NewsReutersOlympics-Japan to ease state of emergency, focus on Games spectators
Japan is set outline how it will lift its "state of emergency" curbs while keeping some restrictions, including spectator numbers at big events, amid fears that next month's Olympics could trigger a new wave of coronavirus infections. Media reports say the government is considering allowing up to 10,000 spectators into stadiums during the Games, in line with a plan endorsed by health experts https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/japan-considering-limited-domestic-spectators-olympics-media-2021-06-15 on Wednesday for local events. Later on Thursday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is due to announce a decision on the state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and seven other prefectures, which expires on June 20.
SportReutersMLB roundup: Walk-off win caps Cards' sweep of Marlins
Yadier Molina delivered a walk-off single as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Miami Marlins 1-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. The Cardinals are 6-0 against the Marlins this season, having allowed just six runs. Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo threw seven scoreless innings while yielding six hits, striking out four and walking none.
SportReutersFormer World No. 4 Kiki Bertens announces retirement
Former World No. 4 Kiki Bertens announced Wednesday that she will retire at the end of the 2021 season. "I want to share with all of you that I have decided this year will be the last season of my tennis career," Bertens said on Instagram. "I'm really happy that I can end it this way," said Bertens, who is currently ranked No. 20.
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- Euro 2020 matchday six: Italy become first team to qualify for knockout stages
