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Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache

Often soccer is the event that connects an Olympic host city with the rest of the nation, but the sport could be a source of trepidation rather than excitement in Japan

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Let's hoop! 3x3 basketball is Olympic version of pickup game

The latest stop on the perennial search for the younger, attention-span-challenged audience for the Olympics might look familiar — the blacktop, and 3-on-3 basketball

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Opinion: Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the Olympics shows how wild, crazy, and ridiculous anti-doping rules can be US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic Trials only to be disqualified, because of a positive marijuana...

JULY 3, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Sha'Carri Richardson tests positive for cannabis; Olympics stricter than American pro sports on drug Though pro leagues are slowly adjusting to the reality that cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug, it remains squarely on the banned...

JULY 3, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

WooSox Notebook: Jack Lopez makes Team USA roster and is headed to the Tokyo Olympics Meanwhile, Jarren Duran was left off the roster after playing for Team USA in the qualifying tournament.

JULY 3, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Mike Sielski: Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the Olympics shows how wild, crazy, and ridiculous anti-doping rules can be PHILADELPHIA — If you're weighing in on or merely contemplating the story of Sha'Carri Richardson — the 21-year-old sprinter who won the 100...

JULY 3, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JULY 3, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Semenya misses Tokyo, may be forced out of Olympics for good

This could be it for Caster Semenya and the Olympics

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team

Brazil has named striker Richarlison in its Olympic soccer team

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Perry Baker back in U.S. rugby 7s squad for Tokyo Olympics

Two-time world rugby sevens player of the year Perry Baker has recovered from a serious leg injury to earn his place in the U.S. squad for the Olympics

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

No Green in Aussie gold medal defense; Kerevi in men's team SYDNEY (AP) — Co-captains Shannon Parry and Sharni Williams are among five players returning to the defending champion Australia women’s rug...

JULY 3, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Swim caps for thick, curly hair not allowed at Olympics - The Boston Globe Swimming caps designed for natural Black hair won’t be allowed at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, with the sport’s world governing body saying...

JULY 3, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Soul Cap, designed for swimmers with natural Black hair, banned from Tokyo Olympics The International Swimming Federation has banned swimming caps designed for natural Black hair for use in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

JULY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Sha'Carri Richardson faces uncertain Olympics after positive test for marijuana Sprinter from Dallas will miss her signature event, the 100, because of a 30-day...

JULY 3, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM

Kolozsvary catches on with US Olympic Team CINCINNATI -- Reds catching prospect Mark Kolozsvary has some big plans this summer. One: Go to Tokyo. Two: Bring home a gold medal. Kolozsv...

JULY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Swim caps for thick, curly hair not allowed at Olympics

Swimming caps designed for natural hair won’t be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics, with the sport’s world governing body saying they are unsuitable due to them not “following the natu...

JULY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Aussie co-captains back on rugby 7s women's squad for Tokyo Co-captains Shannon Parry and Sharni Williams are among five players returning to the defending champion Australia women’s rugby sevens side...

JULY 2, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Can Ime Udoka juggle Olympic team and Celtics' Summer League team and other observations - The Boston Globe It’s fairly common for first-time head coaches to guide summer squads.

JULY 2, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Meet the US female sailors going for the gold at the Tokyo Olympics

Two U.S. Olympic sailors have gold medals on their minds, as they’re forced to get creative with their training during the global pandemic.

JULY 2, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM

Water polo's Jesse Smith makes 5th US Olympic team

Jesse Smith is heading to his record-tying fifth Olympics after he was selected for the U.S. men’s water polo team for the Tokyo Games

JULY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Sha'Carri Richardson and Her Now Uncertain Path to the Olympics Richardson has a magnetic combination of speed and charisma. But her use of marijuana before an event has jeopardized her chance to compete...

JULY 2, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

St. Louis Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore left off final Olympic roster Matthew Liberatore was going to be on the USA Olympic baseball team, but the St. Louis Cardinals need his arm more back home. Earlier this s...

JULY 2, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

3x3 basketball making its debut at the Tokyo Olympics A glance at 3x3 basketball, which makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo this year

JULY 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Opinion: Count on Olympic athletes to push limits despite rule changes for protesting The IOC has finally announced its long-awaited rule changes for athletes who want to protest at the Tokyo Olympics, but does it go far enoug...

JULY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Top A's prospect selected to compete in Tokyo Olympics for Team USA Oakland Athletics’ Nick Allen among 24 selected to compete for Team USA in Tokyo Olympic games

JULY 2, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

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Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache

Let's hoop! 3x3 basketball is Olympic version of pickup game

Semenya misses Tokyo, may be forced out of Olympics for good

Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team

Perry Baker back in U.S. rugby 7s squad for Tokyo Olympics

Swim caps for thick, curly hair not allowed at Olympics

Meet the US female sailors going for the gold at the Tokyo Olympics

Water polo's Jesse Smith makes 5th US Olympic team