Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

Olympics

Sports

Boxers La Cruz and López recover some pride for Cuba at Pan American Games

Cuba, once a sports superpower, now celebrates every gold medal at the Pan American Games

Boxers La Cruz and López recover some pride for Cuba at Pan American Games
Sports

Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics

Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult

Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics
Environment|Sports

Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax

Ragnhild Mowinckel of Norway has become the first skier to be disqualified for a forbidden type of wax on her skis

Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax
Sports

Youth movement: Fishel, Shaw score their first U.S. goals as American women defeat Colombia 3-0

Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw both scored their first international goals and the United States defeated Colombia 3-0 in an exhibition match on Sunday

Youth movement: Fishel, Shaw score their first U.S. goals as American women defeat Colombia 3-0
Health|News|Sports

Mary Lou Retton says she's 'overwhelmed' with love and support as she recovers from rare pneumonia

American gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton says she is “overwhelmed with all the love and support” she has received and is slowly recovering with family after being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia earlier this month

Mary Lou Retton says she's 'overwhelmed' with love and support as she recovers from rare pneumonia
Political|Sports

Russian Olympic officials appeal to sports court against suspension by IOC

The Russian Olympic Committee has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports against a suspension by the IOC last month for incorporating Ukrainian sports councils

Russian Olympic officials appeal to sports court against suspension by IOC
News

'She shreds': Skateboarding girls up their game at California contest

In the bowls and street skating ledges and rails of U.S. skate parks, women and girls exude pride over their increasingly impressive skateboarding

'She shreds': Skateboarding girls up their game at California contest
News|Sports|World

Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC after cricket and others were added to 2028 LA program

Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and athlete quotas at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers have been added to the program

Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC after cricket and others were added to 2028 LA program
News|Sports|Technology

While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer

While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool
Political|Sports|World

Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games

Russia has clashed with the International Olympic Committee on the floor of the United Nations before 118 member states voted to adopt a traditional truce around the Paris Summer Games next year

Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games
News|Political|Sports|World

French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics

A French army general involved in the preparations says France’s military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year’s Paris Olympics

French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics
World

Olympics-Tahiti locals say plans for smaller surf judging tower still unacceptable

Residents of the Tahitian village that will host the 2024 Olympic surfing event remain opposed to plans to build a new smaller judging tower on the reef, saying it will

Olympics-Tahiti locals say plans for smaller surf judging tower still unacceptable
Sports

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events

Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events
News|Political|Sports|World

Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee

Stay and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime show

Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee
News|Sports|World

European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition

The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions, calling into question how they could qualify for next year’s Olympics

European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition
Sports

NHL bringing 2024 draft to Las Vegas and The Sphere. League also says salary cap will rise in '24

The last centralized NHL Draft for the foreseeable future is going out with the glitz and bright lights of Vegas

NHL bringing 2024 draft to Las Vegas and The Sphere. League also says salary cap will rise in '24
Business

In Olympics race, Adidas pursues edge in new sports

As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year's Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp its brand on smaller events such as breaking,

In Olympics race, Adidas pursues edge in new sports
Environment|News|Sports|World

Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will resume this week to prepare the surfing venue in Tahiti after an uproar over damage to a coral reef put efforts on hold

Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef
News|Sports|World

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics
News|Sports|World

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games
News|Sports|World

South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp

South Korea’s Olympic chief has defended a decision to send hundreds of athletes to a military camp next week as part of preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris

South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp
Political|Sports

After surviving corruption crises, Olympics and soccer move to let presidents stay longer in power

When the Olympic movement and international soccer lived through very public corruption crises, both agreed to limit the terms of their presidents in an effort to protect them in the future

After surviving corruption crises, Olympics and soccer move to let presidents stay longer in power
Sports

Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure

Jake Paul is teaming up with USA Boxing to put a spotlight on the nation’s top competitors at the Paris Olympics

Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure
Environment|News|Sports|World

New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will continue on a new tower for judges and TV cameras at the surfing venue in Tahiti

New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers
Business|News|Sports|World

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

The forecourt of Paris City Hall sparkles with activity this holiday season, including a Christmas market and huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

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