Tag: Tokyo
2021 Notebook: For athletes, mental health took center stage
By The Associated Press
THE BACKGROUND: It was the year that mental health took a prominent position in the sports world — led by two...
Biles Withdraws from Gymnastics Final to Protect Team, Self
By Will Graves, Associated Press
Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced...
Staley Feels No Added Pressure as First Black US Hoops Coach
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press
Dawn Staley doesn’t feel any added pressure being the first Black head coach of the U.S. women’s basketball Olympic team.
She...
