The Sports Report: Can UCLA’s John Speraw lead U.S. men’s volleyball to Olympic gold?
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Why Olympic distance runners have flocked to Flagstaff for decades
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — For centuries the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks, which tower over the high desert of northern Arizona, have held sacred meaning for more than…
Paris 2024: Team GB sprinter Daryll Neita on Olympic hopes
Two-time Olympic medallist Daryll Neita speaks to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks about her ambitions for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Briton won 4x100m…
Natasha Watley slams LA28 for moving Olympic softball to Oklahoma
ARLINGTON, Texas — Natasha Watley grew up in Irvine, played softball at UCLA, won gold for Team USA 20 years ago. She lives in Los Angeles…
John Speraw and U.S. men’s volleyball aim for Olympic redemption
The court at Walter Pyramid was still covered in confetti. Fans hadn’t yet spilled into the Long Beach State parking lot on a sunny Saturday…
Amid calls for an Olympic ban, Israeli athletes focus on Paris Games
Israel is sending 88 athletes to Paris this month, the second-largest Olympic team in the country’s history. And they’re going to France against the backdrop…
Paris 2024: Max Whitlock’s amazing Olympic career through art
Gymnast Max Whitlock reflects on his life and career with the help of an incredible evolving digital artwork, before what will be his final Olympic…
France’s Olympic Gamble | Athletics
People & Power investigates the costs and benefits of the Parisian Olympics, and if global sporting events are worth it.The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in…
Olympic committee adds more LA venues, competitions to 2028 Olympics
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, July 14. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
A 12-year-old boxing champ in Mongolia dreams of Olympic glory | Boxing
Gerelt-Od Kherlen, 12, could not contain his excitement after winning a bronze medal in the children’s national boxing championship in Mongolia. In September, his father…
Jajaira Gonzalez and Jahmal Harvey eager to revive U.S. Olympic boxing
There was a time when the U.S. dominated Olympic boxing. In the three Summer Games the Americans took part in between 1976 and 1988, U.S.…
U.S. Olympic team heavy on MLS players, altered by Copa conflict
The U.S. will return to the men’s Olympic soccer tournament later this month with a roster featuring eight players off European clubs and 10 from…
Mexican diver Gaby Agúndez won’t let anything stop her Olympic dream
Gaby Agúndez has been diving for more than half her life. Yet she’s still frightened by the long climb to the top of the 10-meter…
Neil Gourley wraps up ‘special’ Olympic place as Jake Wightman waits
World champion Josh Kerr will join fellow Scot Gourley and Mills in the 1500m team.Already assured of his place in Paris, Kerr chose to race…
U.S. gymnastics trials: Fred Richard to lead Paris Olympic team
MINNEAPOLIS — The man the internet knows as “Frederick Flips” will be flipping all the way to Paris. Frederick Richard won the all-around at the U.S.…
U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials: Simone Biles leads after Day 1
MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles wobbled, stepped and shook her way through her beam routine, and when she mercifully dismounted, she rolled her eyes. A camera zoomed…
Alex Morgan left off USWNT’s Olympic roster, likely ending international run
Alex Morgan was left off the roster for next month women’s Olympic tournament in France, likely ending one of the most spectacular careers in U.S.…
What to watch for at the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials
Brody Malone competes on the rings during the U.S. gymnastics championships on June 1. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press) Brody Malone is peaking at the…
U.S. Olympic trials: Athing Mu’s 800 hopes shattered in fall
EUGENE, Ore. — Olympic champion Athing Mu‘s hopes for a repeat came crashing down on the backstretch of the first lap of the 800-meter final at…
Dearica Hamby replaces injured Cameron Brink on U.S. Olympic 3×3 team
Dearica Hamby was named to the U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball team, the Sparks announced Monday. Hamby replaces teammate Cameron Brink, who tore the anterior cruciate…