Walsh anoints replacement as Sevens eye LA Games Reg Tayler will take over from Tim Walsh as part of Australia's women's rugby sevens succession plan ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics. AAP · Jul 20
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics The Independent UK · Jul 20
Wembanyama to return to French national basketball team for World Cup NBA star Victor Wembanyama is set to make his return to the French national team for the first time since the 2024 Olympics, the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced on Saturday. France 24 · Jul 18
Olympic champion Fox switches focus for canoe worlds Noemie Fox has set her sights on competing in all disciplines at the LA Olympics, even if it hurts her chances of becoming kayak cross world champion this week. AAP · Jul 18
Trump says ‘rigged election’ means he gets to host World Cup and Olympics The president’s comments come after he renewed claims the 2020 race was stolen from him, despite evidence to the contrary Evening Standard · Jul 18
Trump says he gets to host World Cup and Olympics due to ‘rigged election’ Trump made comments at a reception for the international football governing body Fifa in New York The Independent UK · Jul 18
Knuckle hop and two-foot high kick: the Olympics for Alaska Natives breathe new life into ancient games The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to partake in traditional games and celebrate their heritage The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Olympic cyclist facing jail over driving breach A top former cyclist has admitted driving while disqualified and faces jail for breaching a bond imposed over events leading up to the death of his wife. AAP · Jul 17
World Cup glory hinges on collective effort: Former hockey player Sardar Singh Former captain Sardar Singh expressed confidence in the Indian men's hockey team's recent performance gains. He believes consistent team effort will be crucial for success at upcoming major tournaments. The FIH Pro League provided valuable opportunities to assess the entire core group of players. Developing junior talent remains a central… The Economic Times · Jul 16
Lindsey Vonn's ankle is 'still broken' five months after horror crash at 2026 Winter Olympics Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture in her left leg after she fell on the slopes during the Milano Cortina 2026 women's downhill final on February 8. BANG Premier · Jul 16
‘I Can’t Watch It’: Reporter Reveals New Details On Her Winter Olympics Viral Moment Today and NRL reporter Danika Mason has revealed new details of the fallout from her viral Winter Olympics moment. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 16
'Paid enormous price': Olympics minister cleared Queensland's Olympics minister has returned to his cabinet post after Australian Federal Police closed an investigation into his electoral enrolment. AAP · Jul 16
Sofía Vergara's Last AGT Golden Buzzer Went To An Act Simon Cowell Called ‘Perfection.’ No Notes From Me A performance truly worthy of gold. Cinemablend · Jul 15
How Paris 'dark times' became Kennedy's turning point Izaac Kennedy didn't handle it well when he crashed out of the Olympic final in Paris but says that was a line-in-the-sand moment for his BMX career. AAP · Jul 14
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 Mark Foster looks back: ‘After my first Olympics, I was working as a groundsman, lifeguard and glazier. I thought the swimming was over’ The former world champion swimmer turned BBC commentator on 5am starts with his mum, a Jaws epiphany, and why he struggled to come out
The Guardian - US · Jul 10 Time marches on: what the next three years will bring for the USMNT After a fun World Cup with a dismal end, the US enters the 2030 cycle with numerous avenues to rebuild the squad
Benzinga · Jul 9 Trump’s High School Athlete Competition Lands TV Coverage With ESPN: Will Americans Watch? Sports are on an impressive run in the United States with 2026 Winter Olympics and 2026 World Cup viewership setting records. Patriotism is also running high, with fans tuning in to watch Americans compete in these events and other 250th Anniversary events. President Donald Trump hopes these trends continue.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 U.S. Soccer Hire USMNT Legend, MLS Cup Champion As Olympic Manager for LA 2028 The U.S. get an automatic berth in the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments at the upcoming Olympics.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Steve Cherundolo named US men’s soccer head coach for 2028 LA Olympics Steve Cherundolo will coach the US team on home soil in 2028
The Independent UK · Jul 9 LAPD weighs changing training protocols to get more cops for 2028 Olympics ‘Every unit in the entire department is going to get harvested to cover the Olympics,’ one source claimed
The Independent UK · Jul 8 From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion Scattered among the many big-screens airing World Cup matches and the food stands with local fare like poutine, the Vancouver fan festival includes exhibits recognizing the host city’s Indigenous communities
France 24 · Jul 7 IOC moves closer to allowing Russia full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite strong objections from Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Jul 7 Russian athletes provisionally cleared to compete at 2028 Olympics Ban has stood sicne October 2023 but enforced neutrality now set to end
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 IOC lifts suspension and paves way for Russia to compete at LA 2028 Olympics The International Olympic Committee has lifted a suspension on Russia that would allow athletes to compete for the nation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games