Belarus Olympic sprinter to seek asylum after Instagram post, airport standoff
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
US women’s soccer loses to Canada in Olympic semifinal, ending bid for gold
Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.
Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.
USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
High jumpers Tamberi, Barshim agree to share gold medal in touching moment
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Tokyo Olympics: Americans wrap up swimming events with medals, milestones
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
Doncic, Slovenia edge Spain to sweep basketball group
Luka Doncic just missed the first triple-double in the Olympics in nine years and the Slovenians edged Spain 95-87 in a tense and important final game of men's group play.
Luka Doncic just missed the first triple-double in the Olympics in nine years and the Slovenians edged Spain 95-87 in a tense and important final game of men's group play.
US BMX rider Connor Fields sustained brain hemorrhage in Olympics crash
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
Southlake's Hailey Hernandez finishes in 9th place in 3m springboard final at the Olympics
Southlake diver Hailey Hernandez took part in the final of the 3m springboard event at the Olympics, and finished in 9th place.
Southlake diver Hailey Hernandez took part in the final of the 3m springboard event at the Olympics, and finished in 9th place.
US men's basketball advances to knockout round with win over Czech Republic
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles drops out of vault, uneven bars events
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Olympic champ Sunisa Lee still focused on college, not fame
Sunisa Lee’s life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion’s plans, however, have not. At least for now.
Sunisa Lee’s life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion’s plans, however, have not. At least for now.
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.
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.
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.
Future Olympians: Toddlers compete in adorable ‘diaper dandies’ race
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Dak Prescott on Simone Biles: ‘I understand where she's coming from’
Dak Prescott said he understands what USA gymnast Simone Biles is going through as she battles mental health challenges and there shouldn't be any judgement of her decisions.
Dak Prescott said he understands what USA gymnast Simone Biles is going through as she battles mental health challenges and there shouldn't be any judgement of her decisions.
Doncic, Slovenia too much for Japan, wins 116-81 to move to 2-0 in Olympics
Mavericks star Luka Doncic had another impressive performance with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in 26 minutes as Slovenia remained unbeaten in its Olympic debut by beating Japan 116-81.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic had another impressive performance with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in 26 minutes as Slovenia remained unbeaten in its Olympic debut by beating Japan 116-81.
Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in women's all-around
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.
Dallas Wings' Allisha Gray wins gold with U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team
The U.S. women's team, which included the Dallas Wings' Allisha Gray, defeated the team from Russia 18-15 to win the gold in the debut of 3-on-3 basketball at the Olympics.
The U.S. women's team, which included the Dallas Wings' Allisha Gray, defeated the team from Russia 18-15 to win the gold in the debut of 3-on-3 basketball at the Olympics.
Olympic champ Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition
The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.