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USWNT Fans Aren’t Happy With Early Morning Olympic Semifinal Game Time
The USWNT punched its ticket to the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics soccer tournament with a victory over the Netherlands on penalty kicks. After the match, the kickoff time for their semifinal clash with Canada was announced and USA fans...
Simone Biles Opens Up About ‘Petrifying’ Mental Block At Olympics
Simone Biles is opening up about the “petrifying” mental block that has been plaguing her time at the Tokyo Olympics. Biles withdrew from the team and individual all-around competitions to focus on her mental health after getting lost in the...
Olympic Golf Tee Times 2021: Round 2 Groupings For Thursday
Olympic golf at the Tokyo Games continues on Thursday with Round 2 at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan. Entering Thursday’s round of golf, Sepp Straka of Austria leads the field by one stroke at 8-under, while Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand...
US Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Out Of Olympics After Positive COVID Test
Sam Kendricks, a world champion pole vaulter representing the United States, has been forced out of the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. Kendricks is the two-time reigning world champion in the pole vault and was the clear favorite...
Simone Biles Withdraws From Individual All-Around Competition
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics. After dropping out of the team competition following one vault due to a “mental health issue,” Biles has now decided that she will not move forward in...
WATCH: Olympic BMX Rider Niek Kimmann Crashes Into Race Official (VIDEO)
So this is what happened today. 💣 Hit an official that wanted to cross the 2nd straight. Hope the official is O.K. My knee is sore, but will do my best to be ready for Thursday! Thanks everyone for the...
Simone Biles Comments On Shocking Withdrawal, Cites Emotional Toll
Simone Biles is commenting on her shocking withdrawal from the team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. The United States went on to win silver, with the Russian Olympic Committee taking gold, but it was Biles’ absence that was the biggest...
Simone Biles Out Of Gymnastics Team Final With ‘Medical Issue’
Simone Biles was unable to help the United States win gold in the gymnastics team final after being forced to withdraw from the competition due to a “medical issue.” Team USA went on to finish in second place behind the...
Simone Biles Comments On Olympic Pressure After First Round Struggles
Simone Biles, the United States gymnastics GOAT, surprisingly struggled in the qualifiers on Sunday, along with her USA teammates. Biles had a handful of unexpected errors, including an out-of-bounds landing after a tumbling pass on the floor routine and finishing...
Jon Rahm Forced Out Of Olympics; Tests Positive For COVID… Again
Jon Rahm has been forced to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics. The 26-year-old Rahm, who is the No.1-ranked golfer in the world, was forced out of the Summer Games after testing positive for COVID-19. It is the second time in...
Tokyo Olympics Have First Match Canceled Due To Positive COVID Test
The Tokyo Olympics face plenty of challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they are moving forward with strict protocols and safety measures in place. Unfortunately, nothing can be perfect, and the Summer Games have had their first match canceled...
Here’s How Much It’d Cost You To Buy The USA Olympic Opening Ceremony Outfit
The Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony officially took place on Friday, July 23 to kick off the 2020 Summer Games. Team USA made the walk with the rest of the competing countries for the Parade of Nations. Once again, the USA...
