Lindsay Czarniak is joined by Lolo Jones and Kerri Walsh Jennings for an honest conversation about the mindset of an athlete. They discuss the impact of the Olympic delay and explain why momentum is a big buzz word.
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Cuando las gimnastas olímpicas compitan el domingo y el lunes en los ejercicios dividuales de piso en Tokio, los espectadores notarán una diferencia clave entre los eventos. Las mujeres saltarán, darán saltos y darán vueltas al ritmo de la música grabada, mientras que las rutinas masculinas irán acompañadas de silencio.
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Con un total de 102 plazas olímpicas obtenidas, 163 deportistas mexicanos —97 hombres y 66 mujeres— representan a México en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020. Y si bien algunas competencias como el fútbol y el sóftbol comenzaron antes, la gran mayoría inició el viernes 23 de julio y se
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The carts carrying Olympic relief pitchers to the mound on a big leather glove may be popular with TV viewers, but a few of the baseball players aren’t sure how they feel about riding in them.
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Before Gail Devers, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Before there was Carl Lewis or Usain Bolt. There was Wyomia Tyus, the first woman or man to win back-to-back Olympic titles in the 100m.
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Lolo Jones joins Lindsay Czarniak and the “On Her Turf” team and details her recent “hectic” schedule, from the pandemic thwarting her hopes of qualifying for Tokyo, to making one last Olympic push in women’s bobsled.
Continue ReadingBy Todd Robbins Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Just before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the finishing touches were being put on a painting inside the Haywood Street Congregation Church building. But it’s not your typical painting. It is a fresco — an ancient art medium made by applying
Continue ReadingVideo shows a Kaufman County, Texas, sheriff’s deputy on top of an 18-year-old woman saying “I can’t breathe.” The incident is under investigation.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette and Paul Murphy, CNN Video taken by a family member shows a Kaufman County, Texas, sheriff’s deputy on top of an 18-year-old woman, and then arresting her mother during a police encounter on Tuesday afternoon in Forney, Texas. In the video, the woman being held down is heard yelling, “I can’t breathe.”
Continue ReadingBy ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Queen’s Health Systems reported Friday it is tapping into the Federal Emergency Management Agency and several hiring firms for 130 extra nurses to take on a surge in hospitalizations. “Our frontline caregivers have been working overtime, extra hours, and we
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Honolulu Fire Department crews discovered a body after extinguishing a minibus fire in Waianae on Friday night. According to HFD officials, firefighters on scene found a minibus fully engulfed in smoke and flames on 86-556 Hakalina Road at 11:52 p.m. Fire
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Track and field Day 3 events include finals in the men’s 100m, women’s shot put, women’s triple jump and men’s high jump; men’s 400m hurdles semis; and more.
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN A couple dozen nurses stood together on the hospital lawn in rural Randolph County, Georgia. They wore black T-shirts that read “Patterson Hospital 1948-2020” over their hearts. The phrase “We Gave All” was written across a broken heart on their tired backs. Many had spent their entire careers at the 25-bed
Continue ReadingBy Stella Chan, Hollie Silverman, Alaa Elassar and Amanda Jackson, CNN A well-known TikTok user has died of his injuries after being wounded in a shooting at a California movie theater Monday night that left another woman dead, police said. Anthony Barajas, 19, died early Saturday morning, the Corona Police Department said in a news
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There are seven sets of siblings on Team USA. Sam Brock talks with three sets of sisters about the advantages of having a family member by their side for the Games.
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The United Nations refugee agency says it is seeking to help a Venezuelan boxer who fought in the Tokyo Games for the Refugee Olympic Team, a day after his father said he cannot return to Trinidad and Tobago where he had been living.
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For one member of the U.S. Olympic volleyball team, Garrett Muagututia, making Olympic history is a family tradition. Corey Robinson speaks with Muagututia and his parents about his journey to the Olympics.
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Day 2 track and field recaps, including finals in the women’s 100m, mixed 4x400m relay and men’s discus; women’s 800m semis; women’s 400mH prelims; and more.
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Natalie Morales gets back to nature with a lesson in “forest bathing,” which is practiced by the Japanese to expand their senses and relax. It’s a way to get outdoors and unplug, no water required.
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Japan’s Irie Sena won the women’s feather 54-57kg semifinals in a close fight against Great Britain’s Karriss Artingstall.
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