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Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China
China is host to the 2022 Winter Olympics with rumblings of a boycott. ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Organizers, IOC trying to remove doubts over Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers are trying to remove public doubts that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year despite the COVID-19 pandemic ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics: Games will go ahead ‘with or without Covid’, says IOC VP
The vice-president of the IOC said the Tokyo Olympics would be the “Games that conquered Covid”. BBC News – World BREAKING NEWS: As millions of Americans strive to deal with the economic downturn,loss of jobs,foreclosures,high cost of gas,and the rising … Read more…
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Tokyo Olympics Head: 2021 Games Not Possible Under Current Coronavirus Conditions
(TOKYO) — The delayed Tokyo Olympics could not be held next year if conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continue as they are, the president of the organizing committee said Wednesday. In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK, Yoshiro Mori said … Read more…
The Postponed Tokyo Olympics Hit the Year-to-Go Mark Again, But Many Japanese Say They Should Be Canceled
(TOKYO) — The Tokyo Olympics have hit the one-year-to-go mark — again. But few are in a mood to celebrate. Tokyo observed the original date a year ago. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympics and pushed back … Read more…
Invisible Olympians: The story behind the 1980 Olympics boycott
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Most Americans think esports should be included in the Olympics
Over half of Americans think video games should be considered a part of the Olympics, according to new research. The survey looked at 2,000 Americans’ opinions on video games and asked them to examine their own gaming habits. Three in … Read more…
Call to cancel Tokyo Olympics enters race for Tokyo governor
The contentious issue of the billions being spent on the postponed Tokyo Olympics has entered the debate in the race for governor of Japan’s capital FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Airbnb Is Partnering With the Olympics and Pride March for New Online Experiences
The travel company is launching a new summer series on its Online Experiences platform. Observer BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Stephanie Meadow: Playing at Tokyo Olympics the top target for NI player
Stephanie Meadow says making a second Olympic Games appearance for Ireland next year will “trump” playing in the women’s majors. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
The Tokyo Olympics Are 14 Months Away. Is That Enough Time?
International sports are largely on hold. Borders are closed, and a vaccine is not expected to be available soon. The 2021 Games are anything but a slam dunk. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Regan Smith: No Swimming, No Olympics, No Graduation. No Complaints.
Smith, 18, set two world records last summer and seemed primed for the Tokyo Games. When they were postponed, she focused on what she could do rather than what she couldn’t. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
World Health Organization Head Calls for ‘Global Solidarity’ to Ensure the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
(Geneva) — The head of the World Health Organization said Saturday it will not be easy to make next year’s Tokyo Olympics a safe global gathering after the pandemic. Speaking at a joint news conference with the IOC, the WHO’s … Read more…
AOC’s John Coates: Tokyo could be the greatest Olympics ever
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Olympics: Tokyo Games could be ‘greatest ever’, says Coates
Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
Olympics: Tokyo Games could be ‘greatest ever’, says Coates
Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
Tessa Virtue & Arkells’ Lead Singer Max Kerman: The Olympics And Making A Connection
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Sport24.co.za | Tokyo Olympics ‘difficult’ if pandemic not contained – Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it would be “difficult” to hold the postponed Tokyo Olympics if the coronavirus pandemic is not contained. Sport Top Stories BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Homebody’ Osaka making the most of isolation, remains focused on Olympics
Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
‘Homebody’ Osaka making the most of isolation, remains focused on Olympics
Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
Summer Olympics in 2021? ‘Exceedingly Difficult’ Without a Coronavirus Vaccine
A Japanese medical authority has raised doubt about staging the Games, even a year later than originally planned, unless an effective vaccine has been developed. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics Will Be ‘Difficult’ to Hold Unless There’s a Coronavirus Vaccine, Japan Medical Association Says
(TOKYO) — The medical community in Japan is moving toward a consensus that holding next year’s Tokyo Olympics may hinge on finding a coronavirus vaccine. Japan Medical Association president Yoshitake Yokokura said in a video media conference on Tuesday that … Read more…
Tokyo Olympics Will Be ‘Difficult’ to Hold Unless There’s a Coronavirus Vaccine, Japan Medical Association Says
(TOKYO) — The medical community in Japan is moving toward a consensus that holding next year’s Tokyo Olympics may hinge on finding a coronavirus vaccine. Japan Medical Association president Yoshitake Yokokura said in a video media conference on Tuesday that … Read more…
The Tokyo Olympics could hinge on a covid-19 vaccine. One Japanese scientist has his doubts.
