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Japan players react after losing to Spain in a men's field hockey match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Japan’s men’s, women’s field hockey teams still winless

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Korea's Si Woo Kim plays a tee shot from the 12th hole during a practice round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan, (AP Photo/Matt York)

For South Koreans, Olympic medal is only way out of military

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Tri Bourne, left, of the United States, celebrates with teammate Jacob Gibb, after winning a men's beach volleyball match against Switzerland at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Howdy, partner! New beach pairings find success at Olympics

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Ivory Coast players leave the pitch after a men's soccer match against Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. The match ended tied 1-1.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Argentina, France, Germany eliminated from Olympic soccer

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

People walk past National Stadium Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The rains have come to Tokyo and its Olympics. After many days of blistering sunshine, the rain cooled Tokyo by about 10 degrees and took the edge off. But worries about the effect of Tropical Storm Nepartak have led to changes in events and some cancellations of practices as preparations proceed. The storm is expected to make landfall in Japan on Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 20, 2021, file photo, Xander Schauffele watches his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Schauffele was No. 427 in the world when the Olympics last were held. Now he's part of the U.S. team in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

For American golfers, getting to Olympics hard work

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

United States of America players celebrate after a three point basket during women's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, leaves center court after being defeated by Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, during the third round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Disbelief, support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s elimination

By Yuri Kageyama - Associated Press

Japan's head coach Yoji Omoto talks with his team during a preliminary round men's water polo match against the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Japan playing its own water polo style at Tokyo Olympics

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Simone Biles, of the United States, watches gymnasts perform after an apparent injury, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. Biles withdrew from the team finals. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Biles withdraws from gymnastics final to protect team, self

By Will Graves - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 14, 2021, file photo, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, left, meets Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga during his courtesy call at the latter's official residence in Tokyo. How are we to judge the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics when they wrap up in two weeks? It's a straightforward question but it's difficult to answer. That's because there are many interests involved. (Kimimasa Mayama/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Tokyo Olympics: A success? A failure? And how to judge?

By Stephen Wade - Associated Press

Shohei Ono of Japan reacts after winning the men's -73kg judo final match against Lasha Shavdatuashvili of Georgia, at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, July 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Shohei Ono: Judo’s elusive star dominates another Olympics

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Argentina's Santiago Mare, center, takes off his sock as Marcos Moneta, left, and fellow teammates soak in ice baths following men's rugby sevens team practice in the midday heat at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, in Tokyo, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Pandemic Olympics endured heat, and now a typhoon’s en route

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Spain's Marc Gasol plays against Japan during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Saitama, Japan, Monday, July 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spain uses 19-0 run to defeat Japan 88-77 at Tokyo Olympics

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Gold medal winners Britain's Thomas Daley and Matty Lee compete in the synchronized 10-meter platform diving final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Monday, July 26

Associated Press

United States' Bryson DeChambeau plays his tee shot at the 9th hole during the third round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Olympic golf faces major coronavirus disruption with DeChambeau, Rahm withdrawing

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Athletes of Germany celebrate as they are introduced during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin

By Foster Klug - Associated Press

A protester stands to oppose South Korean President Moon Jae-in's possible visit to Japan in front of a building which houses Japanese embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 19, 2021. Moon has decided not to visit Japan for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, citing a failure to set up a summit with Japan's prime minister that would produce meaningful results in improving relations. The signs on a banner at left read &quot;Expel Hirohisa Soma, deputy chief of mission at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, from South Korea.&quot; (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

With no summit, South Korean president to skip Olympics

By Kim Tong-Hyung - Associated Press

A woman walks on a bridge past a Tokyo 2020 banner ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Tokyo. Tokyo is under a fourth state of emergency, which began Monday and requires restaurants and bars to close early and not serve alcohol through the games, which start July 23. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

South Korea removes banners at Olympic village after IOC ruling

By Kim Tong-Hyung - Associated Press

National banners hang from balconies at an athlete's village as Tokyo prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The pandemic-delayed games open on July 23 without spectators at most venues. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID

By Stephen Wade - Associated Press