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Torch relay in Japan is still on despite virus

Tokyo Olympic organizers are pushing ahead with the Japanese leg of the torch relay despite the threat of the spreading coronavirus.

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IOC executive: Olympics on track to start July 24

The leader of the IOC's coordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics said there is no May deadline to cancel the games and he remains confident the event will go ahead despite sports coming to a virtual standstill globally amid the coronavirus.

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Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14

The Boston Marathon has been postponed until Sept. 14 amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, city officials announced on Friday.

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Boston Marathon postponed until September

Mike Greenberg expresses his thoughts on the Boston Marathon being postponed until September due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus cancellations and reactions in sports

Here's a look at how the coronavirus is affecting sports in the U.S. and around the world.

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Games flame lit in pared-down Greece ceremony

The flame for the Tokyo Olympics was lit Thursday at the birthplace of the ancient Games in a pared-down ceremony because of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus and the Tokyo Olympics: A lot of questions, few answers

The spread of the coronavirus around the globe has put the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on notice. Here's what to know and what the experts are telling us.

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