“To be honest with you, I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” Kentaro Iwata, a professor of infectious disease at Kobe University, said Monday. Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japanese Infectious Disease Expert ‘Very Pessimistic’ About Chances for 2021 Olympics
(TOKYO) — A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. “To be honest with you, I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” Kentaro … Read more…
Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie looking to play for Nigeria in Olympics
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is planning to acquire a Nigerian passport to play for Nigeria in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, according to The Athletic. Dinwiddie, who was not among the 44 players who were announced as finalists for … Read more…
Kayla Harrison talks Olympics, PFL and why UFC 249 during a pandemic isn’t a good idea for fighters
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Olympics: Ambition deferred, Chalmers eyes greatness at ‘biggest’ Games
Kyle Chalmers stunned the swimming world when he stormed to gold in the 100 metres freestyle at the Rio Olympics and the Australian believes greatness awaits if he can retain his title in Tokyo next year. Reuters: Sports News FASHION … Read more…
The 2021 Olympics Will Be Going 5G
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Tokyo Olympics CEO Says Can’t Guarantee Games Will Be Held in 2021
(TOKYO) — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with the long delay. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued … Read more…
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The $200 Million the Olympics Postponement Took From Team U.S.A.
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed a year. That means nearly $ 200 million in funding, which American athletes depend on for living and training expenses, likely won’t arrive until next August. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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When the Tokyo Olympics Went Missing
The 1940 Games, scheduled for Japan, were returned to the I.O.C. because of a war against China and political infighting, rather than a pandemic. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Simone Biles: Postponing 2020 Olympics ‘Was The Right Decision’ | TODAY
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2020 Olympics Now Have A New Date — In 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the International Olympic Committee agreed to postpone the Summer Games in Tokyo because of the coronavirus. World News – Breaking News, Top Stories SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your … Read more…
Have the Olympics Ever Been Canceled? Here’s the History
The 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed by a year because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, after Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reached an agreement with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President on Tuesday. An estimated 10,000 athletes had been scheduled … Read more…
Summer Olympics in Tokyo to Start on July 23, 2021
The new date for the Games, postponed for a year in response to the coronavirus pandemic, gives athletes time to recalibrate their training schedules. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics set to begin on July 23, 2021, organizing committee says
The Games were originally set to begin on July 24, 2020, but were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed Until 2021 Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
(TOKYO) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Olympic Committee made the decision after speaking with Japanese … Read more…
Exclusive: Japan businessman paid $8.2 million by Tokyo Olympics bid lobbied figure at center of French corruption probe
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What moving the Tokyo Olympics means for the NBA and Team USA
For the NBA and Team USA, moving the Olympic Games to 2021 raises big questions. Here are the answers so far. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL UPDATE:
Allyson Felix: Olympics Delay Causes Fear and Uncertainty. But Here’s Why I Won’t Lose Hope
This morning I am feeling alone, afraid and unsure. I, along with the rest of the world, learned that the Tokyo Olympic Games will be postponed until 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t know how that makes you … Read more…
Tokyo Olympics Organizers Considering July 2021 for Opening Ceremony
The 2020 Summer Games, postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, would start July 23, 2021, under a plan organizers are considering. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics: Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Olympics
Tokyo Olympic organizers are leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021 FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
2020 Was Supposed to Be Japan’s Year. Delaying the Olympics Is Just the Latest Gut-Punch
Michio Yunoki’s hotel was suffering even before Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the 2020 Tokyo Olympics would be delayed one year. Nearly 90% of the guests who had booked rooms in March had cancelled because of coronavirus travel restrictions, and … Read more…
What the Postponement of the Olympics Means for Athletes | WSJ
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Justin Gatlin Will Compete In 2021 Olympics, Inspired By Tom Brady | TMZ Sports
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Sport24.co.za | New date for Tokyo Olympics ‘won’t satisfy everybody’, says Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe admitted that settling on a new date for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will not satisfy everybody. Sport Top Stories BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Viral Olympics Hunk Still Thirst Trappin’ After Olympics Delayed | TMZ Sports
