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London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Big matchups and bigger bucks: Michael Johnson pledges Grand Slam Track will bring fantasy to life'

Michael Johnson is launching Grand Slam Track to elevate track and field between Olympics through high-stakes competitions and compelling athlete narratives.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto Raptors

Not slowing down: Andre De Grasse competing at Grand Slam Track in Miami, has eyes on L.A. 2028 | CBC Sports

London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Big matchups and bigger bucks: Michael Johnson pledges Grand Slam Track will bring fantasy to life'

Michael Johnson is launching Grand Slam Track to elevate track and field between Olympics through high-stakes competitions and compelling athlete narratives.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto Raptors

Not slowing down: Andre De Grasse competing at Grand Slam Track in Miami, has eyes on L.A. 2028 | CBC Sports

Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Dream pair: Griner happy in Atlanta; eyes Games

Brittney Griner aims to play in the 2028 Olympics after joining the Atlanta Dream, feeling re-energized by the change.
#soccer
#nfl
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

'She will be thrown into the deep end right away' - Olympic bronze medalist to debut with SD Worx-Protime at Vuelta Femenina

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

'She will be thrown into the deep end right away' - Olympic bronze medalist to debut with SD Worx-Protime at Vuelta Femenina

fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Olympic hot-air balloon set to return to Paris this summer

What a joy! I am looking forward to the return of the cauldron in the Paris sky this summer! This is very, very good news. It is an integral part.
Paris food
#sports-governance
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda's First Start & Hired By Team USA; MLB Record Tied For Consecutive Home Wins

Tommy Lasorda's first MLB start featured three wild pitches and an injury, marking an unfortunate debut for the legendary pitcher.
#coaching
#ioc
Media industry
fromNBC News
2 months ago

Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036

Comcast's expanded partnership with the IOC will significantly enhance Olympic broadcasting in the U.S. through 2036.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.

Kirsty Coventry has made history as the first woman and first African president of the International Olympic Committee.
Media industry
fromNBC News
2 months ago

Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036

Comcast's expanded partnership with the IOC will significantly enhance Olympic broadcasting in the U.S. through 2036.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.

Kirsty Coventry has made history as the first woman and first African president of the International Olympic Committee.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

After the flame has passed: is hosting an Olympic Games good for our wellbeing? | Sean Ingle

There was an increase in physical activity by six percentage points among the most inactive people in London... However, within 100 days of the Olympic flame being put out, all that good stuff had disappeared.
London politics
#world-cup
Los Angeles
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

California legislators form a new group to prepare for Olympics and World Cup. Here's what they have planned

Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area are set to gain significantly from hosting the World Cup and Olympics.
#sports
London politics
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan is officially backing a London bid for the 2040 Olympic Games

Sadiq Khan aims to position London as the world's sporting capital, targeting future events like the 2040 Olympics and enhancing the city's economy.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, claims IOC chief

The gender controversy involving female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics stems from a Russian fake news campaign, not real issues.
fromBustle
1 month ago
LA Clippers

Here's Why Jordan Chiles & Jade Carey Root For Each Other, Even As Competitors

London politics
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan is officially backing a London bid for the 2040 Olympic Games

Sadiq Khan aims to position London as the world's sporting capital, targeting future events like the 2040 Olympics and enhancing the city's economy.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, claims IOC chief

The gender controversy involving female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics stems from a Russian fake news campaign, not real issues.
fromBustle
1 month ago
LA Clippers

Here's Why Jordan Chiles & Jade Carey Root For Each Other, Even As Competitors

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic torches are a symbol of minimalism and sustainablity - Yanko Design

The Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Torches prioritize the flame, marking a shift towards sustainability and showcasing design inspired by the Anemone flower.
Fashion & style
#nhl
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York Islanders

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says UBS Arena will host a 'kickoff' event for the Olympics rather than 2026 All-Star Weekend

fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York Rangers

Sources: Islanders' Bo Horvat and Noah Dobson and Rangers' Will Cuylle expected to be on Team Canada for World Championship

fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York Islanders

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says UBS Arena will host a 'kickoff' event for the Olympics rather than 2026 All-Star Weekend

fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York Rangers

Sources: Islanders' Bo Horvat and Noah Dobson and Rangers' Will Cuylle expected to be on Team Canada for World Championship

fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Marathon one of the best experiences of my life - Yee

"It was probably one of the best experiences of my life if I'm being honest. I expected the crowd to be good but they were another level."
London politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

