U.S. Women's Soccer Beats Brazil For First Olympic Gold Medal In 12 Years
The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated Brazil 1-0 in the Paris Olympics final Saturday for its first Summer Games gold medal in 12 years.
Political news from Brazil
Jordan Chiles May Lose Olympic Bronze Medal After Arbitration Decision
PARIS — The Court of Arbitration for Sport voided the inquiry that led to Olympic bronze on the floor exercise for American gymnast Jordan Chiles, opening the door for Romania’s Ana Barbosu to replace Chiles as bronze medalist.
Plane Crashes In Brazil's São Paulo State, Killing All 61 Aboard, Airline Says
VINHEDO, Brazil (AP) — A passenger plane with 61 people aboard crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, killing all aboard, the airline said.
Trudeau's Regatta Day appearance a sign of Liberal anxiety over N.L. seats, Brazil says
Politicians turned out in droves to the Royal St. John's Regatta on Wednesday, seizing the opportunity to work Newfoundland's largest crowd of the year amid the backdrop of what some say is growing displeasure with the current federal government.
LeBron James Milks Applause That's Actually For Another Olympian In Building
The King got humbled, it seems.
Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles' Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It
Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday praised the “sportsmanship” of gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles for bowing down to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade after she beat the Americans in the women’s floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Returns To Olympic Final For First Time Since 2012
LYON, France — Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States earned a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday.
Simone Biles Explains Gesture After Bizarre Criticism By NFL Star
Simone Biles explained Tuesday why she and Jordan Chiles bowed down to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade at the Olympics after the gesture was slammed by an NFL star.