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winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
World Sailing Begins Study of Olympic Equipment Environmental Impact
World Sailing is measuring the environmental impact of boats and gear used in Olympic sailing. The project will identify changes to reduce emissions and waste by the end of 2026.
abcnews.go.comsports2 days ago
Ukrainian Kostyuk Reaches First Wimbledon Semifinal After Defeating Paolini
Marta Kostyuk advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals on July 8, 2026. She defeated Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals and criticized the International Olympic Committee's decision on Russian athletes.
insightsonindia.comsports3 days ago
Ice Dancer Hannah Lim Switches Allegiance from South Korea to Canada
Hannah Lim, who represented South Korea at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has changed her sporting allegiance to Canada. She and new partner Zachary Lagha were introduced at Skate Canada's media day in Montreal on July 9.
sports4 days ago
Marta Kostyuk Beats Jasmine Paolini to Reach Wimbledon Semifinals
Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk advanced at Wimbledon on July 8 after beating Italy's Jasmine Paolini. She also criticized the IOC's provisional decision to lift its suspension of Russian athletes for the 2028 Games.
sbs.com.ausports4 days ago
Olympic Committee Lifts Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The decision allows Russian athletes to compete in many international events, including qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
sbs.com.ausports5 days ago
Ukrainian skeleton racer urges Olympic committees to oppose Russia return
Vladyslav Heraskevych called for national Olympic committees to form a coalition against the IOC’s provisional lifting of Russia’s suspension. The request follows his earlier helmet controversy ahead of the Milano Cortina Games.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports5 days ago
Queensland unions say proposed building code delays 2032 Olympic venues
Queensland unions say a draft state building code tied to a CFMEU inquiry would overlap federal rules and could trigger legal challenges on Olympic venue projects. Officials have said site-specific agreements will apply to the work.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Luge Canada Names Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski Head Coach Through 2030
Luge Canada appointed three-time Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski as head coach through the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. Kurowski replaces Robert Fegg, whose contract ended in May after four years.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days agoUpdated
IOC Lifts Russian Olympic Suspension but Ukraine Calls Move Premature
The International Olympic Committee provisionally ended a 2023 ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The move allows Russian athletes the possibility of competing under their national flag at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports13 days ago
Denmark's parliament asks IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as separate Olympic teams
The Danish parliament has sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee requesting recognition of Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent National Olympic Committees. The request revives a proposal first made two decades ago.
Forbessports16 days ago
Jade Carey Wins Two Golds but Finishes Second in All-Around at American Classic
Jade Carey, 26, took gold on vault and floor and placed second all-around at the American Classic on June 27. Her 53.050 score qualified her for the U.S. National Championships in Phoenix.
info.gov.hksports19 days agoUpdated
IOC Creates $100M Fund for Athlete Grants After Games
The International Olympic Committee pledged up to $140 million in direct cash grants to athletes who compete at the 2026 and 2028 Games. The plan marks a policy shift under current leadership and follows months of internal review.
larrybrownsports.comsports20 days ago
Kevin Durant to Coach at 3x3 Charity Tournament in Orange County
ESPN reported that Kevin Durant will coach in a summer 3x3 basketball tournament in Orange County, California. The event pairs USA Basketball alumni with charitable causes of their choice. Durant selected the Durant Family Foundation as his partner.
New York Postsports21 days ago
New York Forms Committee to Study Possible 2042 Winter Olympics Bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday an exploratory committee to assess a New York bid for the 2042 Winter Olympics. Events would be split between Lake Placid and New York City in a model similar to the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
france24.comsports21 days ago
British Athletes Back Northern Bid to Host Future Games
Current and former Olympians and Paralympians have signed a statement supporting a proposed north of England bid. The athletes cite existing venues and a multi-city format as reasons the region could stage the event.
