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Tokyo's delayed Olympics: Who pays bills for another year?

Tokyo's delayed Olympics: Who pays bills for another year?

TOKYO — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021, now comes the multi-billion-dollar question: Who pays the bills for the delay, and how large will they be? The most likely answer is — primarily Japanese taxpayers.
A virus rages, a flame goes out: Tokyo Games reset for 2021

A virus rages, a flame goes out: Tokyo Games reset for 2021

Not even the Summer Olympics could withstand the force of the coronavirus.

Connor Bedard becomes first player to get exceptional status in WHL

SAANICHTON, B.C. — The Western Hockey League has a player being granted exceptional status and early entry into the league for the first time.
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.
Canadians react to the Tokyo Olympic postponement

Canadians react to the Tokyo Olympic postponement

Reaction from Canada's Olympic community on the postponement of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics: "I really applaud the IOC for making this tough decision.
Mets star pitcher Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy John surgery

Mets star pitcher Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy John surgery

NEW YORK — Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard became the latest big-name pitcher to need Tommy John surgery, joining the Yankees' Luis Severino and Boston's Chris Sale.
Canadian women's soccer coach looks to reset preparation for Tokyo Olympics

Canadian women's soccer coach looks to reset preparation for Tokyo Olympics

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced Canada Soccer staff to think outside the box in looking after their players scattered around the globe. The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 poses a lot more questions, from scheduling to finances.
Grunwald: "We just have to defer our excitement and get ready for 2021"

Grunwald: "We just have to defer our excitement and get ready for 2021"

Glen Grunwald was at Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse's foundation gala dinner on March 11 when the sports world began unravelling.
Planning starts anew for rugby sevens teams in wake of Olympic postponement

Planning starts anew for rugby sevens teams in wake of Olympic postponement

Hours after the IOC pushed back the Tokyo Olympics to 2021, Canadian women's rugby sevens coach John Tait scheduled a conference call with his players.
Six-time Super Bowl champ Brady looking forward, not behind

Six-time Super Bowl champ Brady looking forward, not behind

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady says one day he’ll have time to reflect on a historic 20-year stint with the New England Patriots. Right now, the six-time Super Bowl champion and newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is focused on his next challenge.
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