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U.S. Olympics officials say 2020 Games should be postponed because of coronavirus

U.S. Olympics officials say 2020 Games should be postponed because of coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.
by Russell Lewis, Barbara Campbell and Merrit Kennedy

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MN Wild doctor ponders a hockey season put on ice

MN Wild doctor ponders a hockey season put on ice

Like many of us, Dr. Joel Boyd’s routine came to a sudden halt in recent weeks. As an orthopedic surgeon at TRIA, he can no longer operate, and he is mostly checking with patients by phone. He also had to stop traveling and treating Minnesota Wild hockey players when the NHL put the current season on hold.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Japan's Abe admits Tokyo Olympics might be postponed

Japan's Abe admits Tokyo Olympics might be postponed

Speaking before Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said: "[W]e may have no choice but to decide to postpone the Games." The Olympics are set to start on July 24.
by Anthony Kuhn

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

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

Japanese organizers and IOC President Thomas Bach say the games will open July 24 at the $1.4 billion national stadium in Tokyo. But now there's pushback from athletes and former Olympians who are complaining: They can't train, qualifying events have been canceled and the chaos is sure to favor some over others. Giant questions remain about bringing 11,000 athletes from 200 countries together in four months.
by The Associated Press

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Injuries. Trolls. Her own nerves. Gymnast Sunisa Lee battles them all in Olympic quest

Injuries. Trolls. Her own nerves. Gymnast Sunisa Lee battles them all in Olympic quest

Concerns about the coronavirus are threatening to cancel the Tokyo Olympics, but Sunisa Lee of St. Paul can’t let that thought deter her. She’s been preparing for the games for most of her life. If she earns a spot, she’ll become the first Minnesota gymnast in more than 30 years to make the lineup — and the first Hmong American athlete ever to represent the United States at the Olympics.
by Nancy Yang

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Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere

Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere

"I don't know what my football future holds, but it is time for me to open a new stage for my life and my career," he wrote on social media. "Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for out incredible TEAM experiences."

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AP source: Bills to land WR Diggs in trade with Vikings

AP source: Bills to land WR Diggs in trade with Vikings

Buffalo is set to acquire the big-play receiver and a seventh-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for four draft picks, a person with direct knowledge of the move confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus

MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus

Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the coronavirus. The move came Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.
by The Associated Press

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Agent: Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year contract extension

Agent: Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year contract extension

Cousins was entering the final season of the fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2018. He was scheduled to carry a $31 million charge to Minnesota's salary cap in 2020, so the impetus for doing a new deal now was to provide the team with some immediate relief while giving Cousins some additional security.
by The Associated Press

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