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Weeks of anguish and a ‘black box’: Inside Tokyo’s decision to delay the Olympics
Officials in charge of staging Tokyo’s Olympic Games crowded around a low table inside Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s residence late Tuesday, wincing as they spoke by phone with the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Reuters: Top News BEST … Read more…
Ledecky on postponing Olympics: Certainly the right call
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Weeks of anguish and a ‘black box’: Inside Tokyo’s decision to delay the Olympics
Officials in charge of staging Tokyo’s Olympic Games crowded around a low table inside Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s residence late Tuesday, wincing as they spoke by phone with the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Reuters: Sports News FASHION … Read more…
The Coronavirus and the Postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Explained
Your questions answered on what happened and what’s next with the Summer Olympics now not happening this year in Tokyo. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Deciding to Postpone the Olympics Was Tough. Actually Moving Them May Be Tougher
An entirely new challenge greets the International Olympic Committee and Tokyo: Pulling off the Games in 2021 instead of in 2020, as originally planned. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Ryan Lochte Reacts To Postponed Olympics: ‘It’s Going To Be Hard’ | TODAY
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Tokyo Olympics to be postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic
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Sport24.co.za | Tokyo postponement has ‘no impact’ on Paris 2024 Olympics
The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic will have “no impact” on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Sport Top Stories BEST DEAL UPDATE:
I.O.C. and Japan Agree to Postpone Tokyo Olympics
The decision came after swelling resistance from nations and athletes to holding the Games amid the coronavirus pandemic. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL UPDATE:
With Olympics on hold, Phelps worries about mental health
Michael Phelps has been open about his mental health struggles ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How postponing the Tokyo Olympics drastically changes the golf calendar
Golf’s governing bodies were already scrambling trying to figure out where to put tournaments — plus four majors — when sports ultimately resume. A one-year delay opens up the schedule to some new possibilities. www.espn.com – GOLF GOLF DEAL UPDATE: … Read more…
Athletes Are Heartbroken Over the Olympics Are Being Postponed
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The 2020 Summer Olympics Are Officially Postponed Due to Coronavirus
The 2020 Summer Olympics have officially been postponed. After weeks of speculation on the fate of the Tokyo Summer Games in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach confirmed the … Read more…
IOC member says 2020 Olympics will be postponed | USA TODAY Sports
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IOC member Dick Pound says that 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed
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U.S. urges Olympics delay after polling hopefuls
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Monday night urged the International Olympic Committee to postpone this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. www.espn.com – TOP BEST DEAL UPDATE:
As I.O.C. Deliberates, Track and Field Athletes Want Summer Olympics Postponed
The I.O.C. said it would spend the next month examining whether to postpone the Tokyo Games. Nearly 80 percent of track and field athletes say to do it now. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A 2020 Olympics Delay Seems Inevitable. Is a 4-Week Decision Needed to Get There?
The United States added its voice to growing calls for the Tokyo Games to be rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
As IOC Deliberates Olympics’ Fate, Most Expect a Delay Until 2021
The International Olympic Committee has said it would take up to four weeks to decide on the possible postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games, but the rest of the Olympics universe is effectively making the decision for it. WSJ.com: Lifestyle … Read more…
Olympics Nears Postponement
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All Signs Point to Tokyo Olympics Being Postponed
IOC members, national Olympic committees and athletes were all racing toward the same conclusion Monday: The Tokyo Olympics are not going to take place this summer. Craig Reedie, a longtime member of the International Olympic Committee, told The Associated Press … Read more…
Sport24.co.za | Track legend Lewis wants Olympics postponed for 2 years
Nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis says he wants a delay of up to two years for the Tokyo Olympics but rejects any bid to cancel them outright. Sport Top Stories BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Summer Olympics could be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
The International Olympic Committee is finally admitting what seemed obvious: There is a serious chance that the 2020 Summer Olympics will be postponed. In a letter released Sunday, the IOC admitted that it has begun preparing for scenarios that include … Read more…
Canada Issues Olympics Ultimatum, Postpone Or We’re Out
Canada ain’t playin’ around … demanding officials postpone the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo for a year — or they will NOT compete. The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have fired off their ultimatum to the International… TMZ.com … Read more…
Vasek Pospisil Explains Why Canada Made The Right Decisions To Back Out Of 2020 Summer Olympics
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Canada Threatens Olympics Boycott; Trump Authorizes National Guard
