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SportAssociated PressAmericans ousted by Canada in Olympic beach volleyball
“I think they’re just sort of working out some kinks,” said Bansley, a two-time Olympian who is paired with Brandie Wilkerson in Tokyo. The close-up, slow motion replay on the stadium video board showed the ball had clearly missed the blue tape that signifies the court boundary.
SportAssociated PressIrish boxer injures ankle celebrating win, out of Olympics
Aidan Walsh has been forced out of his semifinal bout at the Tokyo Olympics after the Irish welterweight injured his ankle while celebrating his quarterfinal victory. Boxing officials announced Sunday that Walsh did not attend the medical check and weigh-in before his scheduled bout with Britain's Pat McCormack, who advances to the gold medal bout by walkover. Walsh, who is from Belfast, will still win a bronze medal.
SportYahoo SportsControversial replay challenge reversal dooms U.S. beach volleyball duo
Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes thought they had tied the match late in the decisive third set, only to have the results of their replay challenge overturned.
SportFirstpostTokyo Olympics 2020: With victory over PV Sindhu, Tai Tzu-Ying ends the big-stage jinx
Tai Tzu-Ying’s victory over PV Sindhu ensured that history will no longer remember her as a player who could not medal at the big stage of the Olympic Games or the World Championships
SportYahoo SportsBobby Finke stuns again, wins gold in 1500m
Bobby Finke, the surprise American champion of the 800-meter freestyle, completed a stunning distance double.
SportThe IndependentGolden dash: Dressel claims 4th Olympic victory in 50 free
Caeleb Dressel has won his fourth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle
SportReutersOlympics-Badminton-Smash kings and queens hold court at Tokyo Games
Badminton's shuttlecock, with its open cone of goose feathers embedded in a rounded cork base, doesn't look designed for speed, yet it can move faster than projectiles in any other racket sport. To do that, it has to be smashed, and not all smashes are equal. Smashes are shots taken by jumping high in the air, taking a breath, slamming the racket down on the shuttlecock at an angle and - ideally - being so brutal about it the other player can barely jump out of the way let alone retaliate.
SportThe IndependentCaeleb Dressel is USA’s Olympic swim king with an explosive start and a gentle side
Florida’s 24-year-old Caeleb Dressel has dominated the pool but his emotional reactions chime with an Olympic Games which will be remembered for its most famous athletes opening up to the world
SportYahoo SportsCaeleb Dressel wins gold in 50 free
Caeleb Dressel won the men's 50m freestyle, claiming his third individual gold of the Tokyo Games.
SportNews18Tokyo Olympics: Taiwan’s Lee Yang, Wang Chi-lin Win Badminton Men's Doubles Gold
The Taiwanese pair beat China’s Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen 21-18, 21-12 in the final in just 34 minutes.
SportThe IndependentOlympics Latest: US pair knocked out of beach volleyball
Americans Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes are out of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament after a three-set loss to Canada in the knockout round opener
SportYahoo SportsBrowns and RB Nick Chubb agree to 3-year, $36.6 million extension
"Cleveland is where I want to be."
SportThe IndependentOlympics 2021 schedule today: Sunday’s events and start times in Tokyo
Max Whitlock will be going for gold in the men’s pommel horse
SportNews18Tokyo Olympics: Elaine Thompson-Herah Breaks Florence Griffith Joyner's Olympic Record in Women's 100m
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke a 33-year-old Olympic record held by none other than Florence Griffith Joyner.
NewsThe IndependentBrands Hatch volunteer marshal dies after race car flips off track
‘We are devastated by loss of one of the amazing volunteer marshal community’
SportNews18Aldon Smith On Field Now For Seattle, But Uncertainty Awaits
Aldon Smith knows the Seattle Seahawks are giving him another chance at prolonging his once derailed NFL career.
SportNews18LEADING OFF: Bryant Set For SF Debut, Tatis On Injured List
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
SportFirstpostTokyo Olympics 2020 Day 9 Live Updates: Udayan Mane, Anirban Lahiri in action
Follow live scores and updates of the events on Day 9 of Tokyo Olympics 2020 on our blog
SportThe Independent‘I didn’t take Rio Olympics seriously’: Andre de Grasse determined to inherit Usain Bolt’s crown in Tokyo
The 26-year-old Canadian fell into sprinting and won an eye-catching bronze and silver in Rio aged only 21, but now he is ready to deliver on his natural talent with Olympic gold
SportYahoo SportsMike Zimmer slams his quarterbacks room, unvaccinated Americans after COVID-19 outbreak
"I think it's important [to get vaccinated]. But some people don't understand, I guess."
SportNews18AP Source: Browns, RB NIck Chubb Agree To 4-year Extension
Browns running back Nick Chubb has agreed to a threeyear, $36.6 million contract extension with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Saturday night.
SportNews18Pads Star Tatis On 10-day Injured List With Shoulder Trouble
Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres was placed on the 10day injured list Saturday, a day after partially dislocating his left shoulder for the third time this season.
SportNews18At 46, African Skateboarder Finally Wows Mom At Tokyo Games
At age 46, the secondoldest skateboarder at the Tokyo Games is hoping to not have a heart attack and have mounds of fun. Should be no problem. Fun has been a lifes work for Dallas Oberholzer.
SportNews18Mahomes Impressed By New Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon
Just one week into training camp and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sees a potential new member of Kansas Citys Legion of Zoom in running back Jerick McKinnon.
SportNews18Wentz's Injury Forces Indy Into Backup Plan At Quarterback
The Indianapolis Colts thought a trade for Carson Wentz would be their longterm answer at quarterback.
