Olympics - Sportsnaut

Apr 6, 2021; Tokyo, JAPAN; General view of the Olympic rings sculpture, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Tower as seen from Odaiba in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games set to begin in July 2021. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
2021-05-13
The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence on Wednesday that the Tokyo Games can be held safely this summer, despite growing…
Jan 9, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass during early pregame warmups against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
2021-05-09
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf showed his attempt to qualify for next month’s U.S. Olympic Trials was no joke,…
Mar 26, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Sofia Kenin of the United States hits a backhand against Andrea Petkovic of Germany (not pictured) in the second round in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2021-05-03
Sofia Kenin clinched a spot on the U.S. tennis team for the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first American to do…
Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Adam Scott reacts to his putt on the second green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-23
Australian Adam Scott opted out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, his manager said Thursday. Johan Elliott of Sportyard International…
Aug 21, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-22
Team USA manager Mike Scioscia announced his coaching staff Thursday ahead of final qualifying for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The…
Jan 22, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA;  the United States forward Megan Rapinoe (15) celebrates her goal with defender Sali Krieger (11) and Emily Sonnett (14) and midfielder Catarina Macario (29) as midfielder Sam Mewis (3) heads back to mid field during the first half against Colombia at Exploria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-22
The U.S. Women’s National Team will face rival Sweden as well as New Zealand and Australia in Group G action…
Sep 26, 2017; Park City, UT, USA; Team USA women's hockey players during the 2018 U.S. Olympic Summit at Grand Summit Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-17
Joel Johnson has been named the interim head coach of the United States women’s national hockey team. Johnson guided the…
Jul 25, 2018; Irvine, CA, USA; Katie Ledecky looks at her time after winning the Women's 800 LC Meter Freestyle Final during the 2018 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships swim meet at William Woollet, Jr. Aqua Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-12
Swimming star Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle in a dominating 15 minutes, 40.55 seconds to win the event at…
Jul 26, 2018; Irvine, CA, USA; Katie Ledecky (right) looks on after winning the Women's 200 LC Meter Freestyle final during the 2018 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships swim meet at William Woollett, Jr. Aquatics Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-10
Olympic swimming legend Katie Ledecky broke the four-minute mark in the 400-meter freestyle for the 20th time on Saturday when…
2022 Winter Olympics boycott, China
2021-04-06
The United States is threatening to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in China due to alleged human rights violations. What…
2021-04-06
Three-time World Series champion Mike Scioscia was named manager of Team USA on Tuesday, two months ahead of qualifiers for…
1980 Winter Olympic Games
2021-04-06
Mark Pavelich, a member of the “Miracle on Ice” team, died by suicide, the Anoka County (Minn.) Medical Examiner’s Office…
Dec 30, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils alumnus Grant Hill prior to a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
2021-04-03
Hall of Famer Grant Hill will succeed Jerry Colangelo as the managing director of the U.S. men’s national team, USA…
Mar 24, 2020; Tokyo, Japan; Olympic rings monument at Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tokyo. On Monday the IOC announced that the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Games would be postponed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
2021-03-30
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee gave approval on Tuesday for Team USA athletes to make statements or gestures in…
Nov 22, 2020; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) controls the ball against Sporting Kansas City during extra time at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
2021-03-29
The United States missed a chance to earn a spot in the Olympic soccer tournament on Sunday, losing to Honduras…