2028 Olympics

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At the LA Olympics, Some Events to Be Held 1.3K Miles From LA

Canoe slalom and softball fans will need to head to Oklahoma during LA Olympics

(Newser) - The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are sporting a twist: not all events are happening in California—or even in the same time zone. While some competitions will sprawl across Southern California, from soccer in Pasadena to volleyball in Anaheim, two sports are making a 1,300-mile leap...

Trump Creates 2028 Olympics Task Force

He says military, National Guard might be used for security at LA Games

(Newser) - President Trump on Tuesday established a task force on the 2028 Olympic Games being held in Los Angeles that he said would ensure the event is "safe, seamless, and historically successful." The 2028 Games will be the first Olympics to be hosted by the US since the 2002...

Dr. Dre: I Want to Be an Olympian in 2028
Dr Dre:
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Aug 13, 2024 2:23 PM CDT

Dr Dre: I'm Trying Out for Olympics

Rapper, 59, says he'd like to compete in archery in 2028

(Newser) - Dr. Dre says he's serious about trying to compete as an Olympian at age 63. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight , the 59-year-old rapper and entrepreneur says he'd like to try out for the Team USA archery team that will compete in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles,...

At Paris Olympics, That Gold Is Also Worth Cash

Top finishers will receive $50K from World Athletics

(Newser) - This year's Olympians are fighting for more than a medal. They'll each vie for a chunk of a $2.4 million prize pot offered for the first time by governing body World Athletics. Gold medalists in each of the 48 athletic events will take home $50,000, with...

LA Wants These 5 Sports Added to the 2028 Olympics

Flag football will likely be included at the games in 2028

(Newser) - Flag football took a key step toward becoming an Olympic sport in 2028, a victory for the NFL and organizers in Los Angeles who want to bring a distinctly American sport to the Summer Games as they return to the United States for the first time in 32 years. Two...

It's Officially Paris 2024, LA 2028 for Olympics

IOC 'rubber stamps' previously determined arrangement

(Newser) - This was one of those rare Olympic moments where everyone walked away a winner. Paris for 2024. Los Angeles for 2028. And the International Olympic Committee for transforming an unruly bidding process to lock down its future by choosing not one, but two Summer Olympics hosts at the same time....

Los Angeles Reaches Deal to Host 2028 Olympics

That leaves Paris for 2024

(Newser) - Los Angeles has reached an agreement with international Olympic leaders that will open the way for the city to host the 2028 Summer Games, the AP reports. City Council President Herb Wesson's office confirmed the deal Monday. Spokeswoman Caolinn Mejza says the pact is expected to be reviewed by...

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