With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.

Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics

Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.

China warns of 'robust response' should US boycott Winter Olympics over claims of human rights abuse

China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.

Olympic athletes who raise fists, kneel during national anthem won't face punishment in US 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.

22-year-old surfer, Olympic hopeful dies after being struck by lightning

A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).

Former 'Miracle on Ice' hockey star Mark Pavelich passes away

Mark Pavelich, a former member of the 1980 Team USA "Miracle on Ice" hockey team, has passed away in a residential treatment center in Minnesota, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.

John Geddart, ex-Olympics gymnastics coach, dies by suicide after being charged

A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.

Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee

A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.

'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic

Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.

Metro Atlanta breakdancing school goes for the gold

The crew at Acworth's Rockwell Dance Academy is dreaming of gold, now that breakdancing will be an Olympic sport.

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.

Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'

The CEO of next year's Tokyo Olympics says the postponed games might not look like what fans are accustomed to.

'World's Fastest Man' reacts to Olympic postponement

Atlanta native Christian Coleman was actually relieved that the International Olympic Committee finally decided to postpone the 2020 games.

Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?

For now, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese organizers and IOC President Thomas Bach say that the games will open on July 24.

Japan to host 2020 Olympics as planned

Japan's prime minister says coronavirus won't postpone or cancel games