Reg Tayler has been named head coach of the world champion Australian women's rugby sevens team, succeeding Tim Walsh. Tayler will lead the squad in its two-year preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming for a gold medal.
The LAPD is considering freezing its training academy operations for months after January 2028 to deploy over 300 training officers for the 2028 Olympics. This proposal faces strong opposition from the police union, warning of severe officer shortages and safety risks for Los Angeles, as current staffing is far below the estimated need for the Games.
The IOC provisionally lifted its suspension of Russia, allowing Russian athletes a path to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision, citing Russia's distancing from occupied Ukrainian territories, faces criticism from Ukraine and concerns over past doping scandals.
The IOC has requested international sports federations to stop vetting Russian athletes for neutral status for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows a recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national identities, despite Belarus's military alliance with Russia in the Ukraine invasion.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as neutrals if they meet anti-doping rules. The IOC still condemns the Ukraine invasion but believes athletes shouldn't be penalized for government actions.
India's women's cricket team secured a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, marking cricket's return after 128 years, despite a group-stage exit from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. They qualified as Asia's highest-placed eligible team.
Organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration to host a pro-am golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles. The event is not an official Olympic competition but aims to foster a productive relationship with the White House.
Organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to host a pro-am golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles. The event is not official but aims to foster a productive relationship with the White House.
Debut film Tycoon, set around the 2028 Summer Olympics in a dystopian Los Angeles, explores survival, economic precarity, and resistance against a megacorporation controlling protein distribution amid a meat ban and cockroach infestation.
A viral TikTok video led to a five-fold increase in turnout for US Olympic women's handball tryouts in Los Angeles. Many aspiring athletes, like Rylee White, are pivoting to the sport late in life, hoping to compete in the 2028 LA Olympics despite significant resource challenges for USA Handball.
Simone Biles opens up about her mental health struggles following the Tokyo Olympics, reflecting on the pressure that led her to step away from competition. In a recent interview, the Olympic champion shared how the experience changed her perspective on strength and vulnerability. Two years later, Biles continues to focus on her well-being while keeping her future in gymnastics open, including a possible return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Simone Biles opens up about her mental health struggles following the Tokyo Olympics, reflecting on the pressure that led her to step away from competition. In a recent interview, the Olympic champion shared how the experience changed her perspective on strength and vulnerability. Two years later, Biles continues to focus on her well-being while keeping her future in gymnastics open, including a possible return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Simone Biles opens up about her mental health struggles following the Tokyo Olympics, reflecting on the pressure that led her to step away from competition. In a recent interview, the Olympic champion shared how the experience changed her perspective on strength and vulnerability. Two years later, Biles continues to focus on her well-being while keeping her future in gymnastics open, including a possible return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 World Cup-winning captain, is enduring one of his worst IPL seasons with just 162 runs in eight games for Mumbai Indians. The 35-year-old has faced criticism after scoring 157 runs in the World Cup, with 84 coming against USA. As MI and CSK prepare for their 'Clasico' clash, Suryakumar needs to deliver with playoffs hopes fading. Coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the struggling batter, emphasizing his practice performance and historical excellence.
