Olympics
Damage from wildfires creates logistical challenges in preparation for LA28
The Southern California wildfires that have “ripped across the region” have presented L.A. “with a challenge that would test the bandwidth and resources of any city” in attempting to host the 2028 Summer Olympics , according to Adam Nagourney of the N.Y. TIMES. He wrote "no one is suggesting that th...
Phelps calls out USOPC for not providing enough mental health resources
Former Olympian Michael Phelps has called on the USOPC to “‘put the athletes first’ and provide more mental health resources to struggling athletes,” according to Matt Hubbard of the BALTIMORE SUN. Phelps yesterday appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and indicated that the USOPC “failed to help him a...
Purdue president joining USOPC board
Chiang takes the independent board seat vacated by chairman Gene Sykes, who now serves in his capacity as a member of the IOC, a position he was elected to in July. Chiang will serve the final two years of Sykes' original term and be eligible for election of two additional four-year terms.
Biles family aiming to keep success rolling at World Champions Centre as new Olympic cycle starts
As another Olympic cycle begins, the Biles family wants to keep the conveyor belt going with their World Champions Centre gym in Spring, TX.
Lake Placid emerges as intended Plan B venue for 2026 Winter Olympic sliding events
BID DETAILS : SPORTS TRAVEL MAGAZINE’s Matt Traub notes Lake Placid’s bid for being a 2026 venue "offers the venue, existing venue staff plus utilities at no cost to the Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee.” The Italian sliding teams would also be "allowed to use the facilities full-time for tr...
NBCU wins five IOC awards for Paris coverage
NBCUniversal won five Olympic Golden Rings awards for its coverage of the Paris Games.
Milan-Cortina Games sliding track progressing
The IOC pushed for the Milan-Cortina Games to host sliding events outside of Italy, but with the Olympics just more than 14 months away, the controversial project to rebuild the Cortina d’Ampezzo track is moving forward.
USA Volleyball hires Jamie Weston as CCO
USA Volleyball has hired Jaime Weston as its chief commercial officer, bringing the veteran sports and entertainment executive to the national governing body in a key hire for new CEO John Speraw .
L.A. transit officials seeking $3.2B in federal funding for 2028 Olympics
L.A. transit officials are "asking President-elect Donald Trump to dedicate" $3.2B to fund transportation projects for the 2028 Summer Olympics, according to Rachel Uranga of the L.A. TIMES. Local officials are “ waiting to see how willing Trump is to support the 2028 Olympics in California,” where ...
Unnamed Olympic NGB eyeing HQ in Colorado Springs
WORD FOR WORD : In Denver, Analisa Romano noted "Project Kiwi" describes the organization as the NGB for a major Olympic sport with a mission "to build a community and culture of health, safety, and excellence, where athletes can thrive in sport and life." The wording is “identical to the mission of...
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But this is also not about us. So, we asked ‘What do people need?’ They need a little bit of fun, maybe a little bit of levity, a little bit of normalcy, those conversations about basketball.-- ESPN’s Malika Andrews, on the decision to structure yesterday’s “NBA Today” show as normal as possible despite the ongoing California wildfires.
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