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Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball gold

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Japan 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.

The Latest: Top shooter tests positive, will miss Tokyo

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Top-ranked shooter Amber Hill has tested positive for COVID-19 at home in Britain and will miss the Tokyo Olympics.

Japan defeats Australia on softball diamond in first event of Tokyo Olympics

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The Tokyo Olympics began in style for the host nation as Japan's softball team notched a preliminary round victory over Australia.

Japan tops Australia in softball as delayed Tokyo Games open

Read full article: Japan tops Australia in softball as delayed Tokyo Games open

Host Japan got off to a winning start when the Tokyo Olympics got underway after a one-year delay.