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NFL owners to consider resolution allowing players to participate in flag football at the Olympics

NFL owners will discuss a proposal to allow players under contract to participate in flag football when the sport makes its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles

NFL owners to consider resolution allowing players to participate in flag football at the Olympics
Arts|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Not holding back: Neither Lindsey Vonn nor Eileen Gu are scared to fail at the Olympics

Not holding back: Neither Lindsey Vonn nor Eileen Gu are scared to fail at the Olympics

Not holding back: Neither Lindsey Vonn nor Eileen Gu are scared to fail at the Olympics
Arts|Sports|Technology|World

Serena, Allyson Felix, Coach K among US Olympic Paralympic 2025 HoF class

Seven-time gold-medal sprinter Allyson Felix, four-time Olympic tennis champion Serena Williams and Mike Krzyzewski, who coached the U.S. to three basketball gold medals, are part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame’s class of 2025

Serena, Allyson Felix, Coach K among US Olympic Paralympic 2025 HoF class
Europe|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Olympic swim great Gary Hall Jr awarded 10 medals to replace those destroyed in LA fires

After all of swimming great Gary Hall Jr.'s Olympic medals were destroyed in the Los Angeles fires he set an unexpected record replacing them at IOC headquarters

Olympic swim great Gary Hall Jr awarded 10 medals to replace those destroyed in LA fires
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind

It was Dec. 4, 2021

For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind
Arts|Sports|World

US ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani return to competition with an eye on 2026 Olympics

Alex and Maia Shibutani are making a comeback with an eye on competing for the U.S. figure skating team at next year's Milan-Cortina Olympics

US ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani return to competition with an eye on 2026 Olympics
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan to be commissioner of Real American Freestyle

Hulk Hogan is helping to launch Real American Freestyle wrestling

Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan to be commissioner of Real American Freestyle
Sports|World

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’
Sports

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the year who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 at last year’s Paris Olympics, has announced his retirement

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball
Sports

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’
Local|News

LA28 unveils updated Olympic venue plan

LA28 unveiled an updated venue plan Tuesday for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Newly added venues include Dodger Stadium and switching beach volleyball to Long Beach. The venue plan for most events was announced by LA28 after it was approved last week by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. “This plan brings the Games to all corners of our city like never before — from the Sepulveda Basin to the iconic shores of Venice Beach, our world-famous neighborhoods as well as our hidden gems will be on full display for all to experience and enjoy,” Mayor Karen Bass

LA28 unveils updated Olympic venue plan
Sports|US

Grant Fisher: American runner on his ‘super, super rare’ back-to-back world records

Grant Fisher: American runner on his ‘super, super rare’ back-to-back world records

Grant Fisher: American runner on his ‘super, super rare’ back-to-back world records
Political|Sports|US

The US dominated figure skating's world championships. It may face the Russians at the Olympics

The Americans had arguably the best world championships in their long and distinguished figure skating history, and now they are pointing toward next season and the Olympics

The US dominated figure skating's world championships. It may face the Russians at the Olympics
Sports|US

American figure skater Alysa Liu takes the lead on the opening night of the world championships

U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu led after the short program on the opening night of the world championships on Wednesday

American figure skater Alysa Liu takes the lead on the opening night of the world championships
Europe|Sports

Testing begins at Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track for bobsled, luge and skeleton

Tests are underway at Cortina’s controversial Olympic sliding track

Testing begins at Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track for bobsled, luge and skeleton
Africa|Americas|Political|Sports

Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trump’s stance on gender in sports “does not intimidate” her and plans to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics

Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
Political|Sports|US|World

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world
Europe|Political|Sports

'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history

Only one Englishman who had a great Olympic career ever stood for the IOC presidency before Sebastian Coe

'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
Americas|Sports|World

It's not just Jamaica with a 'Cool Runnings' story. There are sliders from all over the world now

It doesn’t snow in Jamaica

It's not just Jamaica with a 'Cool Runnings' story. There are sliders from all over the world now
Sports|Travel|US|World

Lake Placid awaits word on whether it'll be picked as the Olympic sliding site for 2026 Games

Picture this: A sliding athlete wins an Olympic medal in Lake Placid next winter, then is chauffeured down to New York for an award ceremony at Rockefeller Center a few days later with thousands of people there to cheer on both moments

Lake Placid awaits word on whether it'll be picked as the Olympic sliding site for 2026 Games
Political|Sports|US|World

Olympics-IOC confident of Trump support for LA 2028 Olympics, says Bach

United States President Donald Trump has been a long-time supporter and promoter of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and the International Olympic Committee is confident

Olympics-IOC confident of Trump support for LA 2028 Olympics, says Bach
Americas|Australia|Sports

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’
Celebrity|Sports

Race between Tyreek Hill vs. Noah Lyles moves one step closer. Distance, place and time still TBD

Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill moved one step closer to settling things on the track

Race between Tyreek Hill vs. Noah Lyles moves one step closer. Distance, place and time still TBD