Olympics

Festival of Profits: Olympic traditions of capitalism and corruption continue

June 10, 2021 By Steven Walker

The motto of the Olympic Games is "excellence, respect, and friendship" — but over time, money has eroded all these high-minded concepts.

Olympic sized Covid problems for Japan ahead of the Summer Games

May 24, 2021 By Al Neal

Over 80 percent of the Japanese population wants the games cancelled.

Tokyo says next year’s Olympics can be COVID safe

October 21, 2020 By Stephen Wade

Tokyo Olympic officials want the world to know they are working on measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic at next year's games, showcasing several remedies Wed. Oct. 20.

Are even the 2021 Olympic Games possible?

April 10, 2020 By Al Neal

Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee CEO casts doubt.

Tokyo: Infection spike after Olympic delay sparks questions

March 30, 2020 By Mari Yamaguchi

TOKYO (AP) — Before the Olympics were postponed, Japan looked like it had coronavirus infections contained, even as they spread in neighboring countries. Now that the games have been pushed to next year, Tokyo’s cases are...