Kerr, Nurse Among NBA Coaches Wondering About Olympic Plans
Steve Kerr was supposed to be in Tokyo for the Olympics this summer. And now he’s supposed to be there for the rescheduled version next summer.
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Tokyo Olympic CEO Hints Games Could be in Doubt Even in 2021
The chief executive of the Tokyo Games says he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year because the coronavirus continues to spread in Japan.
Visa Extends Athlete Sponsorship to 2021 After Olympic Delay
Visa has told its global roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls their sponsorships will be extended into 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
WNBA Draft Day Goes Virtual
The WNBA announced its draft will be a virtual event this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The draft will be broadcast without players, fans or media on April 17.
With Olympics on hold, Phelps Worries About Mental Health
Michael Phelps has been open about his mental health struggles. and worries that some athletes may have trouble coping with the postponement of the Tokyo Games.
Olympic Fallout: Postponement will Upend Other Major Events
The decision to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics because of the coronavirus outbreak could have a ripple affect on other major events.
US Olympic CEO Tells AP Why She’s not Demanding Games’ Delay
The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says she's more focused on bringing solutions to the IOC than demanding it postpone this summer's Tokyo Games.
Japan Olympic Minister: Games Could be Held any Time in 2020
Japan's Olympic minister says the contract to hold the Tokyo Games only specifies the event has to be held during 2020. The Olympics could be held later in the year.
US Women Beat Canada 3-0 in Olympic Qualifying Final
Lynn Williams broke open a scoreless match, as the United States beat Canada 3-0 in the title match of the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament.