Megan Rapinoe scores the decisive goal in penalty kick shootout as the U.S. women’s soccer team survives to defeat the Netherlands at Tokyo Olympics.
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U.S. streak stays alive without Biles, as Sunisa Lee wins gymnastics all-around gold medal at Tokyo Olympics
The United States had taken Olympic gold in four straight women’s gymnastics all-arounds. All the talk had been about Simone Biles pulling out in the days leading up to it, but U.S. gymnast Suni Lee won the all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, taking the lead after the third of four rotations.
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Santa Cruz Warriors named ‘Franchise of the Year’ for second time
The Warriors earned the prestigious honor for the second time in franchise history after previously winning the award after the 2017-18 season.
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To vaccinate or not? For U.S. Olympic athletes, the debate creates division
The Olympics is supposed to be an event that brings people together, but controversy over vaccination is in full force in Tokyo for U.S. athletes.
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A stormy 24 hours: Stars in unexpected trouble at increasingly turbulent Tokyo Olympics
Losses and missteps by Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, Katie Ledecky and the U.S. women’s soccer and men’s basketball teams have these Olympic Games in trouble. Not only that, but with 13 days still to go in the Games, COVID-19 infections are surging in Tokyo.
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Olympic officials confident tropical storm will have limited effect on Games
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Aptos’ triathlon super couple: Katie, Tommy Zaferes to tackle Tokyo course together, from different vantages
Katie Zaferes, along with husband Tommy, are living out her Olympic dream in Tokyo at the Summer Games. Katie was preparing for the Olympic Trials this spring when her father suddenly died. The mental strength she’s been working on has helped put her in a strong position nonetheless.
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The Quiet Games: How Tokyo Olympic athletes are dealing with the loud sounds of silence
Unable to draw energy from crowds because of COVID-19 restrictions, athletes at the Tokyo Olympics try to overcome the ‘uncomfortable’ situation.
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As tropical storm bears down on Tokyo Olympics, at least one set of athletes is feeling swell: The surfers
With Tropical Storm Nepartak swirling off the coast of Japan, Tokyo Olympic surfers are looking forward to bigger and better waves in the days ahead. “There’s actually a lot of opportunities out there because the [storm] has brought in a bit of swell.”
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Quite a feet: The best photos from Day 3 at the Summer Games in Tokyo
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…