Olympics

Russian athletes are allowed to compete at the Olympics under the Russian Olympic Committee as they can't represent their own country.

The new sport at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 features two competitions for both men and women, in which 12 Team USA skateboarders will take part.

The new Australian rival came from behind to beat America's best women's swimmer of all time.

The U.S. has gotten off to a shaky start, and the Chinese have excelled so far. China is expected to haul a heavy medal load in table tennis, diving and gymnastics.

The man may also be responsible for several other incidents of a similar nature.

Francis' Olympics lasted less than 10 seconds and she finished last—in one of the most moving performances of the Tokyo Games.

Biles' passage to three finals looked—at times—in serious jeopardy, as she continues her bid to become the most decorated female Olympic gymnast of all time.

Team USA's quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal begins on July 25 against France. Here's the USA Basketball Olympic Schedule and how to watch.

Kalisz said of his Olympics win: "It means the world. This is the last thing that I really wanted to accomplish in my swimming career."

Nyjah Huston is in Tokyo hoping to add an Olympic title to the four gold medals he won at the World Skateboarding Championship.

The organizers declined to say whether or not former Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori would return as an honorary advisor.

Naomi Osaka will hit the Olympic court in a matter of days. Born to a Japanese mother and a Haitian father, Osaka has become a global tennis icon.

The Chinese consulate in New York urged the network to "recognize the serious nature of this problem."

"We'll need a little luck, and just shoot the way we have been the last couple of years," Brady Ellison, the world's top archer, told Newsweek.

The impact of the potential typhoon is unknown due to the storm not having formed yet, but meteorological projections estimate the storm to have 65 mph winds.

The opening ceremony was altered due to constraints linked to the COVID pandemic—but there were still plenty of moments to enthrall fans watching from home.

Families have been pushing the Olympics to honor the athletes with a moment of silence for years. The honor came during the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony.

Misia, 43, wowed as she took to the stage at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium to perform "Kimi Ga Yo" on Friday.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics surprised fans of "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Final Fantasy" when its opening ceremony kicked off with a video game soundtrack medley.

Gauff pulled out of the Tokyo Games after testing positive to COVID-19, while Richardson was banned after failing a cannabis test.

The first lady also met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 23 before the event.

Eddy Alvarez, a former Olympic speed skater could become the sixth athlete in history to win a medal at the Winter and Summer Games if he earns one in Tokyo.

While NBA stars and golfers may be millionaires, the picture is different for other Team USA Olympic athletes who rely on medal bonuses.

The first Refugee Olympic Team, which consisted of 10 athletes, competed at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

For weeks people in Japan have opposed the Games taking place amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Created in collaboration with a Japanese animation studio, the interactive Google Doodle game pays homage to 16-bit video games from Japan.

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will be held without fans on July 23 at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

The Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony has just ended, marking the official opening of the Games. Follow the Games live on the Newsweek live blog.

A look at the marching order of the parade of athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and other Olympic opening ceremony rituals.

The Olympics officially kick off Friday night, and here is the schedule where Simone Biles can possibly become the greatest Olympic gymnast.