Netherlands Olympic Team
Volleyball players play during a rehearsal for the start of the volleyball preliminaries at Ariake Arena during the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
US women's volleyball team's quest for gold began in Rio

By Josh Dubow 2 hrs ago

FILE - In this April 6, 2018, file photo, Australia's Cate Campbell, right, embraces her sister Bronte Campbell after their women's 50m freestyle semifinal at the Aquatic Centre during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian swimming siblings have had their share of health concerns. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Australian swimming's relay dynasty is built on trust

By Andrew Dampf 9 hrs ago

Belgium's Wout Van Aert, second left, crosses the finish line to win ahead of Britain's Mark Cavendish, wearing the best sprinter's green jersey, right, and Belgium's Jasper Philipsen, left, during the twenty-first and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 108.4 kilometers (67.4 miles) with start in Chatou and finish on the Champs Elysees in Paris, France,Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Olympic cycling road races are studies in contrast

By Dave Skretta 16 hrs ago

United States' Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson reacts during a training session with the volleyball team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. A third trip to the Olympics was far from a sure thing for Gunderson when she gave birth to her first son in November 2019. But Gunderson had set a goal of being both a mother and professional athlete and took advantage of the delayed Olympics to make it back again this year in search of that elusive gold medal. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
US volleyball star back for 3rd Olympics after giving birth

By Josh Dubow Jul. 22, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Ana Vazquez, from Mexico, shoots during practice for the 2020 Summer Olympics at Yumenoshima Park Archery Field, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A list of Olympians to follow on social media

Jul. 22, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

United States' Christen Press reacts as Sweden's players celebrate their third goal during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
US women's soccer regroups after stunning loss to Sweden

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 22, 2021 05:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2021, file photo, Arno Kamminga, of the Netherlands, competes during the men's 200-meters breaststroke preliminaries at the European Aquatics Championships in Duna Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Kamminga says he has the tactics to beat the most heavily favored swimmer at the Olympics: Adam Peaty. In May, Kamminga became the only man besides Peaty to break the 58-second barrier when he clocked 57.90 at the Dutch trials. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
Against the odds: Kamminga has a plan to upset Peaty

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 22, 2021 12:13 AM EDT

The Olympic Rings and a Tokyo 2020 sign are pictured inside Yokohama Baseball Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
2 more Olympic athletes among 91 total Tokyo virus cases

Jul. 21, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, practices at the Ariake Tennis Center ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: 3rd Czech athlete tests positive in Tokyo

Jul. 21, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema jumps over Zambia's goalkeeper Hazel Nali as she chases the ball during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Netherlands routs Zambia 10-3 in Olympic women's soccer

Jul. 21, 2021 09:09 AM EDT

Netherlands' players pose for a team photo prior to a women's soccer match against Zambia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Netherlands vs Zambia 7/21/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 07:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú practices during a training session, in Naples. It’s different strokes for different folks in swimming. That makes sense for a sport that will hand out medals in a whopping 35 different pool events at the Tokyo Olympics. Hosszú says the Hungarians' medley success can be attributed to work ethic. She adds that "we are very stubborn and very much hard-working and we can just grind it out.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
In swimming, it’s different strokes for different folks

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 21, 2021 03:46 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal is unveiled during a One Year to Go Olympic ceremony event in Tokyo. The Tokyo Olympics are about to open, and predicting the medal count will be more difficult than usual because of the pandemic and the absence of many qualifying events over the last year. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)
Medal Count: Prediction has US heading a wide open Olympics

By Stephen Wade Jul. 20, 2021 01:19 AM EDT

South Africa's Olympic soccer team members, wearing face masks, leave the training venue in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Monday, July 19, 2021. Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19. The Tokyo Games open on Friday. (Kyodo News via AP)
Medal predictions for events at the Tokyo Olympics

Jul. 19, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, July 22, 2018, file photo, United States' Matthew Centrowitz celebrates after winning the men's 1500 meters race at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at London Stadium in London. Private, touching moment between loved ones won't be happening at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. No spectators — local or foreign — will be allowed at the majority of venues, where athletes will hang medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. No handshakes or hugs on the podium, either.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

By Beth Harris Jul. 15, 2021 01:21 PM EDT

Nelly Korda, right, is doused by her sister, Jessica Korda, on 18th green after winning the Meijer LPA Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Mewis sisters set to share field in Tokyo, hope to win gold

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 13, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 28, 2021, file photo, Jessica Springsteen of the United States, on Don Juan Van de Donkhoeve, clears an obstacle during the Nations Cup horse jumping competition, in Rome. Springsteen, the 29-year-old daughter of Bruce Springsteen, is the "youngster" is making her Olympic debut IN the U.S. equestrian show jumping team for the Tokyo Olympics, where they'll be a new wrinkle – three-person teams instead of four. It's part of an IOC directive to cut down on competitor numbers in some sports. It means that in the team show jumping event, they'll no longer be a fourth, or worst, score to throw out, making it easier for the public and television audiences to understand the scoring system as the event proceeds. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini,File)
No room for error with new Olympic team show jumping format

By Dennis Passa Jul. 08, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache

By Rob Harris Jul. 03, 2021 09:23 AM EDT
Often the event that connects an Olympic host city with the rest of the nation, soccer could be a source of trepidation rather than excitement in Japan. ...

Sailing stars aim for repeat gold medals in Tokyo Olympics

By The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2021 01:14 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: At age 54, cancer survivor Santiago Lange of Argentina became the oldest medalist at the Rio Games when he and crew Cecilia Carranza...

The U.S. women are favorites in Tokyo after upset in Brazil

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 02, 2021 01:03 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Germany won its first gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Sweden. It was quite a swan song for Germany coach Silvia Neid, a two-time FIFA...