ESPNsports23 days ago
Bellemare announces retirement from hockey at age 41
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare said he is retiring after a career that reached the NHL at age 29 and included an Olympic debut weeks before turning 41. He spent a decade in the NHL and returned to Europe for the past two seasons.
nypost.comsports24 days ago
Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Gets Engaged to Molly Gillihan
Ryan Lochte proposed to girlfriend Molly Gillihan last week at a restaurant in Gainesville, Florida. The couple had their first date at the same location.
Forbessports25 days ago
Los Angeles Moves Olympic Diving from Exposition Park to Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
The Los Angeles City Council approved moving the event from Exposition Park to Pasadena. The change is projected to save up to $17.6 million.
sports27 days ago
Norway's Youth Sports Rules Delay Competition Until Age 11
Norway's youth sports guidelines limit travel, rankings and national events by age. The system has produced high participation and Olympic success for a country of 5.6 million people.
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Organizers plan pro-am golf event at California course ahead of 2028 Games
Olympics organizers are coordinating with administration officials on a non-official pro-am golf tournament at a Rancho Palos Verdes course weeks before the 2028 Summer Games. The event is intended to strengthen ties with federal agencies that will handle security and visas.
ABC Newssports31 days ago
ISU Members to Reelect Jae Youl Kim Unopposed for Second Term
The International Skating Union will vote Friday on a second term for its first non-European leader after the Milan Cortina Olympics.
abcnews.go.compolitics33 days agoSourced
Congress Awards Congressional Gold Medal to 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
President Trump signed Public Law 119-53, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, on June 10, 2026. The law directs the Treasury to strike a single gold medal honoring the entire 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union.
foxbusiness.comsports34 days ago
Mark Cuban Donates to USA Football to Support Women's Flag Football Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Mark Cuban has made a philanthropic investment in USA Football to advance women's flag football and support the U.S. Women's Flag Football National Team ahead of its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.
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bbc.co.uksports35 days ago
French wing Bielle-Biarrey explores switch to sevens for 2028 Olympics
The 22-year-old has scored 29 tries in 27 appearances for France in the 15-a-side format. French media report that a release to play sevens is among his conditions in contract talks with Bordeaux Begles.
lamag.comsports36 days ago
LA28 Chair Casey Wasserman’s Daughter Selected to Compete for Israel in 2028 Olympic Show Jumping
Stella Wasserman, 21, is preparing to compete in show jumping for Israel at the 2028 Los Angeles Games while her father leads the organizing committee.
Forbessports37 days ago
IOC Officials Praise LA28 Progress at Coordination Meeting Two Years Before 2028 Games
Senior IOC officials said after meetings in Los Angeles that LA28 has raised more revenue and assembled a larger volunteer pool than any previous organizing committee at the same stage.
Los Angeles Timessports39 days ago
Wasserman Refuses to Resign as LA28 Chair After Investigation and IOC Praise for Olympic Preparations
Wasserman spoke after IOC officials praised progress on the 2028 Games during a coordination commission visit this week.
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French Olympic Taekwondo Champion Althéa Laurin Suspended 20 Months for Three Anti-Doping Location Violations
The 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist accepted the penalty, which runs until October 2027 and voids results from September 2024 to February 2025.
yardbarker.comsports43 days ago
Gable Steveson Faces Elisha Ellison in UFC 329 Debut on July 11
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, 25, enters the UFC with a 3-0 MMA record and will face 5-2 fighter Elisha Ellison during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
nationalpost.comsports44 days ago
Warner Wins 100m as Decathlon Begins at Hypo Meeting in Götzis
Warner recorded the fastest 100m time of 10.28 seconds for 1,028 points. Fellow Canadian Pierce LePage placed fifth with 10.54 seconds and 966 points.
japantoday.comsports45 days ago
Japan Bans Photos at Beach Volleyball Events After Reports of Malicious Images
Japan has prohibited photography at beach volleyball competitions following reports of unauthorized infrared images taken during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The women's team wore uniforms designed to block such images.
