Brian Cassella

USA center fielder Haylie McCleney becomes emotional after her team was defeated by Japan 2-0 on July 27, 2021, in the gold medal game at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics.

Team USA falls to Japan in Olympic softball

July 27, 2021 at 12:16 p.m.

USA center fielder Haylie McCleney becomes emotional after her team was defeated by Japan 2-0 on July 27, 2021, in the gold medal game at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the...

USA's Jordan Thompson (12), Haleigh Washington (22) and Jordan Larson (10) attempt to block a shot by China's Ting Zhu on July 27, 2021, at Ariake Arena during the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. advances in Olympic women’s volleyball

July 27, 2021 at 12:17 p.m.

USA's Kelsey Robinson hugs teammates as they celebrate their win July 27, 2021. The USA defeated China 3-0. USA's Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, left, and Kelsey Robinson warm up with their teammates...

USA's Kevin McDowell, second from left, and teammates Katie Zaferes, Taylor Knibb and Morgan Pearson celebrate their silver medal in the mixed relay triathlon on July 31, 2021, at Odaiba Marine Park during the Tokyo Olympics.

Kevin McDowell records best-ever finish by American male in Olympic triathlon

July 30, 2021 at 10:26 p.m.

USA's Kevin McDowell, second from left, and teammates Katie Zaferes, Taylor Knibb and Morgan Pearson celebrate their silver medal in the mixed relay triathlon on July 31, 2021, at Odaiba...

Fireworks explode after the cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, 2021.

Photos: A look inside the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

July 23, 2021 at 3:21 p.m.

Naomi Osaka lights the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, 2021, at Olympic Stadium. Nurse and boxer Arisa Tsubata performs during the opening ceremony...

La llama olímpica arde tras el encendido del pebetero durante la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020.

Las mejores imágenes de la apertura de los Juegos de Tokio 2020

July 23, 2021 at 2:52 p.m.

La tenista japonesa Naomi Osaka enciende el pebetero durante la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio el 23 de julio de 2021 en el Estadio Olímpico. Los...

Packaged snacks in a convenience store in Tokyo on July 19, 2021, before the postponed 2020 Olympics begin.

Tokyo Olympics: Life inside the bubble

August 5, 2021 at 1:34 p.m.

The view of the city from the open upper concourse of Olympic Stadium before the opening ceremony, July 23, 2021, as the Tokyo Olympics begin. Pedestrians pass a subway stop...

A police officer stands on a bridge with a view of Tokyo at sunset on July 18, 2021, before the postponed 2020 Olympics begin.

Olympics Q&A: What was the travel process like from Chicago to Tokyo — and now to quarantine for 3 days? And … what does aloe-flavored yogurt taste like?

July 20, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.

To entertain themselves during a mandatory three-day quarantine upon arriving in Japan, Tribune photojournalist Brian Cassella and reporter Stacy St. Clair asked their social media followers to send them questions...

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