Tokyo Olympics
Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?
World
July 31, 2021
Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?
NEW YORK (AP) — If NBC’s Michele Tafoya expected exultation or tears of joy from American swimmer Caeleb Dressel when…
Egypt releases commemorative Olympics stamp in honor of Tokyo Games
Egypt
July 30, 2021
Egypt releases commemorative Olympics stamp in honor of Tokyo Games
Egypt’s National Postal Authority issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Egypt’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics. With…
Egypt qualifies for handball quarter-finals after beating Sweden
Egypt
July 30, 2021
Egypt qualifies for handball quarter-finals after beating Sweden
The Egyptian national handball team continued its strong performance in the group stage at the Tokyo Games, snatching a valuable…
Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Games
World
July 30, 2021
Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Games
TOKYO (AP) — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo on Friday…
Egypt’s Youssef Ramadan qualifies for Tokyo Olympics swimming semi-finals
Egypt
July 29, 2021
Egypt’s Youssef Ramadan qualifies for Tokyo Olympics swimming semi-finals
Youssef Ramadan, a swimmer on the Egyptian national team, succeeded in qualifying for the semi-finals of the 32nd Summer Olympics,…
Sunisa Lee takes gold in women’s gymnastics final
World
July 29, 2021
Sunisa Lee takes gold in women’s gymnastics final
TOKYO (AP) — An American finished atop the podium in the women’s Olympic gymnastics all-around, just like always. Sunisa Lee…
Even in absence, North Korea’s presence felt at Tokyo Games
World
July 28, 2021
Even in absence, North Korea’s presence felt at Tokyo Games
TOKYO (AP) — North Korea isn’t at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. And therein lies a tale — one of…
Olympics Latest: Canadian gymnast withdraws from all-around
World
July 28, 2021
Olympics Latest: Canadian gymnast withdraws from all-around
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay…
Egypt’s chances to qualify for Tokyo Games quarter-finals
Egypt
July 28, 2021
Egypt’s chances to qualify for Tokyo Games quarter-finals
The Egyptian Olympic team now faces a difficult situation after losing to Argentina in the Tokyo Olympics football competition, but…
Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
World
July 28, 2021
Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition…