TOKYO (AP) — The greatest gymnast of all time must rally Team USA for the Americans to win their third consecutive gold medal. Simone Biles and her squad trail the team representing the Russian Olympic Committee heading into Tuesday's women's gymnastics team final. Katie Ledecky and ...
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Emma Meesseman led Belgium to an impressive win in its Olympic debut. She had 32 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help Belgium beat Australia 85-70 on Tuesday in the opener for both teams. "It's amazing because this is part of our history right now, and if ...
KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — Anna Anvegard and Madelen Janogy scored a goal each Tuesday to help Sweden finish Group G with a perfect record after a 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the women's Olympic soccer competition. Anvegard headed in the opening goal in the 17th minute and Janogy knocked in ...
TOKYO (AP) — Alaska produced a gold medal swimmer, while host Japan won't get to celebrate a tennis gold medal after Naomi Osaka got knocked out early. Seventeen-year-old Lydia Jacoby pulled off a stunning victory in the women's 100-meter breaststroke on Tuesday, upsetting American teammate ...
ICHINOMIYA, Japan (AP) — After a series of underdogs stole the show at the beginning of surfing's historic Olympic debut, two of the sport's most seasoned superstars took home the gold medals. Carissa Moore of the United States and Italo Ferreira of Brazil became the first Olympic surfing ...
TOKYO (AP) — When you're a swimmer from Alaska, there are some misguided stereotypes that must be laughed off. Lydia Jacoby has surely heard them all before. "She practically swims in iced-over lakes," teammate Gunnar Bentz said. Uhh, no. Jacoby does her swimming at a pool, though ...
