What’s behind Trump’s ban on transgender women in US women’s sports? | Explainer News
United States President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that bans transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports in schools and other…
World Cup and L.A. Olympics could lose millions over visa delays
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in less than 500 days and there is mounting concern that the U.S. is not ready to welcome the…
Lindsey Vonn: American on skiing comeback which has ‘exceeded’ her expectations and could lead to Olympics
After quitting the sport, Vonn focused on her foundation and business as well as learning to flyboard, wakeboard and play tennis.But, still experiencing pain, she…
U.S., Canada back Haudenosaunee Nationals’ bid to compete in 2028 Olympics
The United States and Canada on Friday urged the International Olympic Committee to allow the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete in lacrosse at the 2028 Los…
Should fire-torn LA drop plans for World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics?
The wind and flames that continue to plague Southern California — and the long, costly recovery that lies ahead — have raised new concerns about…
Emma Finucane aims to be ‘unstoppable’ by Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Emma Finucane says she will go back to the drawing board in 2025 in the hope of becoming "unstoppable" at the 2028 Olympics in Los…
Joan Benoit Samuelson’s Olympic gold was definitive sports moment
As Joan Benoit Samuelson negotiated the hairpin turn into the Coliseum tunnel, ran past the USC locker room and onto the stadium’s red synthetic track…
Curry’s Olympics, NBA LeBron-Bronny, and Caitlin Clark fever: 2024 review | Basketball News
Basketball in 2024 enjoyed a breakout year with global coverage more sustained than ever before. It will be remembered for new record-setting achievements, memorable plays,…
At Kenya’s ‘Maasai Olympics’, women run to bridge the gender gap | In Pictures News
A crowd erupts in cheers as a young Maasai woman pelts over the finish line, the latest participant in the “Maasai Olympics”, a reimagining of…
Olympics leader talks up working with Trump ahead of L.A. Games
GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC…
Councilmember Paul Krekorian will be liaison for Olympics
Paul Krekorian, who is leaving the Los Angeles City Council due to term limits, will oversee the city’s handling of the 2026 World Cup, the…
Trump, the 2028 Olympics and what it all means for L.A.
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith with all the news.During his last term, President…
Here’s why LA28 Olympics officials aren’t worried about Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to make a “radical change” in government spending has raised concerns about Los Angeles’ effort to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.The…
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…
Australian B-girl Raygun says she’s done with competitive breakdancing
Breakdancing won’t be an Olympic sport in 2028. And even if it was, the woman who is arguably the world’s most famous B-girl would not…
Will Simone Biles compete in 2028 L.A. Olympics? ‘You never know’
Simone Biles is the world’s most decorated gymnast, with 11 Olympic medals and 30 world championship medals.She has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and…
Long Beach plans to host eight Olympic events, will spend $933 million on infrastructure
From the outdoor terrace on the 11th floor of Long Beach City Hall, Mayor Rex Richardson looks upon the skyline of an imperfect downtown.Below is…
Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what’s the real L.A.?
Los Angeles is well-versed in deception. Bring water to the desert, and everything will turn green. Build miles of freeway, and no place will be…
Santa Monica ‘very close’ to agreeing to host beach volleyball during 2028 Olympics
Santa Monica officials say they are “very close” to reaching an agreement to host beach volleyball during the 2028 Summer Olympics, even though it might…