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A Great Athlete is a Healthy Athlete: Muaz’s Journey to Becoming a Fitness Captain
Every May, Special Olympics celebrates Fitness and Sport Month, recognizing the power of sport to support athlete health, fitness, and performance. To celebrate, I met with Special Olympics Pakistan athlete and Fitness Captain Muaz Khan to learn about his journey to becoming a Fitness Captain.
Champions of the Golden Valley earns Sports Emmys win for Olympics.com
Chronicling a nascent alpine skiing movement in Afghanistan, the documentary – currently streaming for free on Olympics.com – topped the outstanding sports documentary: long category at the 47th Sports Emmys on Tuesday, 26 May
What Norway’s dominance at the Winter Olympics can teach us about youth sports
The country’s focus for young people on ‘the joy of sport’ leads to much higher participation rates – and lots of Olympic gold Barry Finegold, CommonWealth Beacon EVERY CYCLE OF the Winter Olympics brings a familiar but uncomfortable storyline: The United States, with its vast population, enormous resources, and deep
How the Silicon Valley-backed steroid Olympics aim to get everyone hooked
As biohacking gains momentum among elites including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Peter Thiel-backed Enhanced Games aims to normalize longevity drugs through a Vegas sports spectacle. Critics call the premise dangerous and unethical.
A Buckeye in Ann Arbor: Remembering Jesse Owens and ‘The Greatest 45 Minutes in Sports’
There have been plenty of iconic moments in sports, including Jesse Owens’ showing at the 1936 Olympics. Incredibly, winning four gold medals may not be his greatest athletic performance. Tha…
Kerley running clean at Enhanced Games, will compete at LA28
American sprinter Fred Kerley says his will run clean at the upcoming Enhanced Games, adding that he also expects to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
Studying sports and disability, he laid the groundwork for the Special Olympics
Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.
Berlin OKs bid to host Olympics on or after anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Supporters argue that hosting the Games could boost investment, tourism and international visibility for the city.
NHL named Sports League of the Year
From the players returning to the Winter Olympics, the GR8 Chase, and two outdoor games in Florida, The NHL was named Sports League of the Year at the Sports Business Awards
Special Olympics and Young 9 Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Sports
Two-year Partnership to Grow Special Olympics Unified Sports® in North Carolina and the Caribbean
NHL named League of the Year at Sports Business Journal Awards
Players in Olympics, outdoor games in Florida among reasons for victory
NHL named League of the Year at Sports Business Journal Awards
Players in Olympics, outdoor games in Florida among reasons for victory
Mainstream Anime Moments Create Big Business Opportunities
CU Denver Expert Explains Why Anime Crossovers are Booming with Organizations like the Denver Broncos, NBA, FIFA, and Olympics Anime has gone mainstream
Flag football moves toward NCAA title status before '28 Olympics
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact voted Tuesday to recommend that Divisions I, II and III add a national collegiate flag football championship as soon as the spring of 2028.
How this South Jersey multi-sport athlete made her way onto the U.S. Special Olympics roster
2026 Special Olympics USA Games Announces Opening Ceremony Entertainment Lineup, Tickets on Sale Now
/PRNewswire/ -- Demi Lovato and Jon Batiste will perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on June 20 at Huntington Bank...
Two orphan manatees begin rehab at Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science
IN BRIEF: Special blessing for new Epiphany Cathedral church bells; SPD supports Special Olympics; new Venice Middle School principal; Pinewood Derby.
Dakar 2026: The three sports making their Youth Olympic Games debut
From baseball5 to skateboarding to the ancient Chinese martial art of wushu, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be more inclusive than ever
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
Turner once owned the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks and the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, and the rest of his sports interests were about as varied as could be — everything from professional wrestling to sailing to the Olympics
The political controversy overshadowing the Venice Biennale
Protests, resignations and boycotts dominate opening of the ‘Art Olympics’
From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
India is expanding its influence in international sports, with the 2030 Commonwealth Games set for Ahmedabad and a bid for the 2036 Olympics in the same city
Ronald Smothers, Times Reporter Who Covered Protest and Politics, Dies at 79
In a career that included 35 years at The New York Times, he chronicled the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential run and the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
LA28 Olympics: What are the new sports and events at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles?
Lacrosse and cricket return after more than a century, flag football and squash make their Olympic debuts, and new events arrive in swimming, track, gymnastics and more.
Lindsey Vonn not emotionally ready to decide about racing again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
1,200 Athletes Ready for Special Olympics Summer Games in Utica
Excitement is building as the Special Olympics Summer Games prepare to welcome 1,200 athletes.
