U.S. swimming pushing for Olympic delay

The head of USA Swimming urged the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to push for a 12-month postponement of the Tokyo Games later this year, signaling the first fissure between powerful American factions attempting to maneuver the U.S. team through the COVID-19 crisis.

“Everyone has experienced unimaginable disruptions, mere months before the Olympic Games, which calls into question the authenticity of a level playing field for all,” CEO Tim Hinchey said.

More Olympics

The Olympic flame completed its difficult journey from Greece to Japan. That signified a small, symbolic victory for the International Olympic Committee and local organizers, who maintain the Tokyo Games will open July 24 amid a chorus of doubters who believe they should be postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“For the first time in 56 years, the Olympic torch is heading to Tokyo and I hope that the Olympic torch will illuminate the path of hope for many people,” organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said at a scaled-down arrival ceremony at Matsushima air base in northern Japan.

Golf

Amid a slew of postponements and cancellations, the LPGA Tour announced a September date for what traditionally is its first major championship of the year. The ANA Inspiration, previously scheduled for April 2-5 in Rancho Mirage, Calif., now will be played Sept. 10-13. It’s the first postponed tournament to announce a new date.

Baseball

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge revealed he had a collapsed lung that has healed and said his broken rib is improving.

• Hard-throwing San Diego reliever Andres Munoz and minor leaguer Reggie Lawson had Tommy John surgery. Both right-handers were injured shortly before spring training was suspended.