Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball goldJapan won its second straight Olympic softball gold medal, beating the United States 2-0 in an emotional repeat of their 2008 victory in Beijing that again left the Americans in tears.
Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medalSimone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final.
Titmus, Doncic make memorable Olympic debutsAriarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts.
Osterman strikes out 9, US tops Italy 2-0 in softball openerCat Osterman dominated as the United States began its quest to regain the Olympic softball gold medal.
Olympics finally to start, 1 year later and far from TokyoSkippy the yellow kangaroo with green paws was affixed to the first base dugout railing watching the Australia Spirit become the first team to work out at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium.
Americans on many teams as softball returns to OlympicsU.S. coach Ken Eriksen predicts tight competition in softball as the sport returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
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