-year-old Olympic athlete became the most decorated gymnast in the world after taking home her 25th medal at the world gymnastics championships in Germany in October. Now she's been named Female Olympic Athlete of the Year.
It's been a record-breaking year for gymnast Simone Biles. The 22-year-old Olympic athlete became the most decorated gymnast in the world after taking home her 25th medal at the world gymnastics championships in Germany in October. Now she's been named Female Olympic Athlete of the Year.