Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY

Owners of the Boston Bruins and Houston Rockets among those who have laid off employees or reduced salaries because of COVID-19 closures.

For only the fourth time, the Summer Games will not go on as planned. The other three disruptions were due to world wars.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee urges IOC to postpone Summer Games to “ensure they are conducted under safe and fair conditions.”

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.

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?

Citing athletes’ health and mental wellness, USA Swimming asks US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to call for postponement of Tokyo Games

Thomas Bach said the IOC is “of course” considering alternatives if the coronavirus pandemic makes it impossible to hold Tokyo Games this summer.

The Chicago Bears’ move to secure veteran quarterback Nick Foles only raised more questions about the direction of the franchise.

Training for Tokyo Olympics is no longer possible for many athletes as facilities close, and finding alternatives puts them, and general public, at risk.

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.”