Senate Democrats blocked a $ 2 trillion government rescue package they said failed to adequately protect workers. NYT > World News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Canada pulls out of 2020 Olympics in coronavirus revolt
TORONTO — The Canadian Olympic Committee says it won’t send athletes to the Tokyo Games unless they’re postponed for a year, becoming the first country to threaten such a move in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The committee sent … Read more…
Canada Withdraws From Summer Olympics as I.O.C. Weighs Postponement
Faced with growing frustration from athletes and some national committees, the International Olympic Committee said it would decide within four weeks on the Tokyo Games. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Coronavirus updates: New Zealand announces lockdown as Canada withdraws from Olympics
European treatment trial launched; almost one in three Americans told to stay home; first confirmed case in Syria. Follow the latest news UK could face Italy-style lockdown, warns Boris Johnson Coronavirus: at a glance Australia coronavirus – live updates Italy … Read more…
IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics; Canada pulls out
The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus pandemic ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen — but in 2021, not 2020
Japan’s PM worries games cannot be held in a complete way because of coronavirus ABC News: Top Stories SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: http://www.acrx.org -As millions of Americans strive to deal with the economic downturn,loss of jobs,foreclosures,high cost of gas,and the rising … Read more…
Japan’s Abe reportedly hints that Tokyo Olympics could be postponed but says canceling is ‘not an option’
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hinted that the Tokyo Olympics could be postponed, according to multiple local media reports on Monday. Asia News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U.S. Olympics CEO Explains Why She Hasn’t Joined Athletes in Calling for Tokyo Games to Be Delayed
(DENVER) — The CEO of the U.S. Olympic team is well aware of the power her country wields in a situation like this, with the coronavirus raging across the globe and the IOC taking its time before deciding whether to … Read more…
Canada won’t send athletes to Olympics in 2020
Canada won’t send athletes to the Olympics in Tokyo unless the Games are postponed by one year, the country’s Olympic committee announced Sunday night amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. www.espn.com – TOP SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
As virus spreads, next casualty could be Tokyo Olympics
As infections soared in Europe and the United States and the world economy spiraled downward, Japan on Monday hinted at the next possible victim of the globe-spanning coronavirus: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged that a … Read more…
Sport24.co.za | Why haven’t the Tokyo Olympics been postponed already?
The sporting calendar has been swept away by the coronavirus pandemic, but the IOC has insisted the Tokyo Games will go ahead despite growing calls for a postponement. Sport Top Stories BEST DEAL UPDATE: Lorna Jane Active Outlet – Up … Read more…
USA Track & Field calls for Tokyo Olympics postponement, joining USA Swimming
The momentum for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed increased Saturday morning as USA Track & Field made public its call for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed. Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
USA federation surveying gymnasts on postponing Olympics
USA Gymnastics said on Friday the federation was surveying its athletes on the possibility of postponing the Tokyo Olympics. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
Sport24.co.za | Coronavirus: Could the Tokyo Olympics be postponed or cancelled?
The 2020 Olympics are due to open in Tokyo in July but due to the coronavirus, there is growing concern that the Games will be either postponed or even cancelled. Sport Top Stories BEST DEAL UPDATE: Lorna Jane Active Outlet … Read more…
Olympics President: ‘Of Course, We Are Considering Different Scenarios’
In a lengthy interview, Thomas Bach, the president of the I.O.C., said that “cancellation is not on the agenda,” but that it was too early to make a decision about postponing the Summer Games in Tokyo. NYT > Sports BEST … Read more…
Will Coronavirus Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? Businesses Want to Know
As the spread of the coronavirus threatens the Games, a whole ecosystem surrounding the world’s largest sporting event is stuck in a holding pattern. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
I.O.C.’s Reassurance About the Tokyo Olympics Rankles Some Athletes
Several people who were on a conference call with Olympic organizers said later that there was confusion and dismay over whether and how the Games would proceed during a pandemic. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tokyo Olympics chief attended meeting with official who now has coronavirus
Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori attended a meeting on March 10 that included the deputy head of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) who tested positive for the new coronavirus this week, officials said. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
What Virus? The I.O.C. Says the Summer Olympics Will Go On
Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, said the Games can happen this summer, even as so many other events on the sports calendar have been postponed. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Adidas launches tech-based Ready range for Olympics
Adidas has launched its “most advanced system of responsive apparel shielding athletes from the elements” with a new line called Ready. It’s set for a big push at the Olympics, but whether they go ahead is in doubt. News – … Read more…
Cancel the Olympics? Postpone them? Every alternative has problems.
