July 2021

Suni Lee is Olympic All-Around champion, Jade Carey finishes 8th

July 29, 2021 2:16 AM NBC Olympics

Americans gymnasts Suni Lee and Jade Carey are pursuing their first individual Olympic medals in Thursday’s all-around final.

Day 6: Dressel’s golden emotion, Finke’s historic surprise

July 29, 2021 2:05 AM NBC Olympics

Caeleb Dressel was overcome with golden emotion, Katie Ledecky powered the U.S. to a comeback silver, Robert Finke had an historic surprise, Brody Malone got naming rights, and more in your Day 6 Tokyo recap on Apple.

Caeleb Dressel shares touching moment with family after win

July 29, 2021 1:55 AM NBC Olympics

Immediately following his gold medal swim in the men’s 100m freestyle, Caeleb Dressel was moved to tears when his family called in to congratulate him.

U.S. archer Jacob Wukie advances to top 16

July 29, 2021 1:49 AM NBC Olympics

Two-time Olympic archer Jacob Wukie, who qualified 47th, is through to the top 16 in Tokyo after upsetting the No. 18 and 15 seeds.

Podcast: Anastasija Zolotic, Connor Fields explain signals they listen for during competition

July 29, 2021 1:48 AM NBC Olympics

On this episode of The Podium, Anastasija Zolotic, Connor Fields explained the beeping noises that occur during taekwondo competitions and BMX races.

ANÁLISIS | Los CDC no publican los datos necesarios para juzgar el riesgo de infecciones posvacunación

July 29, 2021 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — Los funcionarios federales de salud sorprendieron a casi todos esta semana cuando anunciaron un cambio en la guía para las personas completamente vacunadas, y dijeron que la mayoría debería volver a usar máscaras en el interior. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC) también dijeron

Collin Morikawa on representing USA at Tokyo Olympics

July 29, 2021 1:42 AM NBC Olympics

Collin Morikawa (69) reflects on representing the United States at the Olympics and continuing his success after winning the claret jug only a few weeks ago.

Australian Jess Fox wins inaugural women’s canoe slalom gold

July 29, 2021 1:37 AM NBC Olympics

Jess Fox of Australia wins the first Olympic gold in women’s canoe slalom, making its debut, with a perfect 105.04 run; she took bronze in Tokyo’s K-1, an event in which she already had silver and bronze, but no gold.

Rory McIlroy talks playing at Tokyo Olympics without fans

July 29, 2021 1:31 AM NBC Olympics

Rory McIlroy (69) reflects on how it felt playing without fans, and the difference between this week and a major championship.

Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after collapsing on set of ‘Better Call Saul’

July 29, 2021 1:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Bob Odenkirk, star of hit TV shows “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” is in stable condition “after experiencing a heart related incident” that caused him to collapse on set, the actor’s representatives said Wednesday. Odenkirk was shooting “Better Call Saul” in New Mexico when he collapsed, TMZ,

Australian Fox takes elusive gold in canoe slalom

July 29, 2021 1:24 AM NBC Olympics

Australia’s Jessica Fox added a gold medal to her medal collection Thursday with a win in the first-ever women’s canoe slalom event in the Olympics.

Belinda Bencic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic battles back to defeat Kazakhstan’s Rybakina in semis

July 29, 2021 1:23 AM NBC Olympics

Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic fought a tough match against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina.

Pajon, Willoughby, French men sweep BMX quarters, advance

July 29, 2021 1:19 AM NBC Olympics

Four BMX riders won each of their three quarterfinal runs, including women’s two-time defending Olympic champion Mariana Pajon and the top American Alise Willoughby.

Jazz Janewattananond reflects on first-round performance

July 29, 2021 1:08 AM NBC Olympics

Jazz Janewattananond (64) reflects on his performance in the 1st round of the Men’s Olympic Tournament.

Jazz Janewattananond cards 64 in first round of competition

July 29, 2021 1:02 AM NBC Olympics

Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond cards a 64 in the first round of the Men’s Olympic Tournament giving him solo second position headed into the 2nd round.