Each day of the Tokyo Games, NBC Olympics will provide a rundown of the biggest athletes and the biggest events to watch across a variety of sports. Every single event can be streamed live on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app, and Florida many can also be seen on the television networks of NBC. For even more events, visit the Olympic schedule page to find listings for specific sports or TV networks.
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Men’s volleyball: Team USA comeback bid stopped by ROC
The Russian Olympic Committee’s team improved to 2-0 in men’s volleyball when it held back a spirited Team USA comeback on Monday.
Men’s volleyball: Team USA comeback bid stopped by ROC
The Russian Olympic Committee’s team improved to 2-0 in men’s volleyball when it held back a spirited Team USA comeback on Monday.
American beach duo Claes/Sponcil tested in Olympic debut
Tested under pressure in their Olympic debut Monday, the U.S. duo of Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil responded like seasoned vets.
American beach duo Claes/Sponcil tested in Olympic debut
Tested under pressure in their Olympic debut Monday, the U.S. duo of Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil responded like seasoned vets.
USA’s McPherson falls to No. 1 seed Jelic, will fight for bronze
Paige McPherson’s quest to return to the podium hit an obstacle in the form of No. 1 seed Matea Jelic at the semifinal stage.
Our robot overlords are better at basketball than we are
The nervous laughter in Saitama Super Arena was palpable.
U.S. water polo women find groove in second half to beat China
Their captain had a bloody nose. Their goalkeeper was letting in some uncharacteristically soft goals. And with two minutes left in the third quarter, the powerhouse U.S. water polo women were tied with China 6-6.
USA walks off on Japan, earns advantage in gold medal softball game
he United States women’s softball team came from behind to defeat Japan, 2-1, on Monday, wrapping up round-robin play at the Tokyo Olympics with a bang. The win gives the U.S. the hammer — the right to bat last — in the gold medal game against Japan on Wednesday.
U.S. shooters Hancock and English sweep in skeet
After a nine-year interruption, Vincent Hancock has regained his throne as the Olympic champion in men’s skeet shooting, completing a U.S. double Monday after Amber English won the women’s event.