Tag: Tokyo
Two Russian rowers out of Olympics after failing drug tests
MOSCOW — Two Russian rowers have been removed from the squad for the Tokyo Olympics after failing drug tests, Russian officials said Wednesday.
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Column: A few puffs and a bad rule do Richardson in
She could have — make that should have — been a breakout star in an Olympics desperate for any kind of positive jolt. Sha'Carri...
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan.
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Tokyo Olympics shaping up as TV-only event with few fans
TOKYO — The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans — if any — being allowed when they...
Health big issue for swimming’s Tokyo-bound Campbell sisters
Cate Campbell got “a huge wake-up call” when she went in for a routine checkup and discovered that she had skin cancer on her...
Saddle up: Gymnast Malone takes unusual path to Tokyo
Brody Malone insists there is nothing special about his origin story. His parents signed him up for gymnastics when he was 3 because he...
Transgender athlete to make history in Olympic weightlifting
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: China led the way with five gold medals and world records were broken in five different events. Sarah Robles won bronze...
Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans — if any fans at all
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping...
At 34, ‘Mommy Rocket’ Fraser-Pryce sprinter to beat in Tokyo
Every time Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce steps on the track, some sort of record is in jeopardy.
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Naomi Osaka’s return to action highlights Olympic tennis
As it was, Naomi Osaka would have been one of the most-watched, most-discussed, most-supported athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
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