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Novak Djokovic beats Davidovich, advances to quarterfinal

July 28, 2021 2:20 am NBC Olympics

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics,…

Duke Ragan blasts his way to featherweight quarterfinals

July 28, 2021 2:19 am NBC Olympics

U.S. featherweight Duke Ragan advanced with ease to the quarterfinals, while middleweight Naomi Graham was less fortunate in boxing action…

Chizuru Arai chokes out Madina Taimazova to advance to final

July 28, 2021 2:18 am NBC Olympics

Japan’s Chizuru Arai choked out Madina Taimazova of ROC to advance to the Olympic judo finals. Taimazova needed medical assistance, but appeared to…

Jade Carey competes on the floor in the women's gymnastics qualifications during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

With Simone Bile’s withdrawal, Jade Carey enters women’s all-around final

July 28, 2021 1:59 am NBC Olympics

Jade Carey advanced to the all-around final after Simone Biles withdrew from the competition and may perform the most difficult skill in…

Argentina wins bronze in men’s rugby

July 28, 2021 1:56 am NBC Olympics

Argentina holds off Great Britain in men’s rugby bronze medal game on Wednesday. The final score was…

Simone Biles says fans’ support is helping her realize that she’s more than her gold medals

July 29, 2021 4:48 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Sara Spary, CNN Simone Biles, the US gymnast who withdrew from Tokyo 2020 Olympic events to prioritize her mental health, has thanked fans for…

Sunisa Lee competes on the balance beam during the team final of the women's artistic gymnastics competition in Tokyo

USA gymnast Suni Lee ready to challenge for podium spot in individual all-around

July 28, 2021 1:51 am NBC Olympics

Sunisa Lee finished third in the all-around during the qualification round and is a favorite to medal in the…

Novak Djokovic advances to quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics

July 28, 2021 1:49 am NBC Olympics

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich for his 68th consecutive…

USA advances to 3x3 basketball final in thrilling fashion

USA advances to 3×3 basketball final in thrilling fashion

July 28, 2021 1:39 am NBC Olympics

USA survived a back-and-forth affair with France in the 3×3 basketball semifinal, winning 18-16 and advancing to the gold medal game against…

Carlin Isles reacts to the United States' men's rugby defeat vs. Great Britain

U.S. ends tournament in Tokyo, falling short in rematch against South Africa

July 28, 2021 1:37 am NBC Olympics

The Americans lost 28-7 in the 5th place match against South Africa, ending their time in Tokyo on a…

Brady Ellison sweeps Milad Vaziri in Round of 64

July 28, 2021 1:35 am NBC Olympics

American archer Brady Ellison, the current world No. 1, defeated Iran’s Milad Vaziri 6-0 in the first round of men’s individual archery in…

U.S. women survive French challenge to reach 3×3 final

July 28, 2021 1:31 am NBC Olympics

The U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team held on to beat France 18-16 Wednesday to advance to the gold medal game, to be played, later Wednesday, in the…

Team USA falls short in rematch against South Africa

July 28, 2021 1:27 am NBC Olympics

U.S. loses to South Africa 28-7 in men’s rugby 5th place…

Team China receives gold for men’s synchro springboard

July 28, 2021 1:14 am NBC Olympics

Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi of Team China receive their gold medals for the men’s synchronized springboard diving event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic…

Lee, Chiles, McCallum break down Biles’ exit from team final

July 28, 2021 1:08 am NBC Olympics

U.S. women’s gymnastics team members Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum break down the emotions of competing in the team final without Simone…