Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said based on a a 2013 agreement, all added costs beyond the IOC obligations will be covered by Japan.
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Youth baseball and softball leagues scrambling amid pandemic
From the experience for the kids to finances and sponsorships, the coronavirus pandemic is having an impact on youth leagues throughout the United States.
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Russia wants to leave its Olympic doping ban in past amid virus pandemic
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin says sanctioning Russia for doping violations would damage the Olympic movement.
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NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson mulls postponing retirement
Jimmie Johnson is unsure if the season – currently on hold because of the coronavirus – will happen. ‘It’s up in the air just as much as the world is up in the air right now.’
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Football player flew home to U.S. with virus, possibly infecting others on trip
Dylan Reda was a player-coach in the Czech Republic before falling ill with what he thought was the flu. He then flew home to the United States. “I can understand the backlash,’ he said.
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Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt, even in 2021
Toshiro Muto said there is no guarantee the Tokyo Games will be held next summer. ‘We’re certainly are not in a position to give you a clear answer.’
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Lying low during pandemic, 92-year-old Bud Grant – who had polio at age 10 – sees history repeating itself
Bud Grant, the former Minnesota Vikings coach who contracted polio as a boy, knows ‘we’ll survive this one’ as he stays close to home during the coronavorus pandemic..
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UFC 249 canceled after ESPN, Disney halt promotion’s plans
UFC President Dana White wanted to hold the event without fans, but pressure from top executives at Disney and ESPN convinced him to agree to cancel.
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Rams trade Cooks, fourth-round pick to Texans for second-round pick
Speedy receiver Brandin Cooks, also known for having multiple concussions, has been traded by the Rams to Houston.
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Gostkowski looking for job after getting cut by Patriots
Former Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who had season-ending hip surgery last season, says he’s not ready to retire as he tries to work his way back.