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tass.comsports46 days ago
IOC President Kirsty Coventry Comments on Athlete Payments at Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated that athletes should not receive payment for competing at the Olympic Games. The remarks drew criticism from current and former Olympians on social media.
eonline.comsports47 days ago
Aaron Rodgers to Donate to USA Football for Women's Flag Team
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will contribute funds to USA Football to back the U.S. Women's National Flag Football Team ahead of the sport's first Olympic appearance.
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eonline.comsports49 days ago
Michael Phelps Discusses Mental Health Awareness Efforts
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps spoke about his personal experience with mental health challenges. The interview covered his foundation's work promoting awareness and healthy living.
Japan Timessports52 days ago
Japanese Government Considers People's Honor Award for Speedskater Miho Takagi
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has directed officials to evaluate whether to give the award to Miho Takagi. Takagi retired in March after winning 10 Olympic medals.
france24.comsports53 days ago
Berlin Parliament Approves Bid to Host 2036 Olympics
Berlin's state parliament voted to pursue an Olympic hosting bid timed near the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games. The proposal relies on existing venues and projects a net profit of approximately 420 million euros.
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nypost.comsports53 days ago
Ryan Lochte Accepts Assistant Coaching Position at Missouri State
Ryan Lochte has taken an assistant coaching job with the Missouri State swim program. His estranged wife has expressed concerns about the arrangement affecting their children.
usatoday.comsports58 days ago
Olympic 100m Champion Noah Lyles to Race Australian Teen Gout Gout Over 150m
Noah Lyles said he was energised by Gout Gout's youthful spirit after the Australian teenager's recent performances. The Olympic 100m champion will face Gout Gout in a 150m race next month. Lyles made the comments on Saturday.
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nbcnews.comsports62 days ago
Anna Leigh Waters Ranked No. 1 in Pickleball Singles Doubles and Mixed Doubles
At 19, Anna Leigh Waters holds the top ranking in women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles. She turned professional at age 12 after starting the sport at 10 with her family. Waters has won a record 194 career gold medals and 44 triple crowns on the Professional Pickleball Assoc…
japantimes.co.jpsports64 days ago
Australian Teen Sprinter Breaks Usain Bolt Record in 200 Meters
An 18-year-old Australian athlete ran 19.67 seconds in the 200-meter dash last month, becoming the fastest teenager in history and surpassing a mark set by Usain Bolt in 2003. The performance follows an earlier national record of 20.04 seconds set at the Australian high school ch…
Forbessports66 days ago
Amber Glenn Discusses Mental Health After 2026 Olympics
Figure skater Amber Glenn won Olympic gold in the team event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. She described the mental challenges she faced during competition, including a short program error and online harassment. Glenn also detailed her partnership with CorePower Yoga for Menta…
nypost.comsports66 days ago
Lindsey Vonn and Matthieu Bailet Spotted Together in New York City
Olympic alpine skiers Lindsey Vonn and Matthieu Bailet were seen having lunch and riding the subway in New York City's Soho neighborhood on Thursday. Vonn, 41, is recovering from a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The pair follow each other on Instagram and have liked…
Al Jazeerasports66 days ago
Serbia Water Polo Coach Resigns and Players Boycott National Team
Serbia’s men’s water polo head coach has resigned and 11 members of the European gold medal-winning squad have withdrawn from the national team. The action follows comments by the newly appointed federation president that the players said discredited their achievements.
nypost.comsports66 days ago
Olympic Pole Vaulter Alysha Newman Receives Tryout for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Suspension
Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman, who won bronze at the 2024 Olympics, was invited to a casting call for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 days after receiving a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests. Newman shared the invitation and images from a pink bikini photos…
nypost.comsports64 days agoUpdated
Romanian Gymnast Suspended for Doping Violation While Appealing Olympic Bronze Medal
Ana Maria Barbosu received a provisional suspension after missing three drug tests in a 12-month period. The 19-year-old is appealing the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and remains in a separate legal dispute with Jordan Chiles over the 2024 Paris Olympics floor e…