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Olympics and Paralympics

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means

The nation — and Olympic athletes, like Noah Lyles — are in another summer surge of COVID infections. CDC officials say the virus has become endemic. That means it is here to stay in a predictable way.
by Rob Stein

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U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012.
by Becky Sullivan

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This Minnesota man won rowing gold at 1924 Paris Olympics, but it didn’t define him

This Minnesota man won rowing gold at 1924 Paris Olympics, but it didn’t define him

Liam Goff’s great-grandfather, Minneapolis native Alfred Wilson, was on the team representing the U.S. in men’s eight rowing at the Paris Games a century ago.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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As ‘breaking’ makes it’s Olympic debut, we look at its history in the Twin Cities

As ‘breaking’ makes it’s Olympic debut, we look at its history in the Twin Cities

A brand new Olympic event is kicking off in Paris on Friday. You may know it as break dancing but in the professional world it is known as breaking.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Twins face tough series against division rivals, Vikings prepare for first preseason game

Twins face tough series against division rivals, Vikings prepare for first preseason game

The Twins start a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. And the Las Vegas Raiders will be in town in the Vikings first preseason game on Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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US women's basketball team — led by Lynx coach Reeve — beats Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic semifinals

US women's basketball team — led by Lynx coach Reeve — beats Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic semifinals

Up next is a familiar opponent, Australia, in the semifinals on Friday night. The Americans haven't lost since the 1992 Barcelona Games and are two victories away from an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal.
by The Associated Press

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Quincy Hall wins the Olympic 400-meter race, bringing gold back to the U.S.

Quincy Hall wins the Olympic 400-meter race, bringing gold back to the U.S.

For decades, the U.S. dominated the men’s 400-meter race, one of the most difficult and prestigious events at any Olympic Games. But no American man had won gold since 2008 — until Wednesday.
by Becky Sullivan

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