How Grand Slam Track seeks to ‘elevate the sport’ in non-Olympic year
To hear Michael Johnson tell it, track is the greatest sport you don’t yet know you love.That’s “track” without the “field,” by the way, for…
World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt makes career change as she switches event after ’emotional rollercoaster’ Olympics
ALICA SCHMIDT has made a big career change after an "emotional rollercoaster" Olympics.The athletics star, who is dubbed the 'world's sexiest athlete', completed her dream…
10 walking clubs to help you see L.A. — and make friends
Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a dog dragging you to the door or…
Trump wades into San Jose State transgender athlete controversy
Donald Trump got wind of the ongoing issue surrounding gender identity and women’s volleyball in the Mountain West Conference and declared Wednesday during a town…
NCAA settlement allowing athlete pay gets preliminary approval
A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.U.S. District Judge…
Ex-boyfriend who set Ugandan athlete on fire dies form burns
The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the…
Can L.A. transform the Paralympics into must-see TV in 2028?
As a breakout star at the 2024 Paralympics, Ezra Frech was thrilled about winning gold medals in the 100 meters and high jump, but the…
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being burned by her partner
NAIROBI — Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in…
Olympic athlete dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
AlamyRebecca Cheptegei, pictured running last year, came 44th in the marathon at the Paris OlympicsOlympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in…
Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend and is receiving treatment for burns on 75%…
Valentina Petrillo: First openly transgender athlete qualifies for women’s T12 400m semi-finals
Speaking to BBC Sport before the Games, Petrillo, who transitioned in 2019, said that her participation in Paris would be an "important symbol of inclusion".Currently,…
Athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway intolerant minds
Before she cut the air on the world’s biggest sporting stage with head-spinning, gravity-defying moves, Logan Edra, a.k.a. B-Girl Logistx, held herself with a razor-sharp…
What to watch during the Paralympic Games in Paris
PARIS — Let the games begin again.The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to…
Chris Evert says Naomi Osaka may be ‘too happy’ at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been pocked by fits and starts as she reacquaints herself with her athleticism and competitive fire. She hasn’t played especially…
UCLA’s and USC’s transition to Big Ten for women’s volleyball
USC and UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference this month, which also means the start of women’s volleyball season is drawing ever closer.The Bruins…
Letters: Breaking news! Was that really in the Paris Olympics
Break dancing appears to be a new Olympics sport. When I watch “America’s Got Talent,” I guess I’m watching the future of Olympics sports —…
Olympic athlete feuds – 'hard hit in horror crash, heated rows and blown fuses'
Despite the Paris Olympics 2024 nearing its end, drama is still running high amid this year's games. The Mirror looks at some of the most…
Ukraine uses Olympics to capture world attention, fight war fatigue
PARIS — Ukraine’s Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other fan clubhouses that countries set up to…
Red-faced Paris Olympics officials vow to REPLACE tarnished medals after star athlete revealed his battered bronze
EMBARRASSED Paris Olympics bosses have vowed to replace tarnished medals after a top athlete revealed his battered bronze. American Skateboarder Nyjah Huston's gong started to…
How the 2024 Paris Olympics recaptured the zeitgeist
It seems like only yesterday that a robotic disco horse galloped down the Seine and a chorus of decapitated Marie Antoinettes kicked off the Paris…