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Tokyo Olympics: See Photo Highlights From the Opening Ceremony
Athletes from more than 200 nations marched into Tokyo's Olympic Stadium for an Opening Ceremony that was dazzling if a little subdued
Why Are the Olympics Shrinking Basketball? Here’s What To Know About 3×3
Players are promising a quick, entertaining game.
What You Didn’t See on TV at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Live from a hollow venue in Tokyo, here are six things from the Opening Ceremony you might not have seen on TV.
John Legend, Keith Urban, Angélique Kidjo Lead ‘Imagine’ Performance at Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Hans Zimmer composed the new take on the John Lennon, Yoko Ono classic, which also featured Alejandro Sanz and the Suginami Junior Chorus
Tokyo Is Facing a Record COVID-19 Surge. One Thing That Could Slow It? Japan’s Olympic Athletes Losing
"If Japanese athletes win lots of gold medals, and there's a euphoric atmosphere, then people may go out and eat and drink together and break the rules," says Dr. Kentaro Iwata.
How Olympians Are Fighting to Put Athletes’ Mental Health First
"Athletes are not perfect, flawless gods"
Olympics Opening Ceremony Creative Director Fired Over Holocaust Joke
Kentaro Kobayashi is second Tokyo creative director to be fired or resign over inappropriate remarks
Tokyo Olympics Officials Fire Opening Ceremony Director on Eve of Event Over Past Holocaust Joke
Kentaro Kobayashi was accused of using a joke about the Holocaust in his comedy act, including the phrase “Let’s play Holocaust."
How Tokyo Olympics Officials Are Working to Keep Athletes on the Field Even as Infections Pile Up
“Preventing a spread of infections by implementing strict infection-prevention measures is our priority, but we also want to make it possible for athletes to participate in the events,” Olympics minister Tamayo Marukawa said.
Your Guide to New and Returning Sports at the Tokyo Olympics
Olympics fans have four new sports—and two returning—to look forward to watching
Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez Are Team USA’s Flag Bearers for Tokyo. Why That’s a Good Choice
Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez are ideal choices
This Is What Happens When an Athlete Tests Positive for COVID-19 at the Tokyo Olympics
Athletes are already testing positive for COVID-19 at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's what happens when they get that test result