OLYMPICS
Olympian Hudson-Smith says he's unsure if he's been paid what's owed by Grand Slam Track
Read full article: Olympian Hudson-Smith says he's unsure if he's been paid what's owed by Grand Slam TrackOlympic silver medalist Matt Hudson-Smith says he has “a memory like a fish” and doesn’t know if he’s been paid what he’s owed by Grand Slam Track, the league that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last year.
Frederick Richard makes a statement in more ways than one en route to first US gymnastics title
Read full article: Frederick Richard makes a statement in more ways than one en route to first US gymnastics titleFrederick Richard has won his first U.S. men's gymnastics all-around title, cementing his status as the leader of the men's program two years out from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river
Read full article: High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed riverParis is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower.
Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
Read full article: Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has hosted the U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House, honoring their accomplishments in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games.
Jade Carey returns home to the US gymnastics championships with 'no expectations, no pressure'
Read full article: Jade Carey returns home to the US gymnastics championships with 'no expectations, no pressure'Jade Carey doesn't need to compete at the U.S. gymnastics championships, but she's doing it for the joy.
Metro Detroit’s Stella Vajda skates into the spotlight, set to represent Team USA at Cranberry Cup
Read full article: Metro Detroit’s Stella Vajda skates into the spotlight, set to represent Team USA at Cranberry CupFourteen-year-old Metro Detroit figure skater Stella Vajda is turning an Olympic dream into real momentum on the ice.
IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup
Read full article: IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World CupThe IOC has cited having no jurisdiction over its member Gianni Infantino to explain why the FIFA leader will not be investigated for a lack of political neutrality.
Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032
Read full article: Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032The unveiling of a countdown clock marking six years to the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane included a timely appearance by a native bird known as the “bin chicken.”.
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour
Read full article: WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tourThe Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
Read full article: Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh KerrThe storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr.
Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
Read full article: Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on RussiaThe Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.
Denmark urges IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams
Read full article: Denmark urges IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teamsDenmark's parliament has asked the IOC to recognize its territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams.
Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status
Read full article: Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral statusRussian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events next season as neutral athletes for the first time since the full military invasion of Ukraine.
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Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-something
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-somethingSkier Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of what Serena Williams is going through as she prepares to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon at age 44.
X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams
Read full article: X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teamsThe X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe.
PWHL executive says fast-paced growth reflects surging demand and is validated by new investors
Read full article: PWHL executive says fast-paced growth reflects surging demand and is validated by new investorsThe PWHL is expanding faster than expected, doubling its teams to 12 ahead of its fourth season.
Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
Read full article: Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter OlympicsThe state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Games.
Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft
Read full article: Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draftWisconsin defender Caroline Harvey was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first pick in the PWHL draft in the latest major milestone achievement for the U.S. gold medal-winner and three-time college champion.
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event
Read full article: Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at eventOlympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.
US drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at Olympics
Read full article: US drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at OlympicsThe U.S. drug czar portrayed a menu of changes to anti-doping protocols being proposed by a World Anti-Doping Agency panel in advance of the LA Olympics as moves that would “undermine the trustworthiness of the performances of competitors” at those games in two years.
Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
Read full article: Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniformHaiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after FIFA deemed it too political.
Hilary Knight will play for PWHL expansion Detroit via sign-and-trade with Las Vegas, AP source says
Read full article: Hilary Knight will play for PWHL expansion Detroit via sign-and-trade with Las Vegas, AP source saysHilary Knight is heading to the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women's hockey’s most recognized stars.
Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity
Read full article: Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unityThe World Cup will feature star-studded opening ceremonies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
IIHF says it will determine Russia's eligibility on a tournament-by-tournament basis in 2026-27
Read full article: IIHF says it will determine Russia's eligibility on a tournament-by-tournament basis in 2026-27The International Ice Hockey Federation says it will determine the status of Russia's participation on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season.
Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds
Read full article: Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worldsMacklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
Read full article: IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in futureIOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games.
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Read full article: Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklersTennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark
Read full article: Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming markFred Kerley ran 100 meters in a pedestrian 9.97 seconds to win the Enhanced Games in a race where the sprinters were placed in the starting blocks four times because of false starts and untied shoes.
Sprinter Fred Kerley says he's running clean at Enhanced Games, and that he'll be at the LA Olympics
Read full article: Sprinter Fred Kerley says he's running clean at Enhanced Games, and that he'll be at the LA OlympicsSprinter Fred Kerley says he isn't taking performance enhancers as he embarks on the next phase of a career that officially kicks off Sunday at the Enhanced Games, where drugs are allowed.
Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Read full article: Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the NazisBerlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis.
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
Read full article: Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competitionA Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of
Read full article: These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard ofWith Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics, the U.S. women’s handball team will be able to play in the Games for the first time since 1996.
IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals
Read full article: IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete again without vetting as neutralsThe International Olympic Committee says athletes from Belarus should once again be able to compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status.
From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
Read full article: From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stageIndia 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.
Lindsey Vonn nominated to US ski team for next season as she faces long recovery from Olympic crash
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn nominated to US ski team for next season as she faces long recovery from Olympic crashIt’s easy to read into Lindsey Vonn being among the 48 athletes nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.