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EDDIE PELLS, AP
Raised Fists, Kneeling During Anthem OK At US Olympic Trials
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, Associated Press
Torch Relay For Tokyo Olympics Kicks Off Its 121-Day Journey
The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics began its journey across Japan on Thursday, heading toward the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, AP
Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay: Masks, Quiet Cheering And Caution
Organizers plan to exercise extreme caution when the Olympic torch relay starts next week, knowing any stumble could imperil the opening of the Tokyo Games in just over four months.6 years ago
Tim Reynolds, AP
March 11, 2020: The Night Sports, As We Knew Them, Ended
Nobody knew exactly what to say in Oklahoma City around 7:10 p.m. local time on March 11, 2020. That was an issue for Mario Nanni, whose job as the Oklahoma City Thunder public-address announcer is to tell fans exactly what’s happening.6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP
Fans From Abroad Unlikely For Postponed Tokyo Olympics
The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee stopped short of saying there would be no foreign fans at this year’s games, but she certainly hinted at it.6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP
It’s March, The Month When The Tokyo Olympics Were Postponed
It’s now March, the month when the Tokyo Olympics came apart just a year ago. Will it happen again? Frankly, it seems unlikely.6 years ago
GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP
Australian Bid Put On IOC Fast Track To Host 2032 Olympics
Did the Australian city of Brisbane just get picked as the host of the 2032 Olympics?6 years ago
ANDREW DAMPF, AP
Clutch Hitter: Shiffrin Doesn’t miss When Medals Are On Line
If Mikaela Shiffrin were a baseball player, her numbers would make her a post-season MVP.6 years ago
JOE REEDY, AP
NBC Will Air Opening Ceremony Of Tokyo Olympics Live
U.S. Olympic viewers who have long clamored to view the opening ceremony live when it hasn’t been in North America will finally get their wish.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, AP
Tokyo Games Offer Playbooks To Assure Athletes, Sway Public
It will be an Olympics like no other, the world’s largest mega-sports event being staged in the middle of a pandemic.6 years ago
CHISATO TANAKA, AP
Tokyo Olympic Organizers Reiterate ‘We Will Hold The Games’
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee had a simple message Tuesday for fellow members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, AP
Fans Or No Fans? Tokyo Olympic Organizers Still Mum
One of the biggest unanswered questions about the Tokyo Olympics deals with fans.6 years ago
GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP
IOC Says Speculating On Tokyo Olympics Is Damaging Athletes
IOC President Thomas Bach hit back at continuing speculation about if the Tokyo Olympics may be canceled or postponed again, saying Wednesday that such talk is damaging for the thousands of athletes preparing to take part this year.6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP
IOC, Tokyo Olympics To Unveil Rule Book For Beating Pandemic
Remember the word: Playbook. This is the rule book that the IOC and Tokyo organizers are set to roll out next week6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP
Tokyo Olympic Q&A: Officials Try To Explain How Games Happen
With calls for a cancellation mounting, pressure is building on Japanese organizers and the IOC to explain exactly how they plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics in the midst of a pandemic.6 years ago
Brittany Tait, KSL TV
Utah Gymnast Fighting To Make Olympic Trials After Bout With COVID-19
A Utah gymnast who dreams of making the Olympic Trials in June is fighting for that chance after COVID-19 slowed her training.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, AP
Amid Cancellation Talk, Tokyo Olympics `Focused On Hosting’
IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, AP
Japan Minister Says ‘Anything Can Happen’ With Tokyo Games
Japanese cabinet minister Taro Kono has said “anything can happen” in regard to the postponed Tokyo Olympics, raising more doubts about the games scheduled to begin in just over six months.6 years ago
Graham Dunbar, AP
Russia Can’t Use Its Name, Flag At The Next 2 Olympics
Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.6 years ago
Stephen Wade, Associated Press
Tokyo Games Relay Opens In 100 days With 10,000 Torchbearers
The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Games will start in just over three months, and it faces the same questions as the Olympics about being held safely during the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports
President Trump To Appoint Utah Olympian, Former Utes Coach Urban Meyer To Council On Sports
President Trump announced his intent to appoint Sarah Rohbock and Urban Meyer to the President’s Council on Sports.6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP
Olympic Fans From Abroad May Have Health Tracked By App
A mobile app could be among the measures used to track the health of fans from abroad if they are permitted to attend next year’s Tokyo Olympics.6 years ago
MARI YAMAGUCH, AP
Tokyo Governor: Japan Can Host Olympics Despite Virus Spike
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike remains firm about being able to safely hold the Olympics next year despite growing concerns about Japan’s recent resurgence of COVID-19 infections.6 years ago