Simone Biles on mental health advocacy: "We're making progress, we're making change"
The 11-time Olympic medallist on how she sees mental health in sports five years after her conversation-sparking Olympics at Tokyo 2020.
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
Editorial | Sports ticket pricing is absurd
The upcoming FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics have shown that it may be more worth it to simply plop down on your couch to watch the games.
Allyson Felix attempting Olympic comeback at 40: Most decorated women's track athlete eyes 2028 Games
Felix would be 42 when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin
In Comcast’s “Legendary February,” Live Sports Drew Fans—But at a High Price
Comcast’s NBCUniversal went all-in on sports in February. The bet was wildly successful—and wildly expensive. Over a month that the company dubbed “Legendary February,” NBCUniversal aired Super Bowl LX, the Milan Cortina Olympics and National Basketball Association games live across its TV chan
New cricket stadium in California heralds sport's Olympic return after 128 years
Construction is underway for a new world-class cricket venue in Southern California, which will be used for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
LA28 outlines terms for its second Olympics ticket drop
Despite backlash over high prices and fees, LA28 says it sold more than 4 million tickets in its first ticket drop. The next sale will open in August.
AJPH Supplement Spotlighting Special Olympics Health Programming Demonstrates How Inclusive Public Health Spaces Improve the Health of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Implementing strategies to improve health outcomes in all communities requires public health spaces to include people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at the table when it comes to policy, funding and research decisions. As one of the largest organizations providing inclusive health programs for, and collecting health data on, people with IDD, Special Olympics provides a roadmap, in a new AJPH supplement, for public health practitioners to follow to address the profound health needs of people with IDD. The supplement, titled “Achieving Health Equity for People with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Making an Elusive Goal A Reality,” outlines the urgent need for inclusive health systems and equipping health care workers.
What are the new Olympic sports and events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games?
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games is bringing several new sports, events, and athlete quotas.
Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka claim top honours at 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards
Paris Saint-Germain is named Team of the Year, Nadia Comăneci receives the Lifetime Achievement prize as winners span the Olympic Games, tennis, football, and Formula One.
More than sports: Special Olympics USA Games coming to UMN this summer
When the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games come to Minnesota in June, thousands of athletes, coaches and volunteers will gather for a week of competition. For athlete Lucy Haugland and...
2026 Laureus World Sports Awards: New ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce "very excited for possibilities" in
The three-time Olympic champion spoke to Olympics.com in Madrid on Sunday (19 April) ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards. She's enthused to become an athlete advocate.
How much influencer earn at Coachella, the 'Influencer Olympics'
Influencers at Coachella can earn five-figure fees for promoting brands, but many are happy to trade social posts for VIP tickets and villa stays.
Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu to co-host the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards
A galaxy of top sporting stars is set to grace the awards at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid on Monday, 20 April.
Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’
Eileen Gu is never one to shirk a challenge. After a successful 2026 Winter Olympics, Gu sat down with CNN Sports to discuss her successes and future plans.
Michael Phelps Reflects on Impact of His Mental Health Advocacy
Michael Phelps sits down with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas for a new series called Great Americans to mark 250 years of the United States. Phelps talks about his life after the Olympics and reflects on the impact that openly discussing his mental health struggles has had on others and why he says that's "better than winning an Olympic gold medal."
First college women’s flag football tournament signals latest step to becoming NCAA sport
With women’s flag football set to debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics, nearly 60 Division I schools have already added the sport.
LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics
Los Angeles hotels are "sounding alarm bells" over a $30-per-hour minimum wage law, according to an AHLA report citing reduced hiring and canceled investments.
When is LA28's next Olympics ticket drop, and where are $28 tickets?
The Times asked readers for their burning questions regarding the Olympics, and it’s the ticketing process that’s bringing the most heat.
Utah business leaders put up $30M in race to save the Great Salt Lake before the Olympics
Utah business leaders just pledged $30M to help save the Great Salt Lake before the 2034 Olympics.
NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement
The ‘Sunday Night Football’ play-by-play voice and NBC Olympics primetime host, who began his broadcasting career at Syracuse University's own WAER-FM, will address graduates May 10.
The Sunday Read: Inside the Sports Science That Has the Bruins Feeling Their Best
The NHL has been playing through a condensed schedule this season due to the Olympics
The Sunday Read: Inside the Sports Science That Has the Bruins Feeling Their Best
The NHL has been playing through a condensed schedule this season due to the Olympics
Move More, Live Healthier Lives: Special Olympics Health Messengers and Coaches Inspiring Their Communities to Get Moving
On World Day for Physical Activity, we’re highlighting Athlete Leaders and a coach who have taken on a variety of leadership roles to empower athletes to stay active year-round. Get to know them!
