Olympics: IOC stands firm on decision to move 2020 marathon despite Tokyo’s plea
The International Olympic Commission will not change its decision to move the 2020 marathon to Sapporo to avoid the heat, a top Tokyo Olympics planning official said on Friday, despite pleas from Tokyo’s governor to keep the race in the capital.
Olympics: Tokyo governor demands IOC explain switch in marathon venue
In the latest round of an unusually public spat between host city Tokyo and the International Olympic Committee over the 2020 Games marathon, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike on Friday demanded detailed reasons for moving the race to northern Japan.
IOC’s Coates: no chance of changing plan to hold Tokyo 2020 marathon in Sapporo: media
John Coates, the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission Chief for the Tokyo Games, said there was no chance of changing plans to hold the 2020 marathon and race walks in Sapporo, Hokkaido, to avoid the Tokyo heat, media reports said….
Celtics giant Fall concussed after banging head washing hands
The tallest players in the National Basketball Association may be able to reach for the sky, but Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall found out the painful way that even without a ball in his hands he can’t beat a low ceiling.
NBA roundup: Antetokounmpo posts triple-double as Bucks trip Rockets
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple-double before fouling out, and the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 16-point deficit to rally past the host Houston Rockets 117-111 on Thursday.
NHL roundup: Oilers rally, top Caps in OT
Leon Draisaitl scored twice, including the winner at 1:18 of overtime, as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to defeat the visiting Washington Capitals 4-3 Thursday night in a matchup of division leaders.
Italian Gaudenzi to take over as ATP chairman in January
Former player Andrea Gaudenzi has been appointed as the new ATP chairman on a four-year term that will begin in January, the governing body of men’s tennis said.
Suns C Ayton suspended 25 games
The NBA suspended second-year Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton 25 games for on Thursday violating the league’s anti-drug policy.
MLB notebook: Astros fire assistant GM over clubhouse incident
The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday and apologized to reporters for his behavior in the clubhouse Saturday night.
NFL notebook: Pats reportedly dealing Bennett to Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys will acquire defensive end Michael Bennett from the New England Patriots for a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.
