July 2021

USA walks off on Japan, earns advantage in gold medal softball game

July 25, 2021 10:28 PM NBC Olympics

The United States came from behind to defeat Japan, 2-1, on Monday, wrapping up round-robin play at the Tokyo Olympics with a bang in a gold-medal game tune-up.

Team USA falls to the ROC in volleyball prelims

July 25, 2021 10:18 PM NBC Olympics

The United States falls to the Russian Olympic Committee in their second volleyball preliminary match, 23-25, 25-27, 25-21, 23-25.

Ledecky accepts silver at 400 free medal ceremony

July 25, 2021 10:06 PM NBC Olympics

For the first time at the Olympics, Katie Ledecky stood alone on the second step of the podium following the women’s 400m freestyle. Ariarne Titmus, with her tearful coach nearby, received her gold medal.

Americans Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil were tested in their Olympic debut

American beach duo Claes/Sponcil tested in Olympic debut

July 25, 2021 10:01 PM NBC Olympics

American beach duo tested in Olympic debut

Team USA's comeback bid came up short in a loss to the ROC

Men’s volleyball: Team USA comeback bid stopped by ROC

July 25, 2021 9:52 PM NBC Olympics

Taylor Sander joined Anderson in leading the Americans with 14 points won each, but Russia had three players in double digits in improving to 2-0.

Australia once reveled in being the ‘lucky country’ on Covid-19. Now weary Aussies ‘feel like prisoners’

July 25, 2021 9:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Sheena McKenzie, CNN A postcard of kangaroos lounging among gumtrees arrives in our letterbox in London, addressed to my 4-year-old daughter. “My darling,” it says. “How are you? Are you enjoying school? Do you have friends? Your brother is one year old now. I hope you can come and see me in Australia one

Buitendag pulls off surprise upset against Gilmore

July 25, 2021 9:41 PM NBC Olympics

Bianca Buitendag had a beautiful run for a score of 6.83 which helped her defeat seven-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore in the round of 16.

Caeleb Dressel leads off 4x100m freestyle relay as U.S. claims gold

July 25, 2021 9:38 PM NBC Olympics

The United States claimed victory in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay behind strong swims from Caeleb Dressel and the rest of Team USA.

U.S. downs Japan in preview of gold medal softball game

July 25, 2021 9:37 PM NBC Olympics

The United States secured a victory over Japan in the final opening round game to gather momentum ahead of a gold medal rematch.

Team USA wins with late come-from-behind try against Kenya

July 25, 2021 9:32 PM NBC Olympics

Team USA survived its opening match in pool play against Kenya. Captain Madison Hughes scored the game-winning try.

China holds on, defeats Japan 15-12

July 25, 2021 9:32 PM NBC Olympics

China held on to a three-point lead late in Monday’s 3×3 basketball matchup, and it ultimately bested Japan by a final score of 15-12.

Canada's Humana-Paredes and Pavan are favorites for gold in beach volleyball

Canada’s Pavan, Humana-Paredes keep cruising in beach volleyball

July 25, 2021 9:31 PM NBC Olympics

Gold medal favorites Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan kept up their strong start in beach volleyball on Monday in Tokyo.

Carissa Moore advances to Olympic surfing quarterfinals

July 25, 2021 9:29 PM NBC Olympics

American surfer Carissa Moore defeated Peru’s Sofia Mulanovich in Round 3 of the Olympic surfing competition, scoring a 10.34.

Caroline Marks puts up highest score in Round 3

July 25, 2021 9:17 PM NBC Olympics

American surfer Caroline Marks set the highest score in Round 3 of the women’s Olympic surfing competition, advancing to the quarterfinals. Her two best-scoring waves totaled a 15.33.

Parents are hesitant to vaccinate children, but pediatricians might be the key

July 25, 2021 9:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Molano, CNN As back-to-school season approaches, parents are split when it comes to vaccinating their children against Covid-19. Of parents with unvaccinated children, 3 in 4 say the recommendation of their child’s health care provider will be integral in their decision to vaccinate. However, 70% of parents with children ages 3 to 11