Mary Rand, Pioneering Track and Field Olympian, Dies at 86
At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, she became the first British woman to win a gold medal in track and field, and the first to win three medals in one Games.
Sharks Locker Room: Team of Destiny?
Randy Hahn said it. View this post on Instagram And maybe, just maybe, after a five-game losing streak around the Olympics and a recent six-game skid that really shook the faith…maybe the San Jose Sharks are a team of destiny? With 28 seconds to go, the Sharks edged the Anaheim Ducks 4-3, for their third-straight […] The post Sharks Locker Room: Team of Destiny? appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
NFL announces plans to develop a professional flag football league for men and women
A launch timeline for the new league is expected to align with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Basketball tournament makes space for trans athletes amid international sports bans
The court, split into competitive and recreational sides, pitted players of all genders against each other for 15-minute matchups less than a week after transgender female athletes were banned from women’s events at the Olympics after the International Olympic Committee agreed to a new eligibility policy.
Two Olympic Channel films nominated for Sports Emmy Awards 2026 - Watch now for free
Champions of the Golden Valley and Chuskit & Saldon: Frozen Dreams of Ladakh were both shortlisted for the 47th edition of the annual awards, with the winners announced in May.
Caster Semenya calls out IOC chief over Olympic transgender ban
Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya expressed her disappointment with International Committee President Kirsty Coventry over the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the Olympics.
I'm the oldest US Olympian. I still have to work a full-time job.
Rich Ruohonen is 54 and competed in the Olympics as a curler while working full time as a lawyer, balancing training, travel, and long hours.
Olympians react to the IOC policy change to protect women's sports
Olympians including Martina Navratilova and Nancy Hogshead are responding to the IOC's decision to bar biological males from women's sports, calling it a step toward fairness.
Olympics bans transgender athletes from women’s sports
The new policy, which aligns with an executive order from Trump, will go into effect for the U.S.-hosted 2028 summer games.
Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Transgender women banned from Olympics by new IOC policy
The new policy limits eligibility in women’s events to biological females based on genetic screening beginning at the 2028 Games.
International Olympic Committee announces new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies.
PWHL Takeover Tour in Detroit as women's hockey rides Olympic high
Women's hockey is enjoying a wave of interest thanks to USA's victory at the 2026 Olympics, a boost for the PWHL.
Peace of mind was Mikaela Shiffrin's biggest victory in 2026 Winter Olympics
Olympic legends Mikaela Shiffrin and Simone Biles are fierce advocates for athletes prioritizing their mental health.
Team USA flag football team should consider these 12 NFL stars ... but not Tom Brady
These NFL players should consider making a run at Team USA inclusion in order to earn the first football gold medal in Olympics history.
Teaching Health Through Food: Kayla’s Passion for Nutrition
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Renee Dease met with Special Olympics Michigan staff member, Health Messenger, and athlete, Kayla Cornell, to talk about how she empowers Special Olympics athletes to build healthier habits through practical cooking skills and nutrition education. Check out their conversation below.
Brady, NFL stars to test flag football skills vs. Team USA ahead of Olympics debut
Are NFL players better than flag football athletes at flag football? We could get the answer at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic this weekend.
90 Human Rights and Sports Groups Call for Olympics to Drop “Sex Testing” Plans
As recently as November, IOC president Kirsty Coventry signaled they would bring the practice back.
Tom Brady 'unlikely' to play flag football at 2028 Olympics but leaves door open: 'Never say never'
Brady did not entirely rule out an appearance on the inaugural Team USA roster
Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes
Global sports leaders reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.
A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits
A weeklong series of site visits across Ireland highlighted innovative partnerships, athlete led initiatives, and institutional leadership advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
U.S. completes historic hockey sweep in Olympics, Paralympics
Three weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals, the Americans overcame their neighbors again to win Paralympic gold and complete the three-peat at Milan Cortina.
Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans for 2028 Olympics After WBC Exit
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani opened up about the 2028 Olympics and his desired involvement as the games hit the Los Angeles area in a couple years.
UFC Winnipeg adds exciting bantamweight banger
The Olympics are over – but USA vs. Canada is not.
Muir has 'more to give' after Olympic near misses
The frustration of two fourth-placed finishes at the Winter Olympics can be a "big motivation" for Kirsty Muir, with the Scottish freestyle skier insisting she has "a lot more to give".
How three Paralympians are passing on lessons from sports and life to the next generation
Three Team USA Paralympic athletes are mentoring young students and passing on lessons from the field of competition and beyond.
