The IOC is rolling the dice in a high-stakes game, but it remains possible that the bet will pay off ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic appears unlikely to stop Tokyo Olympics from going forward
Tokyo is under a COVID-19 state of emergency, but IOC Vice President John Coates has said the games will open on July 23 — state of emergency, or no state of emergency. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal throws athletes’ mental health into sports spotlight
The tennis star has been thrust into a debate over the demands placed on athletes as well as the burden on minorities in traditionally white-dominated sports. ( read original story ...)
I played alongside Jordan. I’ve seen the pressure on athletes like Naomi Osaka
A sporting career at the highest level can bring wealth, fame and adoration. It does not cushion you against the pain of being human ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea clash over Dokdo ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Japan said South Korean territorial claims to the disputed Dokdo Islets are "unacceptable" after Seoul summoned a senior Japanese Embassy official to issue a complaint about a map on the Tokyo Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Donates 800M COVID Vaccines As It Ramps Up Efforts With Own Citizens
"Now is the time for us to act," Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said at a fundraiser for COVAX. This move comes as Japan tries to ramp up vaccination efforts in its own country ahead of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Olympics going ahead, asks Japan’s top Covid expert
Japan’s top scientific adviser told the country’s parliament that it was “not normal” to hold the Olympics during a pandemic and complained that the government had failed to explain why it was ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Financial Giant GMO Internet Group Partners with INX Limited to Bring NYDFS Regulated Stablecoins to Retail and Institutional Investors
GMO-Z.com Trust Company, Inc. ("GMO Trust"), announced today that it has partnered with INX Limited, the owner of regulated cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic feels Naomi Osaka’s media stance part of generational shift
Novak Djokovic highlighted the generational shift that tennis will need to grapple with it as it debates how to move forward from Naomi Osaka’s shock French Open withdrawal. The world number two is ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan Makes Major Changes In It’s Biodiversity Act
The National Assembly (NA) of Bhutan on May 31 tabled the Biodiversity Bill of Bhutan 2021 and agriculture minister Lyonpo Yeshey Penjor presented the general principles and objectives in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Lesson in self-care: Naomi Osaka’s French Open withdrawal
Tennis star Naomi Osaka's response to her own anxiety was a profound exercise in self-care. It is a great lesson for us all, especially as the Covid-19 crisis continues to abate and we navigate ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Nicklaus hopes Naomi Osaka gets help she needs, encourages media to show understanding
Jack Nicklaus is one of the most media-friendly athletes in history. But he defended Naomi Osaka's decision to avoid news conferences. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Athletes Must Sign Waiver Accepting COVID-19, Heat Stroke Risks Ahead of Tokyo Games
Olympic athletes have signed health waivers in previous Games, but this one has been updated so that athletes will assume risks specific to COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan gives $800M to UN-backed COVID-19 vaccine program
Japan’s prime minister has announced an additional $800 million contribution to the U.N.-backed initiative to provide COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries, a four-fold increase of Japanese funding for ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan gives another $800M to UN-backed COVAX
Japan’s prime minister announced another $800 million to the U.N.-backed program to deploy COVID-19 vaccines for poor countries, a four-fold increase of Japanese funding to the COVAX program ... ( read original story ...)
G7 leaders to support Japan’s 2020 Olympics
Watch "G7 leaders to support Japan's 2020 Olympics efforts despite increase in COVID-19 cases", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original ... ( read original story ...)