Tag: Olympics
Lochte flops: Olympic career likely over after 7th in 200 IM
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After beating only one other swimmer, Ryan Lochte was the last one to climb from the pool.
He struggled to lift...
The Phelps factor: Kalisz claims return trip to Olympics
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Even though he retired from swimming five years ago, Michael Phelps’ impact was felt on the opening night of the...
The Games Must Go On
Too much money is on the line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVLaRRAEWXg
The opening ceremony of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics is just 38 days away and there are questions about...
Canada Is Struggling With COVID-19
Sports is being impacted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UxEL19LRCk
The COVID-19 news out of Canada has not been very good for the sports world and there is a question that...
AP sources: USA Basketball eyeing 60 players in Olympic pool
MIAMI (AP) — USA Basketball is casting a wider-than-usual net in its roster selection for this summer’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, two people with knowledge...
Amid cancellation talk, Tokyo Olympics `focused on hosting’
TOKYO (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.
Now set...
Biden Has Some Sports Issues On His Plate
Sports matters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fdiiaepQcQ&t=6s
There will be at least four sports issues facing President-elect Joe Biden after he assumes the highest office in the United States on...
A New Sports Game: The Mad Dash To Keep TV Cash
Money. That's what I want.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELBHhez31dY&t=2s
Just a reminder in the rush to get sports up and going as soon as possible. COVID-19 has not magically...
Athletes already qualified for Tokyo Games get to keep spots
About 6,500 athletes who already have earned their spots for the Tokyo Games are in for 2021 under redrawn qualifying regulations published Tuesday by...
A number of teams from the U.S.A. say they want to...
DENVER (AP) — U.S. Olympic leaders are facing a growing rebellion inside their ranks about holding the Tokyo Games.
A board member of the U.S....