Disease outbreaks

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, next to the mascots of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, speaks to media after a government task force meeting for the new virus measures, at the prime minister's office Friday, April 9, 2021, in Tokyo. Japan announced Friday that it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool)

Japan imposes new virus measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 09, 2021 05:29 AM EDT

People wearing protective masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walk along a pedestrian crossing in Shibuya district in Tokyo on April 7, 2021. Japan is set to strengthen anti-virus measures in Tokyo on Friday, April 9, 2021 to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant just three months before the Olympics begin in the capital where most people are not yet vaccinated. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan to raise virus steps in Tokyo, 3 months ahead of Games

By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 08, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

People wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 5, 2021. Osaka prefecture issued a special warning Wednesday, April 7, 2021 over the rapid upsurge of the coronavirus cases that has put the area's medical systems on the brink of collapse, requesting the cancellation of the Olympic torch relay on public roads. (Juntaro Yokoyama/Kyodo News via AP)

Osaka issues virus spike warning, wants torch relay rerouted

By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 07, 2021 05:55 AM EDT

The Latest: US Olympic swim trials to allow 50% capacity

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2021 10:02 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The U.S. Olympic swimming trials...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018, file photo, Kim Yo Jong, right, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, and Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea, center, observe with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, second from left, and first lady Kim Jung-sook during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. North Korea has decided not to participate in this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo as it continues a self-imposed lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. A website run by the North's Sports Ministry said the decision was made during a national Olympic Committee meeting on March 25, 2021 where members prioritized protecting athletes from the “world public health crisis caused by COVID-19.” (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

EXPLAINER: Why is North Korea skipping the Tokyo Olympics?

By Hyung-Jin Kim Apr. 06, 2021 06:36 AM EDT

Olympique Lyon's Catarina Cantanhede Macario, left, and Broendby's Maja Kildemoes in action during their Womens Champions League last 16 soccer match at Broendby Stadion, Denmark, Wednesday March 10, 2021. (Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau via AP)

Outbreak takes Macario out of US matches in Europe

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 02, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

People wear face masks as they make their way in Osaka, western Japan Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Japan is set to designate Osaka and two other prefectures for new virus control steps Thursday as infections in those areas rise less than four months before the Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan puts Osaka, 2 other areas under virus semi-emergency

By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 01, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - Aliphine Tuliamuk crosses the finish line to win the women's U.S. Olympic marathon trials, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. When the Tokyo Summer Games were postponed, U.S. Olympic marathon trials champion Aliphine Tuliamuk decided with her fiance last year to have a baby instead of waiting. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

With sports paused, life altered, athletes make do, make new

By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Equine herpes affects European preparation for Olympics

By Graham Dunbar Mar. 04, 2021 11:13 AM EST
GENEVA (AP) — A severe outbreak of equine herpes could disrupt preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, the International Equestrian Federation said Thursday. ...

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks with head coach Eric Nurse during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virus sidelines Raptors coaches, Siakam for Rockets game

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 26, 2021 06:39 PM EST

A medical worker holds a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Tokyo Medical Center in Tokyo Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Japan's first coronavirus shots were given to health workers Wednesday, beginning a vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the already delayed Tokyo Olympics. (Behrouz Mehri/Pool Photo via AP)

Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics

By Mari Yamaguchi Feb. 17, 2021 12:28 AM EST

Houston's Quentin Grimes steps out to shoot against South Florida's Prince Oduro during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Houston won 82-65. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

The Latest: Memphis-Houston men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 01:21 PM EST

The Latest: US Olympic wrestling trials moving to new site

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2021 02:01 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The U.S. Olympic wrestling trials...

The Latest: Nebraska men's hoops vs Penn State postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2021 05:15 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Nebraska has announced that its...