Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Sha'Carri Richardson left off U.S. Olympic relay team in wake of positive marijuana test
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Soul Cap: FINA 'reviewing' decision to ban swim caps for natural Black hair at Olympics
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Luka Doncic, Slovenia qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Luka Doncic and Slovenia have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after beating Lithuania 96-85.
Luka Doncic and Slovenia have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after beating Lithuania 96-85.
Luka Doncic, Slovenia one win shy of an Olympic berth
Luka Doncic was one rebound shy of a triple-double, and Slovenia eased past Venezuela 98-70 on Saturday in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament.
Luka Doncic was one rebound shy of a triple-double, and Slovenia eased past Venezuela 98-70 on Saturday in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament.
Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson apologizes after failed drug test ahead of Olympics
Dallas native and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson said she's just a human, who can run a little faster than most, after it was revealed she failed a drug test ahead of the Olympics.
Dallas native and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson said she's just a human, who can run a little faster than most, after it was revealed she failed a drug test ahead of the Olympics.
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.
Reports: Sha'Carri Richardson fails drug test, could miss Olympics
Track and field star and Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson could be suspended from the Olympics after reportedly testing positive for cannabis.
Track and field star and Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson could be suspended from the Olympics after reportedly testing positive for cannabis.
Olympic qualifier, Grand Prairie native Jasmine Moore opens up about mental health and sports
Former Mansfield Lake Ridge track superstar Jasmine Moore qualified for the Olympics in triple jump this June. She opened up to FOX4's Jeff Kolb about the new perspective she's found as an athlete after struggling with depression in the two years since she moved away to the University of Georgia.
Former Mansfield Lake Ridge track superstar Jasmine Moore qualified for the Olympics in triple jump this June. She opened up to FOX4's Jeff Kolb about the new perspective she's found as an athlete after struggling with depression in the two years since she moved away to the University of Georgia.
Olympic qualifier, Grand Prairie native Jasmine Moore opens up about mental health and sports
FOX 4's Jeff Kolb reports.
FOX 4's Jeff Kolb reports.
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.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100m at Olympic trials a week after biological mother's death
Dallas-Fort Worth will be well represented at the Olympic games. One of the emerging stars is Dallas Carter product Sha’Carri Richardson.
Dallas-Fort Worth will be well represented at the Olympic games. One of the emerging stars is Dallas Carter product Sha’Carri Richardson.
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.
Gymnast Simone Biles claims 7th US title, eyes Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
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.