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— Simone Biles makes her first appearance for Team USA — Surfing and skateboarding, two of four new Olympic sports, get underway ——— China has captured the first diving gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics. Shi Tingmao and Wang Han romped to victory in the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard event with 326.40 points, starting what is expected to be another dominating performance by Chinese divers at these games. They have won 37 of 48 gold medals at the last seven Olympics. Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu of Canada took the silver at 300.78. The bronze went to Germany�...

Iran vs. Czech Republic; Saturday, 9 p.m. ET Germany vs. Italy; Sunday, 12:40 a.m. ET Australia vs. Nigeria; Sunday, 4:20 a.m. ET France vs. United States; Sunday, 8 a.m. ET Team USA begins its Olympics with a showdown against France, which boasts NBA standouts Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier. Five years ago, the U.S. clipped France 100-97 in the group stage. Under the direction of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the United States is the favorite. But after the departure of Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) and exhibition losses to Nigeria and Australia, the U.S. team has much ...

WHIZ News Olympics Latest: Swimmer Kalisz wins first US medal of Games ___ MEDAL ALERT Chase Kalisz has won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games, taking gold Sunday in the men’s 400-meter individual medley. Jay Litherland made it a 1-2 finish for the powerhouse U.S. team, rallying on the freestyle leg to take the silver. Brendon Smith of Australia claimed the bronze. Kalisz, a protege and former training partner of Olympic great Michael Phelps, touched first in 4 minutes, 9.42 seconds. Litherland was next in 4:10.28, just ahead of Smith (4:10.38). ___ — Katie Ledecky makes first T...

9 & 10 News July 25, 2021 AP The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: MEDAL ALERT Li Fabin of China has added Olympic gold to his world title in the men’s 61-kilogram weightlifting category. Li lifted a total 313 kilograms and was assured of victory when Eko Yuli Irawan of Indonesia failed twice on what would have been a world record 177kg clean and jerk. Li missed his own record shot at 178kg. He earlier added a quirky touch by standing on one leg during his 166kg clean and jerk in a ...

Olympics Latest: Iranian refugee shocks taekwondo champ Sign In July 24, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 17 1of17Kimia Alizadeh Zonoozi, Refugee Olympic Team, right, is attacked by Britain's Jade Jones during the taekwondo women's 57kg match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.Themba Hadebe/APShow MoreShow Less 2of17Ashleigh Barty, of Australia, plays against Sara Sorribes Tormo, of Spain, during the first round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.Seth Wenig/APShow MoreShow Less 3of17 4of17The hand...