Tokyo Summer Olympics Postponed To 2021
Japan and the International Olympic Committee have delayed the 2020 Summer Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision has huge financial and societal implications.
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Tokyo Olympics Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Japan's prime minister announces Tuesday that the Tokyo Olympics, originally due to start July 24 will be postponed until next summer, at latest.
U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Formula One Drivers Turn To The Internet To Wait Out Pandemic
Since the real-world Grand Prix series is on hold, drivers revved up their engines in the video game version of Formula One. They plan to hold online races every week as fans tune in.
U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus
The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.
Japan's Abe Admits Tokyo Olympics Might Be Postponed
Speaking before Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said: "[W]e may have no choice but to decide to postpone the Games." The Olympics are set to start on July 24.
Japan Considers Whether To Delay Summer Olympic Games
Under pressure from the spreading pandemic, as well as anxious athletes and corporate sponsors, Japan finally conceded that it may have no choice but to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
Saturday Sports: In Virus Times, No Games To Unify The Nation
As the U.S. finishes its first full week with no major league sports games, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
Taking That First Step: Questions For Gene Luen Yang
Yang's new graphic novel Dragon Hoops chronicles the year he spent following a high school basketball team in their quest for a title; he says he admires the courage it took to step onto the court.
Tom Brady Makes It Official, Signs With Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots. He said on Friday that he was "starting a new football journey." The announcement came amid uncertainty in the NFL because of the coronavirus.