Can Japan score a 2nd Olympic rebirth with the Summer Games?
In 1964, less than two decades after its defeat in WWII, Japan wowed the world by hosting a successful Olympics. Recapturing that Olympic magic hasn't been easy.
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Olympics venues in Tokyo won't allow fans amid COVID emergency
Infections are rising in the Japanese capital, and with vaccination efforts lagging, officials have put Tokyo under its 4th official state of emergency.
Osaka opens up about pulling out of French Open, mental health
"I do hope that people can relate and understand it's O.K. to not be O.K." she wrote.
Jessica Springsteen, rock star's daughter, making Olympics debut
"Been dreaming of this since I can remember!" the 29-year-old Springsteen said.
Sha'Carri Richardson left off of U.S. Olympic relay team
Richardson will completely miss out on the Tokyo Olympics after previously being disqualified from another event following a positive drug test.
Swimming caps designed for natural hair banned from Olympics
The International Swimming Federation said the caps do not follow "the natural form of the head," according to the company.
Gabby Thomas aims to help fix racial disparities — and win Olympic gold
"It's time to make a change and I think everybody's on board," Thomas said.
Star sprinter suspended after positive drug test; Olympics in doubt
Richardson said she used marijuana to help cope with the death of her biological mother and pressure to perform.
Japan says Olympics with no fans still possible as COVID spreads
Vaccination efforts stepped-up as Tokyo, set to host the Olympics in just over 3 weeks, sees 12 straight days of rising week-on-week coronavirus cases.
Kim Kardashian designing Team USA loungewear and undergarments
Kardashian said she used to travel to the Olympic trials with Caitlin Jenner and that this is a "full circle" moment.
Simone Biles secures spot on Tokyo Olympic gymnastics team
The reigning world and Olympic champion secured one of two automatic spots on the team at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic trials over the weekend, finishing with a score of 118.098.
Most Americans think the Tokyo Olympics should go forward
Three in four think the U.S. should participate in the Tokyo Olympics if they do go on as scheduled.
Serena Williams says she will not compete at Tokyo Olympics
"There's a lot of reasons that I made my Olympic decision," Williams said the day before the start of main-draw action at Wimbledon.
Olympics to kick off in a month, but booze and cheering are out
The delayed Summer Games are set to kick off in one month, but they won't look or sound like any Olympics that have come before.
Track star Allyson Felix qualifies for 5th Olympics, her first as a mom
This Olympics will be the first since Felix survived a life-threatening condition to become a first-time mother.
Weightlifter will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
At 43, Laurel Hubbard will also be the oldest lifter at the Games.
Limited number of local fans to be allowed at Tokyo Olympics
But there's a limit of 50% capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Games venues, and even that could be quashed by a COVID surge.
Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon but will play in Tokyo Olympics
"She is taking some personal time with friends and family," her agent said in a statement.
Rafael Nadal drops out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics
"The goal is to prolong my career and continue to do what makes me happy," Nadal said.
Star U.S. runner blames positive steroid test on tainted burrito
Houlihan's announcement arrives days before the start of U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? It's unlikely. Here's why
The coronavirus has already delayed the Summer Games a year, and there's a chorus calling for it to be nixed completely, but there's an awful lot at stake.
Simone Biles readies for her final Olympics
Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the gold medal-winning gymnast about the year-long delay before her final Olympic Games, USA Gymnastics' response to Larry Nassar and why she thinks the training she went through in previous years wasn't right.
Japan ramps up delayed COVID vaccination drive as Olympics near
With a nervous population just weeks before the opening ceremony, Japan is finally getting its coronavirus inoculation program into gear.
Olympic refugee team of 29 athletes chosen for Tokyo Games
The athletes include Kimia Alizadeh, who was the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2016.
Simone Biles claims record 7th U.S. gymnastics title
She is now tied with Alfred Jochim for the most all-around gymnastics titles won by any American.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
