Olympics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Spain hoops coach Scariolo takes Real Madrid job

Spain coach Sergio Scariolo will take over Real Madrid's basketball team after EuroBasket, the club said Thursday.

SafeSport facing scrutiny over fired investigator

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is facing scrutiny over its favorable treatment of a now-fired investigator, who was arrested once for theft and again for harassment, despite knowing about his infractions.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 3

Brisbane lands deal to fund sites for 2032 Games

Queensland state officials say they have secured a deal with the Australian federal government for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane that commits 50/50 funding for minor venues and $788 million toward a new main stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 2

NHL players get green light to play in '26 Games

NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 2

Spain men's hoops coach Scariolo to step down

Sergio Scariolo will not continue as coach of Spain's basketball team after EuroBasket.

Joey Chestnut eating records: King of more than hot dogs

Joey Chestnut is one of the most decorated competitive eaters of all time. Take a look at some of the notable records he holds in his career.

Atlanta Braves 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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Olympics News / ESPN / July 1

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025: Time, channel, prize

Joey Chestnut makes his triumphant return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025. Check out how to watch the July 4th action on ESPN.

World champion’s brutal knockout erased a month of memories for his fierce opponent

Brian Norman Jr. scored a ‘Knockout of The Year’ contender in his recent world title defense in Japan. Brian Norman Jr. won the WBO interim welterweight title with a stunning tenth-round KO over Giovanni Santillan.

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.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 20

What’s Next For Brian Norman Jr.?

Brian Norman Jr. defended his WBO Welterweight Title, beating Jin Sasaki via a fifth-round stoppage, as we look at his next steps. Norman Jr. went undefeated with a 28-0 record, with 21 knockouts.

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.

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.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 11

Andres Campos Carrying Hopes of A Nation Into Clash With ‘Idol’ Nonito Donaire

Things seemed to be going smoothly for Andres Campos (17-2-1, 6 KOs) as he entered training camp for a June 14 fight date. Set to compete on the card coinciding with the WBA Fedelatin Convention in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Chilean had a regional title in his sights as he and his team attempted to map out a path back to the world title scene.

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.

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

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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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Jordan Love News / Yardbarker / May 24

Jordan Love has three-word response to Olympic flag football question

NFL team owners voted on Tuesday to unanimously approve a proposal that will allow players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif.

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