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Olympics: Tokyo 2020 chief expects vaccine rollout to aid Games

Jack Tarrant and Hideto Sakai, Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 03:45 PM

TOKYO - Six months from the start of the rearranged Olympics, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto is cautiously hopeful that successful rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines can help lead to the safe and successful staging of the world's largest sporting event. Read more »

Japan stands firm on Tokyo Olympics schedule, denies report of cancellation

Jack Tarrant and Chris Gallagher, Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 01:45 PM

Japan doubled down on its commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year and flatly denied reports on Friday of a possible cancellation, in a move that is unlikely to temper public fears of holding the event during a global pandemic. Read more »

IOC chief says 'no plan B' for Tokyo Olympics: Kyodo News

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 21 09:38 PM

The virus-delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer, and there is "no plan B", International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said. Read more »

With six months to go, cancellation fears cloud Tokyo Olympics

Andrew MCKIRDY, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 21 03:11 PM

Six months before the rescheduled start of the Tokyo Olympics, victory over the virus remains distant. Read more »

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Posted at Jan 21 11:59 AM

As embattled Tokyo Olympics organizers enter the final six months of preparations for the delayed Games on Saturday, virus experts believe hosting the world's biggest sporting event may be too big a gamble. Read more »

NBA to enlist security to prevent postgame fraternizing -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 21 09:14 AM

The NBA plans to enlist team security to prevent the postgame hugs and handshakes that continue to happen between players despite the league's stricter health and safety protocols. Read more »

Trump vows to 'be back in some form' as tumultuous presidency ends

Steve Holland and Jeff Mason, Reuters
Posted at Jan 21 12:03 AM

US President Donald Trump left the White House and Washington for a final time as commander-in-chief on Wednesday after a tumultuous presidency stained by two impeachments, deep political divisions, and a pandemic that caused 400,000 US deaths.   Read more »

How world leaders are reacting to Joe Biden's inauguration

Reuters
Posted at Jan 20 10:12 PM

Here's how world leaders are reacting to Democrat Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday. Read more »

Japan plans mass virus jabs ahead of Olympics from May: reports

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 01:46 PM

Japan aims to start vaccinating the general public against the coronavirus in May -- just two months before the postponed Olympics -- after targeted jabs for the most vulnerable, reports said Wednesday.   Read more »

Tokyo Olympics 'unlikely', says London 2012 official

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 12:26 PM

The Tokyo Olympics look "unlikely" to go ahead as the coronavirus pandemic continues to paralyze large parts of the world. Read more »

PBA: Prince Caperal on ‘most improved’ award — ‘Nagulat talaga ako’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 12:08 AM

Ginebra big man Caperal acknowledged he was surprised upon hearing his name as the winner of the PBA's Most Improved Player Award.   Read more »

PBA: Playing for dad Norman key to Aaron Black emerging as best rookie

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 12:06 AM

Aaron Black said he felt the need to prove himself, especially playing for his father-head coach at Meralco. Read more »

Trump's legacy: A more divided America, a more unsettled world

Matt Spetalnick, Andrea Shalal, Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters
Posted at Jan 19 11:22 PM

Trump leaves behind an even more polarized America, where thousands are dying daily from the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy is badly damaged and political violence has surged. Read more »

PBA: Tenorio defends Pringle winning top player award — ‘He’s our import’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 08:31 PM

LA Tenorio said Ginebra teammate Stanley Pringle deserved winning the 2020 Philippine Cup award as top player, citing Pringle's role in the team copping the title.   Read more »

Can a fractured US survive the myths surrounding Trump’s election loss?

Jacob Fromer, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jan 19 05:23 PM

Historians say the appearance of the Confederate battle flag – the emblem of a losing side in a civil war, more than a century and a half after it ended – is also a good reminder of something else: that Trump’s nascent legacy, even after four years as president, still has the potential to take on a powerful new life of its own in the years to come, long after he is gone. Read more »

Biden team says US will not lift travel bans, despite Trump statement

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 19 09:38 AM

WASHINGTON - US President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement Monday that a COVID-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining the fractious transition of power. Read more »

Twitter suspends QAnon-linked Republican lawmaker's account

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 18 11:35 PM

A newly elected Republican congresswoman known for promoting QAnon conspiracy theories accused Twitter of censorship on Sunday after her account was temporarily suspended for "multiple violations".   Read more »

Miss Teen USA 2020 proud sa kaniyang dugong Pinoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 08:24 PM

Kahit ipinangnak at lumaki sa Hawaii, proud sa kaniyang lahing Pinoy si Miss Teen USA 2020 Ki'ilani Arruda. Read more »

Japan PM vows to press ahead with Olympics despite virus surge

Kiyoshi Takenaka and Chris Gallagher, Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 03:28 PM

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed on Monday to forge ahead with preparations to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer, in the face of growing public opposition as Japan battles a surge in coronavirus infections. Read more »

NBA postpones Thunder vs. 76ers game

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 09:04 AM

Just hours before tipoff, the NBA postponed a second game on the day's schedule. Read more »