The women’s balance beam competition is part of the last slate of gymnastics competitions at the Tokyo Games. There are also two men’s competitions: the parallel bars and the high bar. The women’s balance beam competition begins at 5:50 p.m.
Day: August 3, 2021
Allyson Felix Advances to the Semifinals in the 400 Meters.
The American sprinter Allyson Felix, 35, won her heat in the 400 meters in 50.84 seconds on Tuesday morning in Tokyo to easily advance to the semifinals of the event, which will be held on Wednesday. The decorated track star,
Olympian Anna Cockrell has a special fan base: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
On Monday, members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a break from training camp and gathered to watch some game tape. But it wasn’t just any game they were watching: It was the Tokyo 2020 Games, specifically the women’s 400-meter
Outside the Olympic Cocoon, a Tokyo Abuzz Only With Cicadas
TOKYO — Outside the Olympic bubble is a city that does not want us. Like many of the tens of thousands of people visiting Tokyo for the Games, I am in a permeable cocoon that is supposed to keep me
Olympics Schedule Day 12: Gymnastics, Basketball, Soccer
Here are some highlights of U.S. broadcast coverage on Tuesday morning. All times are Eastern. GYMNASTICS Event finals continue, with all eyes on Simone Biles on the balance beam. Sunisa Lee, the all-around champion, will also compete on the apparatus.
He’s the Chiropractor to Olympic Track and Field Stars
For his part, Ball doesn’t seem to have much trouble maintaining perspective. “It’s always funny to me because they’re like, ‘Ugh, my Achilles’ hurts,’” Ball said. “OK, well, they cut part of my eye out last week. Everybody’s got their
The Race When Everyone Set a Record
Symmonds went a couple of years before he found a video of the race. He would often dissect his old performances to learn from his mistakes, but he knew there was nothing he could have done different in London, he
Ahead of iPhone 13, Google teases new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro with its own custom silicon
After taking a mid-range approach with the Pixel 5, Google has officially teased it’s ready to take on the high-end market and iPhone 13 and 13 Pro with its fall smartphone lineup. The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will
Twitter for iOS officially gains support for Sign in with Apple
After beta testing the feature last month, Twitter for iOS is now officially rolling out support for signing in with Apple. This means you can now create a Twitter account with your Apple ID for increased privacy. Evidence of Twitter’s
It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Ride Horseback
“It’s Never Too Late” is a new series that tells the stories of people who decide to pursue their dreams on their own terms. Rose Young has an uncanny ability to adapt to demanding jobs and intense situations. She’s been
Guan Chenchen Wins Gold on Balance Beam. Simone Biles Takes Bronze.
Performing a routine filled with difficulty but performed with grace, Guan Chenchen of China, the youngest competitor on Tuesday, won the gold medal in the balance beam at the Tokyo Games. Simone Biles, in her much-anticipated return, won bronze and
New Macs spotted in Eurasian regulatory filings, likely the redesigned M1X MacBook Pros
As rumors about the upcoming M1X MacBook Pro continue to gain steam, new MacBook models running macOS 12 Monterey have appeared in Eurasian Economic Commission filings. As spotted by French site Consomac, Apple has filed two new Macs numbered A2442
Kevin Durant Leads U.S. Into Olympic Basketball Semifinals
SAITAMA, Japan — There were 13 seconds left on the clock when Kevin Durant found himself gliding to the basket with no one around him. He ascended smoothly to the rim and dunked the ball with two hands. When the
L.A. and O.C. museums: August’s best bets for MOCA, Getty, the Broad and beyond
Charming 19th century photographic portraits at LACMA, illuminated prayer books at the Getty and a groundbreaking 1946 graphic memoir at the Japanese American National Museum lead our August list of exhibitions across Southern California. Check back here for weekly updates.
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine sells in $900-million deal
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, the production entity behind shows such as “Big Little Lies,” has been acquired by a newly formed media company launched by former Walt Disney Co. executives. Newsletter Inside the business of entertainment The Wide Shot brings