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Japan's Mina Tanaka celebrates scoring her side's opening goal against Chile during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Japan beats Chile, will play Sweden in Olympic quarterfinals

Jul. 27, 2021 09:12 AM EDT

Britain's Ellen White, right, celebrates scoring her side's opening goal during a women's soccer match against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
British women beat Japan, reach Olympic soccer quarterfinals

Jul. 24, 2021 08:52 AM EDT

Chile's Carla Guerrero, left, and Canada's Christine Sinclair fight for the ball during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Beckie scores 2, Canada downs Chile 2-1 in women's soccer

Jul. 24, 2021 05:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, a statue in honor of former Olympians Tommie Smith, left, and John Carlos is seen on the campus of San Jose State University in San Jose, Calif. Smith and Carlos raised their black-gloved fists while their national anthem played during the 200-meters medals ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Rule 50 of the IOC charter states: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
EXPLAINER: What's the history of the Olympics protest rule?

By Eddie Pells Jul. 22, 2021 01:37 AM EDT

Canada's Christine Sinclair (12) scores a goal against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Japan draws 1-1 with Canada in women's soccer

Jul. 21, 2021 08:43 AM EDT

Britain's Ellen White, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's opening goal against Chile during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
White's 2 goals give Britain 2-0 win over Chile in Tokyo

Jul. 21, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

Noah Lyles competes in the second semi-final of the men's 100-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. In first notable demonstration of the track trials, Lyles made a subtle gesture, wearing a black glove — minus the fingers on his left hand, and raising his fist when he was introduced before the race. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Long-banned athlete protest acts expected at Tokyo Olympics

By Graham Dunbar Jul. 20, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

The large Olympic rings are displayed in the Odaiba section of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Britain women's soccer team will take a knee at Olympics

By Rob Harris Jul. 15, 2021 04:16 AM EDT

Brazil's Richarlison kicks a ball during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Chile vs Brazil 7/2/2021

Jul. 03, 2021 12:26 AM EDT

Brazil's Richarlison kicks a ball during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team

By Mauricio Savarese Jul. 03, 2021 12:25 AM EDT

People protest Brazil's hosting the soccer Copa America tournament amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and against Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ailton de Freitas)
Copa America in Brazil up to 140 virus cases

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 21, 2021 03:22 PM EDT

Bolivia's Marcelo Martins celebrates after he scored his team's third goal against Venezuela during a World Cup qualifying soccer match in La Paz, Bolivia, Thursday, June 3, 2021.(Aizar Raldes/Pool via AP)
Player banned at Copa America for criticizing organizers

Jun. 18, 2021 03:02 PM EDT

Brazil's players stand during the national anthem prior to a Copa America soccer match against Venezuela at the National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Copa America's COVID-19 cases increase 13 to 66

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 17, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

The Copa America trophy is placed on the field prior to the opening match between Brazil and Venezuela at National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Brazil counts 52 virus cases connected to Copa America

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 15, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Argentina's Lionel Messi walks past the Copa America trophy as he enters the field for a soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Maradona gets a tribute at Argentina's Copa America match

By Marcelo Sousa Jun. 14, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts at the end of a Copa America soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 14, 2021. The match ended 1-1. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Chile vs Argentina 6/14/2021

Jun. 14, 2021 07:38 PM EDT

Chile's Pablo Galdames, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi leave the field after a tie at the end of a Copa America soccer match at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 14, 2021. The match enede 1-1.(AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Messi's Argentina draws 1-1 with Chile at Copa America

By Marcelo Sousa Jun. 14, 2021 07:37 PM EDT

Argentina's Lionel Messi gestures during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Colombia at the Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Miguel Borja scored an equalizer for Colombia in the last seconds of added time against Argentina in one of the best matches yet in South American qualifying. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Messi eyes Copa America for "biggest dream" with Argentina

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 13, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's opening goal on a penalty kick during a qualifying soccer match against Chile for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Juan Mabromata, Pool via AP)
Chile vs Argentina 6/3/2021

Jun. 03, 2021 11:46 PM EDT

Argentina's Lionel Messi wears a jersey with the number and image of late soccer star Diego Maradona prior to a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying soccer match against Chile in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Juan Mabromata, Pool via AP)
Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers

Debora Rey Jun. 03, 2021 11:43 PM EDT