Tag: Olympic games
Japan to expand virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics
<p>TOKYO — Japan is set to further expand a coronavirus state of emergency, currently in Tokyo and five other prefectures, to nine areas as...
Chasing baseball gold: Israeli team has big dreams for Tokyo
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Danny Valencia ducked out of the scorching Arizona sun, reached into a cooler to grab an ice-cold drink and took a...
Petition with 350,000 signatures wants Tokyo Games canceled
<p>TOKYO — An online petition with more than 350,000 signatures calling for the Tokyo Games to be canceled was submitted Friday to local organizers,...
World champion cyclist Alaphilippe to skip Tokyo Olympics
<p>PARIS — World champion cyclist Julian Alaphilippe has decided to skip the Tokyo Olympics, where he was expected to be a medal contender in...
Chasing baseball gold: Israeli team has big dreams for Tokyo
<p>SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Danny Valencia ducked out of the scorching Arizona sun, reached into a cooler to grab an ice-cold drink and took a...
USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution
DENVER — A boycott of next year's Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes...
Mack Horton on swim rival Sun Yang: let’s change the subject
<p>SYDNEY — Two years after his controversial podium move at the world swimming championships, Australian Mack Horton still can't seem to shake off questions...
Vavic gets ready for Tokyo in water polo as dad awaits trial
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — Marko Vavic was in Mexico when it happened. He had just flown to Cabo San Lucas to spend spring break...
USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution
<p>DENVER — A boycott of next year's Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes...
Olympic champion Biles returning to competition on May 22
INDIANAPOLIS — Simone Biles is back to competing.
The reigning Olympic...