Olympics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

U.K. gov't backs London bid for '29 track worlds

The British government has announced its support of London's bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships.

Trans woman sues Princeton over sprint removal

Sadie Schreiner, a transgender woman, is suing Princeton claiming she was illegally removed shortly before her race in a school-hosted track meet in May.

Biles, SGA, Eagles capture top honors at ESPYS

Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home top athlete honors, while the Super Bowl champ Eagles won best team at Wednesday night's ESPYS.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 16

Skiing medalist Groenvold dies of lightning strike

Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 16

Wellbrock win starts delayed open water program

Florian Wellbrock of Germany won the men's 10-kilometer race in 1:59:55.5 as open water competition at the World Swimming Championships began after two postponements because of water-quality problems.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 15

Open water swim worlds to go ahead after review

Open water swimming at the World Championships in Singapore has been postponed again because of "water quality levels exceeding acceptable thresholds."

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

MLB players may be eligible to play in 2028 L.A. Olympics

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Olympics News / Field Level Media / July 13

American Quincy Wilson sets under-18 400m record for 4th time

Quincy Wilson continues to prove he will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future, especially after the 17-year-old speedster completed the 400-meter sprint in Memphis in 44.10 seconds on Saturday to set the under-18 world record -- for the fourth time.

Olympics News / Yardbarker

The most memorable U.S. Summer Olympic performances

Every four years presents another opportunity for American athletes to make lasting memories for both themselves and their country. Here's our list of 25 all-time great Summer Olympic performances from American athletes.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 7

Alycia Baumgardner vs. Jennifer Miranda: Preview & Betting Tips

Alycia Baumgardner puts her undisputed super-featherweight crown on the line against Spain’s unbeaten contender Jennifer Miranda on Friday night. With all major belts at 130-pounds in her possession, Alycia Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KO’s) is on a mission to continue her dominance.

Eddy Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 1

Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves

Olympic medal winners, regardless of the sport they shine in, are rarely found in the pro ranks of other sports.

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The 'MLB stolen base leaders since 1990' quiz

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 20

Peter McGrail vs. Ionut Baluta: Preview & Betting Tips

After the injury withdrawal of Shabaz Masoud, Peter McGrail now faces off against Romania’s Ionut Baluta in a high-risk low reward clash in Birmingham on Saturday night. Peter McGrail (11-1, 6 KO’s) has made a smooth transition into the pro ranks after having a standout amateur career.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 20

Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodríguez Jr.: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Galal Yafai (9-0, 7 KOs) and Francisco Rodríguez Jr. (39-6-1, 27 KOs, 1 NC) will soon face each other in a 12-round flyweight clash. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England.

Jin Sasaki Suffers Memory Loss After Brutal Brian Norman Jr Knockout

Jin Sasaki has no memory of the night he attempted to make history as the first Japanese boxer to win a welterweight world title. On June 15, 2025, Sasaki (15–2, 10 KOs) was knocked out by American contender Brian Norman Jr.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 19

Galal Yafai Vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Breakdown

Galal Yafai boxes Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on June 21 as we look at the breakdown of the bout. Yafai defends his WBC Interim Flyweight Title for the first time following his Sunny Edwards stoppage in the fight before.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 17

Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Brian Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs, 2 NCs) will soon defend his WBO welterweight world title against Jin Sasaki (19-1-1, 17 KOs). Their bout headlines an Ohashi Promotions card at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / June 3

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas calls out bettor for verbal abuse

Gabby Thomas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, said that an adult male sports bettor followed and verbally abused her during a Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia over the weekend.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 3

Callum Simpson vs. Ivan Zucco: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On June 7, at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley, Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco will headline a BOXXER promotions card live on Sky Sports. This super middleweight main event will be for the vacant EBU European title.

Patrick Mahomes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Patrick Mahomes answers whether he wants to play Olympic flag football

Patrick Mahomes is viewed by many as the best option to be the quarterback of Team USA’s first Olympic flag football team, but does he even want to play?

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Olympics News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Russia to be barred from 2026 Winter Olympics

In an article from Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, he shares that the International Olympic Committee will officially bar the Russian Federation from participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics. It’ll mark the second consecutive Winter Olympic Games that Russia has been barred from due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Darrell Doucette III gives opinion on flag football roster makeup at Olympics

Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Doucette III gives opinion on flag roster makeup at Olympics

Darrell Doucette III gives opinion on flag football roster makeup at Olympics

In 2028, active NFL players will be eligible to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics (provided the necessary arrangements can be made, of course).

Roger Goodell: USA Football will select Olympic flag football rosters, not NFL

Flag football star Doucette’s highlights surface amid Olympic debate

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25

Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics

Jamaica has the 107th-ranked basketball team in the world and the 22nd-ranked team in the Americas. But adding a talented set of twins could lift the Jamaicans to a new level.

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The '2008 Team USA men's basketball' quiz