As the Tokyo Games face the threat of the coronavirus, all alternatives are on the table — and all are bad. Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The 2020 Olympics are still happening, insists the IOC — but skepticism is starting to creep in
The International Olympic Committee reaffirmed its commitment to push ahead with the 2020 Summer Olympics in July without delay, but officials and potential participants are starting to get skeptical. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan’s Olympics Minister Dismisses Trump’s Suggestion That Summer Games Will Be Postponed
(TOKYO) — President Donald Trump’s suggestion to postpone the Tokyo Olympics for a year because of the spreading coronavirus was immediately shot down by Japan’s Olympic minister. “The IOC and the organizing committee are not considering cancellation or a postponement … Read more…
President Trump Suggests Tokyo Olympics Should Be Postponed 1 Year
Japan’s government brushed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to delay the Tokyo Olympics by one year due to the deadly coronavirus, saying it’s pressing ahead to start the Games as planned this summer. Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto and Japan’s … Read more…
Tokyo Olympics organizers dig in their heels after Trump suggests one-year delay
Tokyo 2020 organizers said on Friday they were moving ahead with preparations to hold “safe and secure” Games on schedule, after U.S. President Donald Trump said officials should consider delaying the event for one year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters: … Read more…
The Tokyo Olympics Are on for Now — But the Clock Is Ticking
(TOKYO) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July … Read more…
As Coronavirus Spreads, Olympics Face Ticking Clock and a Tough Call
During a conference call with the World Health Organization last week, sports federations discussed holding the Tokyo Games without fans. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads
Japan’s Olympics minister said the country is committed to hosting the summer games as planned from July even as the coronavirus outbreak spread to new parts of the country. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
Dustin Johnson to skip Olympics due to schedule
Dustin Johnson will skip the men’s Olympic golf tournament outside of Tokyo this summer, becoming the first highly ranked player to take a pass on the event. www.espn.com – TOP BEST DEAL UPDATE:
This Was Molly Seidel’s First Marathon. Her Next Will Be at the Olympics.
Seidel, 25, has two jobs, shares an apartment with her sister and runs turkey trots in costume. No, she can’t believe this is happening, either. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
At This Point, Tokyo Olympics Will Go on, Says Former Japanese Ambassador
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Discovery says it can thrive even if coronavirus fears cancel Tokyo Summer Olympics
A cancellation of the Olympics due to coronavirus fears won’t hurt Discovery, the media company behind Food Network, TLC and OWN, it said on Thursday after posting better-than-expected earnings. In a fourth-quarter earnings call, Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav … Read more…
It’s way too early to panic about coronavirus ruining Tokyo Olympics | SportsPulse
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Coronavirus Spread Would More Likely Cancel Than Postpone Tokyo Olympics: IOC
The International Olympic Committee says it has a three-month window to decide the fate of the 2020 games. World News – Breaking News, Top Stories SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Tiger’s schedule decision suggests maybe Olympics aren’t that important to him
The competition to make the U.S. team is stiff. Skipping next week’s WGC event in Mexico raises some questions, including just how much Tiger Woods wants to be in Tokyo this summer. www.espn.com – GOLF GOLF DEAL UPDATE: PinemeadowGolf.com Closeout … Read more…
Special Olympics Hawaii’s MedFest celebrates milestone year
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Laura M. Lott laura.m.lott@kp.org 808-432-5916 808-343-2406 (mobile) HONOLULU — More than 50 Special Olympics athletes received free medical exams from Kaiser Permanente at MedFest 2020. Now in its 10th year, MedFest is an annual event that provides … Read more…
Tokyo Organizers Insist Olympics Are Still on Despite COVID-19 Fears
(TOKYO) — Tokyo Olympic organizers reiterated their message on Thursday at the start of two days of meetings with the International Olympic Committee: The 2020 Games will not be waylaid by the virus that is spreading from neighboring China. “I … Read more…
The Wysh List: The NHL Olympics debate is a sham
It’s getting more difficult to side with the NHL when it comes to Olympic participation. Plus, Jersey Fouls, winners and losers of the week and more. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Christen Press Hits Scoring Streak as U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Secures Spot in Tokyo Olympics