Injured Lindsey Vonn drops out of lead in season downhill standings
Lindsey Vonn had been atop the World Cup downhill standings all season, having been on the podium in every race ahead of Milano Cortina Olympics
Finding Strength in Community: Heather’s Mental Health Journey
In light of new research from Special Olympics Health published in JAMA Network Open, Renee Dease, a longstanding member of the Special Olympics movement, sat down with Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete and Health Messenger, Heather Holland, to talk about mental health, stigma, and the power of community.
A guide to the sports, events and classifications of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will feature 79 medal events across six sports. At the heart of everything is a rigorous classification process that all athletes must go through.
Peacock and NBC Sports Network Set to Broadcast BIG EAST Basketball Tournament Action
NEW YORK -- Fresh off NBC Sports' "Legendary February," with the network featuring BIG EAST basketball in addition to Super Bowl LX, the NBA All-Star game, and the Winter Olympics from Milan Cortina, the calendar has turned to March and the excitement of BIG EAST Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament play will enjoy comprehensive coverage on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
StubHub launches first-ever women's sports ticketing platform after post-Olympics surge
StubHub's new HerSportsHub platform comes after women's sports ticket demand surged 360% for WNBA and 150% for NWSL following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Laureus World Sports Awards 2026: Duplantis, Alcaraz, McLaughlin-Levrone, Ledecky lead nominations
Find out the full list of nominees for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards. Winners will be crowned in Madrid on 20 April.
Hundreds of athletes compete at Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament
Guest Column: Winter sports and brave attempts
This week, Joanne Sherman reminisces about her relationship with winter sports amid the backdrop of the Winter Olympics.
Photos: Seattle welcomes home gold medal Torrent Olympians with record-breaking attendance
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Flavor Flav is celebrating women's sports in Las Vegas. Here's why
Flavor Flav announced an event this summer, celebrating “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” in Las Vegas, following Trump's dismissive comment about the women's hockey team.
US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians
While the Trump administration has shown no hesitation to bash Canada – especially after the US men’s Olympic hockey team won gold in overtime – one of the players took issue with a recent AI-generated TikTok posted by the White House that made it sound like he was trash-talking Canadians.
NFL offseason trade candidates; James Harden out due to fractured thumb
Plus, Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks after being injured at the Olympics
Olympic star Jack Hughes earns huge ovation during NHL return
The 2026 Winter Olympics might be over, but Jack Hughes is still living his best life as he prepares for the final stretch of the NHL season. The New Jersey Devils standout returned to his NHL team Wednesday after visiting…
Macklin Celebrini brings Olympics momentum to Sharks: ‘Came so close’
Macklin Celebrini, 19, returned Wednesday to the San Jose Sharks and a landscape transformed by his incredible performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Readers Write: ICE detaining children, voter ID, politics and the Olympics, Boundary Waters mining
We cannot support such evil.
Olympics bring local bump in winter sports
MADISON, Wis. — Amid the Olympics, local ice rinks and other winter sports areas have seen spikes in attendance.
Colorado’s Olympic medalists, the Nuggets’ season so far, and more sports news
KGNU’s Aramis Loma Guzman sat down with host Abby O’Brien to discuss Colorado’s Olympians, the Nuggets’ rocky season, and local soccer and football news. Colorado sent 32 athletes to the Winter Olympics — the highest number of any state. Nine gold medals were brought home by notable athletes like ...
If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028
In Milan, athletes showed that patriotism can be generous. In Los Angeles, that definition will be tested on the biggest, loudest stage sport can offer
Patel's appearance at U.S. men's hockey celebration renews scrutiny of FBI director's travels
The episode deepened questions about Patel's personal travels, a persistent storyline from the first year of his tenure not only because of their frequency but also because he had chastised his predecessor, Chris Wray, for his use of the FBI plane.
FBI director joins U.S. men's hockey team in celebration of Olympic gold medal
Videos shared on social media showed a pumped-up Patel drinking beer from a bottle and spraying the rest around the locker room
Winter Olympics 2026: Team USA women's hockey declines President Donald Trump's invite to State of the Union
The High Rates of Mental Health Struggles
New research from Special Olympics Health, authored by SOI Chief Health Officer, Dr. Dimitri Christakis was published in JAMA Network Open titled: Anxiety, Depression, and Care Barriers in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Breaking down USA's win vs. Canada in the Olympics | Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call (2/21)
Olympics recap: The sports staff share moments that stuck out to them during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
From USA vs. Canada ice hockey to Alysa Liu tugging at heartstrings all across the nation — the 2026 Winter Olympics was full of unforgettable moments for our sports writers.
Italy throws farewell party, passes torch to France
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena.