Owners of the Boston Bruins and Houston Rockets among those who have laid off employees or reduced salaries because of COVID-19 closures.
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Opinion: Postponing the Tokyo Games is right call, even if it doesn’t feel good to do it
For only the fourth time, the Summer Games will not go on as planned. The other three disruptions were due to world wars.
USOPC calls for postponement of Tokyo Olympics until IOC can ensure conditions are safe
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee urges IOC to postpone Summer Games to “ensure they are conducted under safe and fair conditions.”
Opinion: IOC is making the right choice – only choice – to not hold Tokyo Games as planned
Dating back to 1896, there are only 3 other times Summer Olympics haven’t been held as scheduled, and those were all due to war.
Opinion: Countries are tired of the IOC’s dawdling, so they’re taking Olympics decision into their own hands
Canada and Australia are several countries taking a stand amid COVID-19 concerns at the Olympics. What’s taking IOC so long to announce a move?
Opinion: USOPC leadership needs to show actual leadership and call on IOC to postpone
Citing athletes’ health and mental wellness, USA Swimming asks US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to call for postponement of Tokyo Games
Thomas Bach: IOC ‘of course’ considering alternatives for Tokyo Olympics due to coronavirus
Thomas Bach said the IOC is “of course” considering alternatives if the coronavirus pandemic makes it impossible to hold Tokyo Games this summer.
Opinion: With trade for QB Nick Foles, Chicago Bears seal panicked offseason of missed opportunities
The Chicago Bears’ move to secure veteran quarterback Nick Foles only raised more questions about the direction of the franchise.
Opinion: Postpone Tokyo Olympics for the good of the athletes and the public
Training for Tokyo Olympics is no longer possible for many athletes as facilities close, and finding alternatives puts them, and general public, at risk.
Coronavirus shutters two US Olympic and Paralympic training centers four months before Tokyo
The US Olympic facility closures come after the IOC reiterated plans to proceed with Tokyo Games and that athletes should prepare “as best they can.”