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Tokyo Olympics Open with Muted Ceremony, Empty Stadium

TOKYO (AP) — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a colorful but strangely subdued ceremony that set a striking tone to match a unique pandemic Games.

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No Relay: Banned Sprinter Richardson Left Off Olympic Team

Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.

Sha'Carri Richardson

The World Braces for the Wokest Olympics of All-Time

As anticipation grows for this month’s 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo, several expect those who take part to engage with protesting in a new way after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) relaxed restrictions on protests and political expression during the games.

Gwen Berry