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City and Olympic boss joust over who gets big Games contracts
Your morning catch-up: L.A. officials want more business from 2028 Olympic committee, another woman accused Swalwell of assault and more big stories
'Industrial' clickbait disinformation targets Australian politics
From anti-transgender narratives about Olympic swimmers to
'Industrial' clickbait disinformation targets Australian politics
From anti-transgender narratives about Olympic swimmers to
Swimming becomes the first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
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.
Midland County Sports Hall honors six inductees at banquet
Masterful coaching, Olympic heights, basketball glory, baseball excellence, and the power to convey them all in writing were honored Saturday at the Midland County Sports Hall of Fame induction.
Local youth science fair winners to compete in Canada-wide fair next month
Hundreds of Grade 5-12 students gathered at the Olympic Oval on Saturday for the final day of the Calgary Youth Science Fair, which named 17 finalists, who will compete in the national fair next month...
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.
From Olympic Gold to Founder: Allyson Felix’s Next Chapter
Olympic champion turned investor Allyson Felix discusses how she is helping reshape the future of women’s sports through investing & brand-building.
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.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement
The 2026 Hall of Fame class also includes Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
Flavor Flav, a longtime supporter of women's sports, is courtside at Final Four
Flavor Flav was among the celebrities in attendance at the women's Final Four on Friday night, sitting courtside for the UConn-South Carolina game with former Gamecocks player Aliyah Boston. Flav, a founding member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, is also friends with Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley. The 67-year-old Flav is a longtime supporter of women's sports and attended various Olympic competitions this winter.
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.
Here’s how to purchase tickets for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
The Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games are still more than two years away, but the window for purchasing tickets officially opens this week.
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.
Women's Olympic sports limited to biological females from 2028
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
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.
Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney seeks living kidney donor as family goes public with health struggles
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Lee Haney is urgently seeking a living kidney donor after his son revealed the bodybuilding legend's kidney is failing.
From The Sports Desk: Baseball’s new frontier
Plus, Ilia Malinin begins his post-Olympic comeback tour.
An ode to Olympic sports
Under the current cash-grabbing model, universities are harmfully disregarding the fundamental purpose of collegiate athletics.
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.
German men's biathlon coaches stay, women's coaches leave after flop
Tobias Reiter und Jens Filbrich have kept their jobs as coaches of Germany's men's biathlon team despite their equivalents in the women's team leaving their roles. The season which finished on Sunday was hugely disappointing for the former biathlon powerhouses, with just one Olympic bronze medal and no World Cup wins.
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.
Should I care about Tom Brady, Logan Paul and flag football? I need to know
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic features NFL stars, Team USA and, yes, celebrities. With flag football now on the Olympic program, should we care?
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.
New Details Emerge on Donald Trump's Upcoming College Sports Executive Order
Sources tell Yahoo Sports the upcoming executive order will address employment, transfers, eligibility, collectives, and Olympic sports.
How Sports Are Helping Peacock Originals Fly Higher
Turns out hosting the two biggest sporting events of the year can be a real boon for your streaming service. It’s perhaps unsurprising that NBCUniversal’s Peacock racked up major wins in the month it carried both the Super Bowl and the most-watched Winter Olympic Games in over a decade, not to mention a massively watched NBA All-Star […]
Olympic champion to appear at science festival
Sir Christopher Dean will be giving a talk at the Colliderfest in Hull on Saturday.
UFC Winnipeg adds exciting bantamweight banger
The Olympics are over – but USA vs. Canada is not.
Behind the Crown & Anchor – Delivering Royal Caribbean’s Next-Level Entertainment
Royal Caribbean delivers the ultimate entertainment at sea – from Broadway-caliber productions and original shows to high-diving AquaTheater performances, Olympic-level ice skating shows and immersive live music across the fleet. In the episode of Behind the Crown & Anchor, go behind the curtain of Royal Caribbean’s entertainment innovation - spotlighting the creatives, performers, production teams and technology that power these next-generation experiences.
Behind the Crown & Anchor Short – Delivering Royal Caribbean’s Next-Level Entertainment
Royal Caribbean delivers the ultimate entertainment at sea – from Broadway-caliber productions and original shows to high-diving AquaTheater performances, Olympic-level ice skating shows and immersive live music across the fleet. In the episode of Behind the Crown & Anchor, go behind the curtain of Royal Caribbean’s entertainment innovation - spotlighting the creatives, performers, production teams and technology that power these next-generation experiences.
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".
Best US national parks in spring, from woman who's visited all of them
As someone who's been to all 63, I think Yosemite, Death Valley, and Olympic are some of the best US national parks to visit in the spring months.
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.
Region urged to 'dream big' for sporting future
A new organisation wants to help the North East host sport events like the Olympic Games.
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.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey, Mark Johnson win top WCHA honors
The WCHA held its awards banquet Wednesday March 4 in St. Paul, Minn. and Olympic hero Caroline Harvey and coach Mark Johnson were big winners.
Olympic Sports Coaches Show Set for February - West Virginia University Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mountaineer Sports Network from Learfield has announced the March schedule for its WVU Olympic Sports Coaches Show live from the Moun...
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.
Ducks comeback magic runs out to sturdy, league-leading Avalanche
Anaheim allowed the first goal of the game for the fourth straight game out of the Olympic break, but Colorado showed its mettle as the NHLs' top team to bolster and button down that early lead en route to a 5-1 victory.
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.
Alysa Liu's Mental Health Was Once 'Horrible.' 2 Habits Changed Everything
The Olympic gold medalist in figure skating says her mental health used to be "absolutely horrible." How she turned it around and her advice to others who are struggling.
The Science of Olympic Performance | Sports
The Science of Olympic Performance | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
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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Six great reads: Gisèle Pelicot, Olympic politics and European dating tips
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days
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.
Sports quiz of the week: Olympic heroes, world champions and Norwegian stars
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, ice hockey, skiing, boxing, cricket and motor racing?
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
Politics ruined what should've been U.S. hockey's shining moment
Politicians hijacked fans' joy of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey gold medal win, turning a moment of unity into another example of America's division.
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 ...
Our Men’s Hockey Team’s Historic Win Was Just Too Much for Sports Writers to Bear
The USA men’s hockey team won gold after 46 years. Critics focus on politics, but fans are celebrating a historic American victory.
Guest List for State of the Union Includes Epstein Victims, Erika Kirk and U.S. Olympic Hockey Players
Democratic lawmakers invited victims of Jeffrey Epstein and of President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
Boomer Esiason rips ‘very attractive’ Olympic star: ‘She’s insufferable’
Olympic champion Eileen Gu is once again drawing criticism in the U.S. — this time from WFAN host Boomer Esiason.
Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers over post-Olympic gold in men’s hockey
Outrage thrashed online with Kash Patel chugging beer in locker room, President Trump joking about women’s team.
Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers over post-Olympic gold in men’s hockey
Outrage thrashed online with Kash Patel chugging beer in locker room, President Trump joking about women’s team.
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
US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invite, citing scheduling
The gold medal-winning US Olympic women’s hockey team has declined an invitation to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, citing scheduling issues.
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
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
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.