Tokyo unsure of 2021 Olympics

The leader of Tokyo’s effort to stage the Olympics acknowledged the coronavirus might preclude them from being held next year.

“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Toshiro Muto said in a teleconference, and declined to address any options beyond July 2021. — David Wharton

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Nebraska were rescheduled for June 2021.

The Kings agreed to a two-year contract extension with Kurtis MacDermid. — Jack Harris

Tom Webster, a former Kings coach who was a standout player with the New England Whalers of the now-defunct World Hockey Assn., has died.

He was 71 and reportedly suffered from brain cancer. — Helene Elliott

The Chicago Bulls hired Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas to run basketball operations, according to reports.

The first “NBA 2K” Players Tournament, which ends with Saturday’s semifinal and championship rounds, has been so well received that it could continue in the future, organizers said. — Andrew Greif