Virus poses new threat for Games that only war has stopped
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 organizers insist the Games will proceed as planned despite the global coronavirus epidemic, but calls for a postponement are growing louder.
Indoor cycling apps get leg-up from coronavirus shutdown
Cyclists deprived of their weekend ride out with friends and fitness fanatics who can’t get to the gym are turning to online cycling workouts to help them stay in shape during the coronavirus shutdown.
Slovenia latest to call for 2020 Games delay because of coronavirus
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the president of the Slovenian Olympic Committee Bogdan Gabrovec told national news agency STA on Friday.
Tom Brady joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers, seeks more Super Bowl plunder
Six-times Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, transforming the team into a championship contender.
Colombia adds to call for Olympics delay if coronavirus persists
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo should be postponed if the coronavirus epidemic is not under control soon, the head of Colombia’s Olympic Committee said, joining a chorus which has called for the event’s suspension.
Quarterback Tom Brady signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, team says
Six-times Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a “multi-year” deal, the National Football League team said on Friday.
European championships postponed to August due to coronavirus
The 2020 European Aquatics Championships that was scheduled to take place from May 11-24 in Budapest, Hungary, has been postponed to August due to the coronavirus outbreak, Europe’s aquatics governing body (LEN) said on Friday.
F1 to hold virtual races in place of postponed grands prix
Formula One drivers will join video gamers and others in a series of virtual grands prix to replace a swathe of races postponed by the coronavirus outbreak, the sport announced on Friday.
Olympic qualifying events called off due to coronavirus
The last five tournaments in the qualification period for the Tokyo Olympics have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Friday.
Crowds form at Olympic torch event in Japan despite coronavirus caution
An Olympic torch event in Japan drew hundreds of spectators on the day of the flame’s arrival on Friday, creating the type of packed gathering the government and Tokyo 2020 organisers have warned against to prevent coronavirus from spreading further.
