Current Sports News From Around The World.: July 2021

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Simone Biles has withdrawn from the gymnastics floor exercise final.

By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports That leaves one event left for her at the Tokyo Games — if she chooses to compete.https://nyti.ms/3ychcat

Simone Biles has withdrawn from the gymnastics floor exercise final.

By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports That leaves one event left for her at the Tokyo Games — if she chooses to compete.https://nyti.ms/3yhxtei

With seven medals at one Olympics, Emma McKeon ties a record.

By BY RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD from NYT Sports McKeon’s haul ties her for the record by any female Olympian, set in 1952 by gymnast Maria Gorokhovskaya of the Soviet Union.https://nyti.ms/37bdr9l

In swimming’s finale, Caeleb Dressel and the U.S. relay teams have a lot on the line.

By BY ANDREW KEH from NYT Sports The latest results from the final day of swimming at the Tokyo Olympics.https://nyti.ms/3lhpyd7

A transgender weight lifter’s presence at the Games prompts discussions over inclusion and fairness.

By BY TARIQ PANJA AND KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3jclOXK

U.S. broadcast coverage Saturday evening includes golf, swimming and baseball.

By BY REBECCA THOMAS from NYT Sports Caeleb Dressel takes aim at another gold, and Mexico and Israel’s baseball teams face off.https://nyti.ms/3ymdon6

Swimming and golf wrap up as track and field heats up on Day 9.

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports Men’s golf heads into the final round, while the last medals are awarded in swimming. Men’s tennis holds its final as well.https://nyti.ms/3fgLuS7

Friday, July 30, 2021

Kaylee McKeown of Australia won the 200-meter women’s backstroke.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3igJxXL

Caeleb Dressel sets a world record, and Katie Ledecky wins a second gold.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3j8VKNc

Caeleb Dressel won the men’s 100-meter butterfly, setting a world record.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports He set a world record with a time of 49.45.https://nyti.ms/3zYXOhL

Simone Biles will not compete in the uneven bars or vault event finals.

By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports She is still eligible for the finals in the floor exercise and the balance beam.https://nyti.ms/2V1lq6C

Katie Ledecky is a distance specialist but could be challenged.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3BZLzDm

U.S. women’s soccer advances to the semifinals, and other highlights from Friday.

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports Novak Djokovic loses his bid for a Golden Slam. Selemon Barega kicks off track by winning the men’s 10,000 meters for Ethiopia.https://nyti.ms/2VofvIh

Two Americans are in position to medal in the women’s 200-meter backstroke.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3zOyniA

Who is Caeleb Dressel, the 100-meter butterfly specialist?

By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI AND JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3xekXLo

How cool is the pool in Tokyo?

By BY ADEEL HASSAN from NYT Sports The Tokyo Aquatics Center was built just for the Olympics. Yes, it has lifeguards, and it’s a lot warmer than you think it is.https://nyti.ms/3j9Ntse

Here’s a preview of swimming races today.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel are among the swimmers who are chasing gold on Saturday.https://nyti.ms/3felmqV

Here’s a preview of swimming races today.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3BYapn8

U.S. broadcast coverage on Friday night includes track and field, basketball and BMX.

By BY REBECCA THOMAS from NYT Sports Katie Ledecky goes for gold in the 800 meter freestyle, while mixed relays in swimming, track and field and more have their Olympic debuts.https://nyti.ms/3igmPiu

Here’s a recap of Friday’s races.

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3fexXdK

How to watch today’s swimming.

By Unknown Author from NYT Sports The races will air live on NBC in primetime in the United States.https://nyti.ms/3BWdnZg

At a Wild Trade Deadline, Every Club Made a Move

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports Max Scherzer and Trea Turner going to the Los Angeles Dodgers highlighted a week in which 10 of this year’s All-Stars were traded.https://nyti.ms/3yhGioi

Mexican softball players apologize for tossing team gear.

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports Pictures of their equipment and uniforms in clear trash bags prompted widespread criticism on social media.https://nyti.ms/3xjyvoB

Zach Wilson’s Arrival Is Just Enough to Stoke Jets’ Dreams

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports The heralded rookie quarterback’s unsteady training camp debut on Friday came after the death of a Jets assistant coach with whom he’d worked and a prolonged contract negotiation.https://nyti.ms/3BWhGUp

In BMX racing, danger is never far from the lead.

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3yfdaxT

Mixed-gender events make debut at Tokyo Olympics.

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports Track will have a 4x400 mixed relay and swimming a 4x100 freestyle relay.https://nyti.ms/3lmAw0W

Ryan Murphy casts doubt on whether a Russian swimmer beat him cleanly.

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN AND ADEEL HASSAN from NYT Sports The American lost the men’s 200-meter backstroke and then, at a news conference, mentioned Russia’s problems with doping.https://nyti.ms/3yeSbLX

U.S. women’s soccer advances to the semifinal to face Canada.

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports Novak Djokovic loses his bid for a Golden Slam. Selemon Barega kicks off track by winning the men’s 10,000 meters for Ethiopia.https://nyti.ms/37cUAee

Needing Some Extra Magic, the Mets Trade for El Mago

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports In Javier Baez, the Mets acquired a power-hitting infielder with a slick glove, speed to spare and a longstanding relationship with Francisco Lindor.https://nyti.ms/2WDtwCO

N.C.A.A. Looks to Rewrite Its Constitution and Stave Off Critics

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports The association, the leading governing body for college sports in America, may vote on proposals in January.https://nyti.ms/2TIUqYH