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If the 2021 Tokyo Olympics happen, they could be downsized and simplified

IOC President Thomas Bach has hinted at empty stadiums, quarantines, and virus testing.

The USOPC asked Congress for money. Congress should respond by tearing it down

U.S. Olympic authorities asked Congress for $200 million, saying it was needed to relieve financial strain on its athletes. But 'athlete support' has always been a dubious notion from an organization that pays its executives more than its athletes.

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23 through Aug. 8 in 2021

The dates are exactly one year after the 2020 Games were supposed to be held.

Visa to continue Olympic sponsorships

Sponsorships will be extended into 2021, providing some financial certainty amid the disruption of the pandemic.

United States joins in urging 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to be postponed
The US adds its influential voice to a growing chorus of athletes and sports federations objecting to having the games.

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The IOC says the Olympics won’t be cancelled, but how will athletes train?
With only 57 percent of Olympic entries yet allotted, the international federations have asked the IOC to extend the qualifying deadlines

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Is it possible the Olympics will be canceled because of the coronavirus?

Since the host contract specifies that the Games must be held in 2020, a year’s postponement is out of the question.

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Aly Raisman slams USA Gymnastics’ proposed settlement for Larry Nassar scandal: ‘It shows they don’t care’

Raisman, a Needham native, appeared on the "Today Show" on Monday.

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Tokyo organizers, IOC going ahead as planned with Olympics

A spokesman for the Japanese government said the International Olympic Committee is going as planned for the 2020 Games despite the spreading coronavirus.

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Qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics shouldn’t be a problem for US women’s soccer team

Winning last year’s World Cup didn’t earn the Americans an automatic berth.

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Americans should prosper at 2020 Summer Games

The US had a 121-medal haul in Rio in 2016, and with four new sports the prospects look better for the Americans in Tokyo.

It’s going to be lit: Design of Tokyo’s Olympic torch unveiled

Olympic organizers explained that the torch for the relay leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Games is based on a cherry blossom.

Jacobellis at peace with Olympic legacy as 4th Games loom

The most accomplished snowboardcross rider in history knows the question is coming. Because the question comes every four years.

Kim Jong Un satisfied with delegation’s welcome in South Korea

The North Korean leader said it is important to continue a reconciliatory mood between the Koreas.