Olympics

Cardboard cut-outs of fans dampens the spirits at Olympics opening

July 26, 2021 By Al Neal

The lack of loud cheering lets in the sounds of demonstrators yelling in the streets outside.

With Tokyo Olympics five days away, COVID makes things surreal

July 19, 2021 By Al Neal

After a year delay, the event in Japan shows how important it is to conquer the historic plague.

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.