A dream deferred? An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportation | Paris Olympics 2024 News
But the lead-up to the Olympic trials would prove to be a tumultuous time for Lindo. Over the years, he and his family had applied…
SoCal surfers will face world’s ‘heaviest wave’ on U.S. Olympic team
The world’s “heaviest wave” is born near the South Pole, where fierce storms pound the ocean’s surface like angry fists, sending pulses of energy racing…
Paris 2024: Andy Murray out of Olympic singles but will play doubles
The Olympic tennis tournament takes place at Roland Garros from 27 July to 4 August.Murray is a two-time singles gold medallist, triumphing in 2012 and…
Paris 2024: ‘I’m not leaving without an Olympic medal’ – Daniel Wiffen
Despite heading to Paris as reigning world champion, a relaxed Wiffen doesn't feel like the weight of his medals from Doha will slow him down."I…
Alexia Putellas chasing Olympic glory
Getty ImagesAlexia Putellas has won numerous titles in her careerSpanish football is on top of the world right now.Last year its women's squad won the…
Paris 2024: Coco Gauff named USA women’s Olympic flagbearer
Tennis player Coco Gauff has been selected as the female flagbearer for Team USA at Friday's Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris.The 20-year-old Grand Slam…
How retired Matildas striker made Olympic return
Getty ImagesMichelle Heyman's return is being called one of Australian sport's greatest comebacksFive years ago, Australian striker Michelle Heyman retired from international football with a…
Paris 2024: Will it be most sustainable Olympic Games ever?
A report by University of Portsmouth scientists Rings of Fire, external has warned about the effects of extreme heat on athletes. It found that average…
‘It felt brand new’ admits LeBron James after returning to city of last Olympic triumph and being named USA flag bearer
LEBRON James felt like a new man in London after a memorable few days in the city he last won Olympic gold.The NBA superstar, 39,…
Marketa Vondrousova: Czech Olympic silver medallist withdraws from Paris 2024
Olympic silver medallist Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Paris 2024 Games due to a hand injury.The Czech, 25, made the decision following her first-round…
Lebanese journalist wounded in Israeli strike carries Olympic torch | Israel-Palestine conflict News
A Reuters journalist was killed and six journalists from AFP, Reuters and Al Jazeera were injured in the October attack.A Lebanese photojournalist who was severely…
What is breaking as an Olympic sport? All to know ahead of Paris 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024 News
From street dance to Olympic sport, breaking will make its debut at the summer Games in Paris.The dance that sprung up on the streets of…
World Cup 2.0 – Why women’s Olympic football is a must watch at Paris 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024
Less than a year after the global breakout success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia, a good number of that tournament’s best players…
Four budget-friendly ways to get some Olympic excitement in your family life
WHEN Olympic fever takes hold five days from now, you can be in the starting blocks ready for some fun.Whether you plan to watch the…
L.A.’s political leaders head to Paris for the Olympic Games
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser guiding you into the abyss,…
Louganis, Ex-Agent in Dispute : Olympic Diver Says in Court Papers He Feared for His Life
In written testimony presented in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday, Olympic gold medal-winning diver Greg Louganis said he “feared for his life” and asked that…
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…