Nation Aug 06 Allyson Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters to win her 10th medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track. By Eddie Pells, Associated Press
Arts Aug 04 ‘Sport is political.’ How athletes are keeping human rights center stage at the Olympics As long as athletes of marginalized identities reach the Olympic podium, some experts say, it’s doubtful the desire to take a stand will fade anytime soon. By Joshua Barajas
World Aug 02 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: Firefighters contain 80 percent of Oregon Bootleg Fire; lift evacuations in California In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in Oregon finally have the upper hand against the giant Bootleg Fire after they made major progress over the weekend. More than 80% of the fire has been contained. Federal health officials in the…
World Aug 02 Watch 6:43 Analyzing wins, losses and what’s to come for American athletes in Tokyo Americans athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have had great wins so far: Jade Carey's gold medal in the gymnastics floor exercise, many medals for swimmers Caleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky. Simone Biles is expected to compete in Tuesday's balance beam…
Aug 01 Belarus runner alleges Olympic team tried to send her home By Associated Press A Belarus track sprinter alleged her Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan in a dispute that led to a standoff Sunday evening at Tokyo’s main airport. An activist group supporting Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she believed her life was… Continue reading
Aug 01 Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The 100 meters at the Olympics is the event that turns sprinters into kings: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt. On one of the most unusual nights the sport has ever seen, fans, experts, and even the racers themselves needed… Continue reading
Jul 30 Why Black women are saying no By Lizz Bolaji, Chloe Jones Experts say the growing number of Black women pushing back is making strides in the way society approaches mental health. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 5:45 News Wrap: Trump tax returns must go to Congress, DOJ tells Treasury In our news wrap Friday, newly disclosed documents highlight the pressure from former President Trump on the Justice Department to overturn the 2020 election results. On a second front, the Justice Department directed the Treasury Department to hand over Trump's… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 6:12 Japan ignored months of protests to host the Olympics. The opposition is still growing By Phoebe Amoroso Tokyo on Thursday registered its highest number yet of COVID-19 cases. Amid American triumphs in the gym and the pool, the reigning world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks was forced to leave after testing positive. The Japanese public is split… Continue watching