Japan declares state of emergency just weeks ahead of Olympic opening ceremonies
The order comes as the delta variant has become dominant in at least 92 countries, including the U.S. #ABCNews #Japan #TokyoOlympics source
US gymnastics team opts to stay in a hotel over Olympic Village
Beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb said he’s symptom-free but “deeply disappointed†after testing positive. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…
Skateboarding prodigy dreams of landing 1260 following X Games gold
ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt speaks with 12-year-old Gui Khury, the first to land a 1080 on a vert ramp, which made him the youngest ever to bring home gold at…
ABC News Update: Naomi Osaka lights Olympic torch at opening ceremony
Plus, how the pandemic affected children’s language development, and country star Morgan Wallen speaks out in an exclusive interview. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
Simone Biles withdraws from another Olympic gymnastics final
The gymnast heralded as the “greatest of all time†announced she would not compete in the individual all-around final. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM EST…
How Olympic athletes trained through uncertainty of Tokyo Games
The International Olympics Committee announced the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games in March of last year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. source
Simone Biles pulls out of Olympic team gymnastics final
Team USA ended up winning the silver medal. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream: https://bit.ly/3rzBHum SUBSCRIBE to ABC News:…
What’s next for Simone Biles after pulling out of 2 events
Plus, Katie Ledecky takes gold in Olympics swimming as COVID-19 and sweltering heat raise concerns. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM EST WATCH the ABC News…
Olympic wins and losses, wildfires and wildlife protectors: World in Photos, Aug. 2
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Stacey Hengsterman: CEO of Special Olympics New York | Voices Magnified | A&E
President and CEO of Special Olympics New York, Stacey Hengsterman, discusses using the power of sports to start an inclusion revolution that will change the way people think about people…