US Cricket moving headquarters from San Francisco to Dallas

"It's not if, it's how long' it will take to establish itself, said Johnny Grave, the league's chief executive officer, referring to the sport's budding fan base in the US."},{
Major League Baseball
#gymnastics
LA Clippers
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Jordan Chiles rediscovered that girl' at UCLA after Paris Olympics medal controversy

Jordan Chiles balances gymnastics, travel, and college life, while navigating emotional challenges from her controversial Olympic experience.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Simone Biles' coach says gymnast suffered from twisties' before 2016 Olympics

Simone Biles experienced 'twisties' before the 2016 Olympics, impacting her performance but she eventually overcame the challenge for the Games.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors

'I didn't think anything would come close to gymnastics' - Olympian Rhys McClenaghan on winning 'Dancing with the Stars'

LA Clippers
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Jordan Chiles rediscovered that girl' at UCLA after Paris Olympics medal controversy

Jordan Chiles balances gymnastics, travel, and college life, while navigating emotional challenges from her controversial Olympic experience.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Simone Biles' coach says gymnast suffered from twisties' before 2016 Olympics

Simone Biles experienced 'twisties' before the 2016 Olympics, impacting her performance but she eventually overcame the challenge for the Games.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors

'I didn't think anything would come close to gymnastics' - Olympian Rhys McClenaghan on winning 'Dancing with the Stars'

Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Don Mischer, Emmy-winning director and live-TV virtuoso, dies at 85

Don Mischer, renowned live TV director and producer, passed away at 85, leaving a legacy of iconic television events including the Super Bowl and Olympics.
#civil-rights
#fencing
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

How historic Olympic medal catapulted Canada's Eleanor Harvey into fencing's elite | CBC Sports

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

How historic Olympic medal catapulted Canada's Eleanor Harvey into fencing's elite | CBC Sports

#figure-skating
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alysa Liu left figure skating behind. She came back better than ever

Alysa Liu's victory marks a historic moment as the first American woman to win a world figure skating title in 19 years.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alysa Liu left figure skating behind. She came back better than ever

Alysa Liu's victory marks a historic moment as the first American woman to win a world figure skating title in 19 years.
#nwsl
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cool Britannia: skeleton stars target Olympic history despite a lack of ice

That Britain is the world's only top sliding nation permanently navigating a lack of frozen facilities betrays the directive's inadvertent satire.
Skiing
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Herdman reprimanded in Canada drone-spying case

The independent review, commissioned by Canada Soccer and released in a redacted form in November, concluded that it was clear the "practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents" predated the Paris Games.
Canada news
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Kids' Gym Franchise Becomes Olympic Training Path | Entrepreneur

USA Ninja Challenge is transforming from a children's fitness franchise into a significant part of the Olympic modern pentathlon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lovely gentle dinosaurs': Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing may be held in saltwater crocodile habitat

John Lever's dedication to saltwater crocodiles spans over 82 years, beginning with the capture of a three-metre female crocodile in 1982, highlighting the long-standing relationship between humans and wildlife in the region.
London politics
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Michael Olise is filling an Antoine Griezmann-shaped hole for France

Michael Olise's Olympic experience marked his transition to the French national team and the end of Antoine Griezmann's long tenure.
#transgender-athletes
#imane-khelif
Los Angeles
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Games eye L.A. 'rebirth,' Kendrick Lamar role

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will serve as a catalyst for rebuilding after recent wildfires, emphasizing resilience and community recovery.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

It's election day for the IOC choosing a new Olympics leader in a hard-to-call 7 candidate contest

"At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."
US Elections
Portland
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago

Skateboard stars returning to Portland - Rockstar Energy Open, Aug. 15-17 at Waterfront Park

Skateboarding appeals to both the young and older generations.
Tony Hawk remains an inspirational figure in skateboarding despite his age.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' closer to becoming reality DW 03/19/2025

The Enhanced Games, promoting drug use in sports, gained momentum after Trump's election win, attracting substantial investment and interest.
#nbc
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

NBC Makes $3 Billion Deal to Lock Up Olympics | Entrepreneur

NBC secured record ratings and advertising revenue during the Paris Olympics, leading to a new $3 billion deal with the IOC.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Olympics will stay on NBC for at least another decade

NBC to air Olympics through 2036 after new $3 billion deal with IOC.
Peacock experienced a substantial viewership increase during the last Olympics.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

NBC Makes $3 Billion Deal to Lock Up Olympics | Entrepreneur

NBC secured record ratings and advertising revenue during the Paris Olympics, leading to a new $3 billion deal with the IOC.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Olympics will stay on NBC for at least another decade

NBC to air Olympics through 2036 after new $3 billion deal with IOC.
Peacock experienced a substantial viewership increase during the last Olympics.
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