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The Latest: Olympic-related COVID cases not burdening system
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year's delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
World
Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs
Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday after Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for two straight days with the Olympics well underway.
Sports
Ohtani hits 37th homer as Angels rally to defeat Rockies 8-7
Shohei Ohtani continued his power display Wednesday, crushing a three-run home run, and Phil Gosselin had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning for the Los Angeles Angels, who rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Variety
Denied ticket over COVID, Guinean Olympian clings to dream
Fatoumata Yarie Camara is used to being thrown to the ground and getting up again, getting back into the fight. She's dedicated her life to wrestling, a sport that breeds tenacity. On the mat, she qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, the only athlete from Guinea to do so. Off the mat, she has battled the beliefs of her culture and family that women don't belong in sports.
Sports
Slovenia too much for Japan, wins 116-81 to move to 2-0
Rui Hachimura did whatever he could. Blocking shots, hitting tough jumpers, logging big minutes, the best player on Japan's roster simply held nothing back with hopes of giving his country its first Olympic men's basketball win in 45 years.
