#olympics-2028

#olympics-2028

The International Olympic Committee is nearing a ban on transgender women from participating in women's sports at the Olympics, according to multiple reports coming out of Europe on Monday. The Times in the United Kingdom was the first to report that the ban had already been put in place, but multiple outlets have confirmed that such a decision could be finalized within the next six to 12 months, meaning it would be in place for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The Pro Bowl is coming, or at least its rebranded version of a flag-football game plus other player-friendly events. In conjunction with Super Bowl week next February, the NFL will deploy this season's version of the Pro Bowl Games to Moscone Center on Feb. 3. Specifically, an AFC vs. NFC flag football game will take place on a 50-yard field on the Tuesday before Super Bowl LX.

Donald Trump has again said he'd pressure Fifa to remove 2026 World Cup games from a host city on the basis of that city's politics, with Boston becoming the third such city to come in for threats from the US president. Trump also said he would consider similar action against Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics on account of potential safety issues.

MIES, Switzerland -- Basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start two days before the opening ceremony for those Games, organizers confirmed Wednesday. FIBA, the sport's global governing body, said that it has reviewed a revised basketball schedule for Los Angeles and that games will begin on July 12, 2028 -- ahead of the July 14 opening ceremony. It is unclear if the men's tournament, the women's tournament or both will start before the official opening.

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Trump's latest travel ban creates uncertainty for foreign visitors aiming to attend major sporting events like the World Cup and Olympics, raising questions about accessibility.