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Can Tokyo's efficient rail system handle Olympic strain?
Alex Barreira, Associated Press | Posted Aug 15th - 9:26pm
First, Tokyo Olympic fans will have to find scarce tickets and pay the price. Then there's the quandary of landing a hotel room with rates that are being inflated due to unprecedented demand. And the summer heat and humidity will be off-putting for some.
Nike track shoes used in 1972 Olympic trials sell for $50K
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 15th - 10:27am
A pair of handmade Nike track shoes from the 1972 Olympic trials has sold for $50,000.
Tokyo's summer heat forces triathlon test to be shortened
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Posted Aug 15th - 3:17am
Tokyo's summer heat has forced an Olympic women's triathlon qualifying event to be shortened because of high temperatures that are likely to impact next year's games.
Judge detains former Olympian charged in shooting at farm
David Porter, Associated Press | Posted Aug 14th - 9:44am
A judge declined Wednesday to release a former Olympic equestrian charged with shooting and wounding a woman at his training center, while the man's lawyer claimed he was the target of threats and harassment by the victim and her fiance.
Great Clips of the Week: What do Mike Leach and Simone Biles have in common? Not much, it turns out
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug 12th - 11:04am
Sometimes you hit the start of the workweek like Simone Biles, and sometimes, you hit it like Mike Leach.
PHOTOS: Making most of small spaces in Tokyo's Golden Gai
Jae C. Hong, Associated Press | Posted Aug 11th - 10:23pm
It's no secret Tokyoites are masters of making the most of space.
Simone Biles soars to 6th US gymnastics title
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Aug 11th - 8:14pm
The choice was entirely hers. Only there really wasn't of one for Simone Biles to make.
US men's volleyball team secures bid to 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 11th - 3:17pm
The U.S. men's volleyball team secured a bid to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, beating the Dutch host 25-18, 25-20, 17-25, 25-21 to go unbeaten in the round-robin Tokyo Volleyball Qualification Tournament.
Americans protest on medals stand at Pan Am Games
Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press | Posted Aug 11th - 12:22pm
Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ramirez loses pro debut
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 10th - 9:19pm
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez was knocked down seconds into the first round and lost his professional debut to Adan Gonzales on Saturday night.
Mikulak cruises to 6th national title in men's gymnastics
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Aug 10th - 8:27pm
Samuel Mikulak doesn't show off the stash of medals he's earned from the U.S. men's gymnastics championships through the years. They sit in relatively anonymity in the basement of the place he shares with his girlfriend back in Colorado.
US fencing medalist Imboden bends the knee at Pan Am Games
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 10th - 5:54pm
Olympic fencing medalist Race Imboden took a knee in protest during his team's foil medal ceremony at the Pan American Games.
Biles leads US Championships despite somewhat off night
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Aug 10th - 9:33am
The competition isn't the judges. Or the rest of the field. Or even the sport she's dominated for the better part of a decade. Simone Biles conquered all of them long ago.
Cycling: Colombia's Pajon wins BMX gold at Pan Am Games
Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press | Posted Aug 9th - 1:26pm
A tattoo of the Olympic rings on the right wrist of two-time BMX gold medalist Mariana Pajon is now a badge of honor. A second tattoo on her left arm reading "Beyond gold" reminds her to strive for more.
Ex-US Olympic dressage athlete charged with attempted murder
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 9th - 4:27am
A history of disputes between a former Olympic equestrian athlete and two people who rented from him at a farm where he trains riders apparently turned violent this week, leaving a woman with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Mikulak surges to lead at US Gymnastics Championships
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Aug 8th - 8:05pm
Sam Mikulak is well on his way to a sixth U.S. men's gymnastics title. He's just not quite so sure that's a good thing.
New USA Gymnastics president points to 'positive trajectory"
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Aug 8th - 2:56pm
Li Li Leung wants Simone Biles to speak up whenever, however and wherever the Olympic gymnastics champion sees fit.
Biles on USA Gymnastics' failures: 'You couldn't protect us'
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Aug 7th - 3:44pm
The mix of rage, disappointment and grief are still there. Just under the surface.