(CARSON, Calif.) — Christen Press is on a tear with goals in her past six games, focused on the U.S. national team’s next big task: the Olympics. A longtime scoring threat, often as a spark off the bench, Press is … Read more…
Press rolls as US secures spot in Tokyo Olympics
Christen Press is on a tear with goals in her past six games, focused on the U.S. national team’s next big task: the Olympics FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Soccer: Canada edges past Costa Rica to grab Tokyo Olympics ticket
A second-half strike by Jordyn Huitema earned Canada a grinding 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a CONCACAF women’s Olympic qualifying championship semi-final on Friday, to secure their place at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. Reuters: Sports News FASHION UPDATE:
U.S. Olympics, Bruin Sports Execs on Game Changing Tech
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Olympics and Year of the Rat give starring role to Japan’s capybaras
Sinking into the steamy hot springs, the giant rodents of Izu Shaboten Koen flick their ears and close their eyes against the camera clicks of fascinated onlookers, drifting into a hazy midday nap. Reuters: Environment BEST DEAL UPDATE: That extra … Read more…
Anthony Davis Tells Funny Kobe Bryant Story at the Olympics
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Olympics 2020: are the rules for trans athletes fair? | The Economist
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Majors, wins and Olympics: What to expect from Tiger in 2020
Tiger Woods starts his 2020 season this week at Torrey Pines. What lies ahead? Our experts debate how many wins, majors and whether he’ll make the U.S. Olympic team. www.espn.com – GOLF GOLF DEAL UPDATE: PinemeadowGolf.com Closeout Specials
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Japan Unveils New National Stadium in Tokyo, a Centerpiece For 2020 Olympics
(TOKYO) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at Sunday’s official completion of the new national stadium, the venue for the opening and closing ceremony of next year’s Tokyo Olympics. It will also host track and field and some soccer. … Read more…
Russia Banned From Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s unanimous decision, if upheld, would exclude Russia from the 2020 Olympics, but many Russian athletes could be unaffected by the decision. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Russia was banned for four years on Monday from international sporting events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and the 2022 soccer World Cup, by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It’s the latest twist in a long-running saga of investigations … Read more…
Why Gus Kenworthy — Two-Time Olympian Who Represented Team USA — Hopes to Compete for Great Britain In 2022 Olympics
Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy, a two-time Olympian who has represented Team USA, announced Tuesday that he plans to compete for Great Britain’s team in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing to honor his “#1 fan” — his mother. Kenworthy, 28, … Read more…
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 marathon, race walk events rescheduled after Sapporo move
The women’s marathon at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and all the race walks have been rescheduled, following the controversial decision taken in October to move the events out of the capital 800 kilometers north to the city of Sapporo. Reuters: … Read more…
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English _ but where’s the French?
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Shawn Johnson Wins a Gold Medal for Rocking Her Olympics Leotard at 40 Weeks Pregnant
Shawn Johnson is proving that she still has what it takes to stick it. She may be 40 weeks pregnant but the Olympic gold medalist is still able to fit into the leotard she sported at the… E! Online (US) … Read more…
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Video Games Won’t Be Part of the Paris Olympics
The Olympic Games regularly add new events, but officials aren’t quite ready to embrace eSports. This weekend, the International Olympic Committee met for the 7th Olympic Summit, where competitive video gaming was among the topics of discussion. The verdict? It’s … Read more…
Shaun White Apologizes to Special Olympics for ‘Insensitive’ Costume
Professional snowboarder Shaun White expressed regret after dressing up for Halloween as Simple Jack, Ben Stiller’s disabled character in the 2008 film Tropic Thunder. Controversial Celebrity Halloween Costumes “I owe everyone in the Special Olympics community an apology for my … Read more…
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