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2028 Olympic Games

U.S. OLYMPIC MOVEMENT: U.S. NGB merry-go-round sees chief execs excused in sailing, swimming, now figure skating!

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HEARD AT HALFTIME: Federations banning Russians en masse; Russian oligarch Usmanov steps down at FIE; Federal funds now supporting Oregon22

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BEIJING 2022/Friday Review & Preview: Opening Ceremony includes chilling message of Chinese control amid Bach’s call for peace

2028 Olympic Games

LANE ONE: Gymnasts’ letter calling for USOPC Board removal includes striking inconsistencies, and dangers for U.S. athletes and LA28

2020 Olympic Games

THE TICKER: S. 2330 sent to White House; USA Wrestling skips 2020 World Champs; WADA could get more investigative powers; new Giro d’Italia leader

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LANE ONE: The USOC figured out that it has an undiscovered sponsor: the NCAA

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LANE ONE: Athlete protests about the USOC demonstrate how to miss an opportunity

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2028 Olympic Games

LOS ANGELES 2028: LA28 announces most of the remaining Olympic venues, all in Southern California

Surfing

SURFING: Fascinating battle underway as U.S. Ski & Snowboard tries to take over as U.S. National Governing Body for surfing!

1984 Olympic Games

PANORAMA: Commonwealth Sport chief Jenkins steps down; man who hit van der Poel with water bottle during Paris-Roubaix turns himself in!

Olympic Winter Games 2026

MILAN CORTINA 2026: Elegant, spare 2026 Olympic and Paralympic torches revealed in Milan and Osaka

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PANORAMA: Milan Cortina ‘26 budget increases (a little); FIFA gifts $1 million to 11 U.S. cities; Martens crushes men’s 400 m Free world record!