Olympics Postponement Widely Expected Before Tokyo Games
IOC members sports bodies and athletes move toward postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as COVID-19 disrupts training and logistics. Reuters noted Craig Reedie and Dick Pound signaling likely postponement with an IOC executive board study of venues dates and insurance. Canada and Australia indicated they would not send teams if Games proceed in July.
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International Olympic Committee
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Australia
John Coates
Tokyo
Ashland's Jodi Johnson earns WBCA and CCA All-America honors
Ashland University senior Jodi Johnson was named a first-team WBCA All-American and a second-team CCA All-American. She leaves with 2,181 points, school records in free throws made and free throw percentage, and a standout four-year run that included a national title as a freshman.
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Ashland University
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Ashland
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Ionescu Named All America's Player of the Year
Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon was a unanimous AP player of the year choice, the only eight time All American three times, and the first in college history to reach 2000 points 1000 rebounds and 1000 assists. She led Oregon to a 31-2 season before the NCAA Tournament was canceled.
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Oregon
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Svenson
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Walnut Creek
California
Browns owners pledge 1.5 million for Ohio COVID relief
Haslam family of Tennessee pledges 1.5 million via Haslam 3 Foundation to Ohio COVID relief efforts. One million goes to Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund and 500000 to Columbus Foundation Emergency Response Fund. The Haslams also own the Columbus Crew.
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Tennessee
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Virtual NASCAR race goes sideways in living room
Jenna Fryer reports on NASCARs iRacing series where Denny Hamlin competes at home with top rivals. A mishap occurs when his seven year old daughter brings a soda during a session, causing a spill that soaks his pants and damages a $40,000 simulator. The piece highlights NASCARs push to provide fresh sports content online.
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