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What's It Like Living In Tokyo During The Olympics and a Pandemic?
We’ve been following all the athletes and the action in the stadiums, but what’s it like to be living in Japan during a pandemic and the Olympics? We asked a longtime resident to find out. John Daub is a YouTuber who created Only In Japan TV, a journalist and contributor to NHK. He has lived in Japan for over...
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Say What? Learning the Japanese Language During Tokyo Olympics
“Hajimemashite, watashi no namae wa amanda des.” That means “Nice to meet you, my name is Amanda” in Japanese. There are a lot of phrases to help you survive in the county during the Tokyo Olympics – here are my top ten. Let’s start with the basics of Japanese 101. First up, “konichiwa,” which means “hello”. Then there’s “arigato ... -
Legend Tracy Austin Weighs in on Most Iconic Moments in Tennis History
The ITHF is giving tennis fans around the world the opportunity to revisit, debate and weigh in on some of the sport’s most impactful moments during the Iconic Moments in Tennis History fan vote, running from April 15-30.
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Tiger Woods Practicing at Augusta National Ahead of 2022 Masters
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out his chances of returning to competition at the 2022 Masters. The five-time Masters champion was seen at the Augusta National Golf Club with his son Charlie on Tuesday. According to Sports Illustrated’s Bob Harig, Woods plans on playing a practice round at the course where he will “gauge whether he is f... -
Rafael Nadal Out Injured at Least One Month in Lead-Up to French Open
Rafael Nadal announced on Tuesday that he has a rib stress fracture that will keep him off the tennis court for four to six weeks.
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Has the US Men's Soccer Team Ever Won a World Cup? An Assessment of US Performance
Here’s everything you need to know about the performance of the United States men’s national soccer team in the World Cup.
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MLB's Collective Bargaining Agreement Explained
MLB and the MLB Players Association reached a deal that ended a 99-day lockout, and these are the key changes in the new agreement that will last until 2026.
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Simone Biles Engaged to Boyfriend Jonathan Owens of the Houston Texans
Gymnastics star Simone Biles and Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens announced that they got engaged on Valentine‘s Day.
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Which Countries Have Won the Most Olympic Medals?
From countries that regularly win Olympic medals, like the USA, to others still eyeing that first gold, here are the most and least decorated countries.
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Youth and Experience Join Forces, as a Texas Freshman and Florida Alum Plunge into Women's Diving
On Team USA’s Women’s Diving team, 18-year-old newcomer Hailey Hernandez and previous Olympian, 29-year-old Katrina Young, hope to make a splash in the sport.
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The History of Olympic Rings, Explained: What to Know for Beijing Games
Check out the history, origins and meaning behind the Olympic rings ahead of the 2022 Beijing Games.
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MLB Lockout Talks to Resume With Union Counteroffer
Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal when negotiations resumed following a 42-day break.
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Anisimova Upsets Defending Champion Osaka at Australian Open
Defending champion Naomi Osaka didn’t make it to a much-anticipated fourth-round contest against top-ranked Ash Barty at the Australian Open
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1st Federal Criminal Charges Filed for Alleged Tokyo Olympics Doping Scheme
A Texas man is the first person to be charged under a federal law banning doping schemes at international sporting events, with prosecutors alleging he helped two athletes cheat in their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics last year.
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Organizers Say Tokyo Olympics Cost $1.8B Less Than Expected — Though Twice Initial Estimates
A study by the University of Oxford concluded that Tokyo was the most expensive Olympics on record.
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US Rowing Accepts Resignation of Longtime Men's Coach Mike Teti
US Rowing’s CEO said there will no longer be a formal relationship with Teti and she accepted his resignation last week.
