Olympics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Trump creating task force for LA Olympic Games

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday to create a task force on the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles.

Olympics News / ESPN / August 3

U.S. women set 4x100 medley relay WR at worlds

The U.S. women's 4x100 medley relay team of Gretchen Walsh, Regan Smith, Kate Douglas and Torri Huske set a world record at the swimming world championships.

Olympics News / ESPN / August 2

McLaughlin-Levrone wins second 400m U.S. title

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who has dominated the 400-meter hurdles in recent years, won her second U.S. title in the 400-meter flat Saturday to secure a spot at world championships later this summer.

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle at swimming worlds

Katie Ledecky remains the gold standard in the 800-meter freestyle, winning a gold medal Saturday at the swimming world championships in Singapore in a time of 8:05.62.

Olympics News / ESPN / August 2

Gaines urges changes amid U.S. swimming woes

Rowdy Gaines, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, called for big-time changes as the Americans struggle at the world championships in Singapore.

Olympics News / ESPN / August 1

Romano first female to join Enhanced Games

The Olympic-style sports venture that will run an event next year with no drug testing signed world-champion swimmer Megan Romano as its first female and first American athlete Thursday.

Olympics News / ESPN / August 1

5 different countries take gold at swim worlds

The gold medals were spread around on Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh from any finals on Day 6 in Singapore.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 29

Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights

Kenshiro Teraji (25-1, 16 KOs) will soon defend his world titles against Ricardo Sandoval (26-2, 18 KOs). Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card on July 30, at the Yokohama BUNTAI in Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 27

Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Wednesday, July 30, at Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Kenshiro Teraji vs Ricardo Sandoval will headline a Teiken promotions card. This flyweight world title fight will be for Teraji’s WBC and WBA titles.

Olympics News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Slovakia names former NHLer as head coach for 2026 Olympics

He took over midway through last year’s international cycle after Craig Ramsay, who had been at the head of the Slovak program since the 2017-18 season, contracted pneumonia.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 19

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

No scale fails in Frisco, TX, as Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs) and Phumelele Cafu (11-0-3, 8 KOs) made weight ahead of their big super flyweight unification bout live on DAZN.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 16

Diego Pacheco vs. Trevor McCumby: Preview & Betting Tips

Undefeated super middleweight contender Diego Pacheco returns to the ring this weekend in a tough test against fellow American Trevor McCumby. Pacheco (23-0, 18 KO’s), a towering and technically gifted 6ft4 168-pounder, has passed every test so far in his career.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 16

Jesse Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Saturday, July 19, at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Jesse Rodriguez vs Phumelele Cafu will headline a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

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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.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Matias Beats Puello In A ‘Close’ Decision To Become WBC Champ

Subriel Matias defeated Alberto Puello to become the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion via a majority decision,114-114, and 115-113 (twice), as you can see how the fight transpired.

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.

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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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).

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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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