Luka Doncic, Slovenia one win shy of an Olympic berth
Luka Doncic was one rebound shy of a triple-double, and Slovenia eased past Venezuela 98-70 on Saturday in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament.
Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson apologizes after failed drug test ahead of Olympics
Dallas native and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson said she's just a human, who can run a little faster than most, after it was revealed she failed a drug test ahead of the Olympics.
Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
Reports: Sha'Carri Richardson fails drug test, could miss Olympics
Track and field star and Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson could be suspended from the Olympics after reportedly testing positive for cannabis.
Olympic qualifier, Grand Prairie native Jasmine Moore opens up about mental health and sports
Former Mansfield Lake Ridge track superstar Jasmine Moore qualified for the Olympics in triple jump this June. She opened up to FOX4's Jeff Kolb about the new perspective she's found as an athlete after struggling with depression in the two years since she moved away to the University of Georgia.
Olympic qualifier, Grand Prairie native Jasmine Moore opens up about mental health and sports
FOX 4's Jeff Kolb reports.
Serena Williams says she will not play at Tokyo Olympics
Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100m at Olympic trials a week after biological mother's death
Dallas-Fort Worth will be well represented at the Olympic games. One of the emerging stars is Dallas Carter product Sha’Carri Richardson.
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Gymnast Simone Biles claims 7th US title, eyes Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
IOC VP faces backlash for saying Tokyo Olympics are on despite pandemic
Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.