Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

"Raygun," the Australian breaker who was widely ridiculed for her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics, plans to retire from competition.

Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games

The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.

Beijing punishes traders in Olympics mascot dolls souvenir scam

Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.

Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics

Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls Games-related ads in Japan, citing 'mixed sentiment' over event

One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."

Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency

Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.