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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
19 minutes ago
Real Madrid

When are the final World Cup squads announced?

World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, with final squads announced by May 30, leading to the tournament starting on June 11.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago
English Premier League

When is the England World Cup 2026 squad announced?

England manager Thomas Tuchel aims to build a competitive squad for World Cup 2026 amid challenges and a tight selection timeline.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Sir Craig Reedie, key London 2012 Olympics figure and former BOA chair, dies aged 84

Sir Craig Reedie, influential in the Olympic movement and anti-doping efforts, has passed away at 84, leaving a significant legacy in sports administration.
#olympics
LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Get ready for oohs and aahs at Arcadia Invitational with arrival of Olympian Quincy Wilson

Quincy Wilson competes at the Arcadia Invitational, while Servite's relay teams aim for success against top competition.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
#journalism
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations player of the tournament for second year running

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
#ioc
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Olympics cave to Trump, banning transgender women from competition

The IOC has approved a policy restricting women's event participation to biological females, effective at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Olympics cave to Trump, banning transgender women from competition

The IOC has approved a policy restricting women's event participation to biological females, effective at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
Women
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

How to watch the Women's Six Nations on TV in France

The Women's Six Nations tournament begins on April 11th, featuring France's team aiming to challenge England's dominance.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

He's phenomenal': American teen fast becoming athletics' next big thing

Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion in track and field history at 17, showcasing extraordinary talent and humility.
fromKTLA
6 days ago

What to know before LA28 Olympic tickets go on sale

Fans whose billing ZIP codes fall within qualifying counties in Los Angeles and Oklahoma were automatically entered into the LA & OKC Locals Presale. Randomly selected registrants will receive 48‑hour purchase windows, with notifications sent on a rolling basis through April 4.
Los Angeles
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson rejoin USWNT roster for Japan friendlies

Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson return to the USWNT for matches against Japan after long absences due to maternity leave and injury.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes

The new IOC policy on female athletes impacts those with Differences in Sexual Development more than trans athletes.
#athletics
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's something bling': Gout Gout ready to sparkle as he enters new phase of sprint career

Gout Gout expresses growing confidence ahead of a rematch with Lachie Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet, highlighting his experience and training improvements.
Canada news
fromBlueJaysNation
3 weeks ago

Everything is still right in front of Team Canada entering final days of pool play

Canada faces a winner-take-all matchup against Cuba on Wednesday to advance to the WBC knockout round for the first time, with their strongest roster featuring multiple major league pitchers.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Team GB mixed doubles curlers must beat Italy after psychology' affects China defeat

Great Britain's mixed doubles curling pair must defeat Italy to reach semi-finals after losing to China 10-5 in their round-robin match.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

What Makes the Olympics Feel So Good?

Healthy competition fosters community, trust, and mutual improvement, while toxic competition drives anxiety and isolation in workplaces.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

Michael Johnson will not appear on BBC athletics coverage in 2026 following the collapse of his Grand Slam Track league, which left athletes and creditors unpaid over $30 million in debts.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

GB strike golden treble at world indoors with Hodgkinson, Hunter Bell and Caudery

Britain achieved three gold medals in under 30 minutes at the world indoor athletics championship, marking a historic moment for the sport.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

British female athletes forced to pay for sex tests to compete

World Athletics, the international governing body for athletics, requires all athletes to undergo an SRY test before competing in the female category for all major championships and Diamond League events. The rule is in place to exclude trans women and intersex people from competition. The SRY gene tests are used to detect the presence of the Y chromosome via a cheek swab or blood sample and cost £185.
World politics
#transgender-athletes
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

Over 80 human rights and sports groups oppose the IOC's reported plans for universal genetic sex testing and blanket bans on transgender and intersex athletes.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

UK Sport will raise performance targets for the 2030 Winter Paralympics after Great Britain won only one silver medal at Milano-Cortina, prompting a review of the British winter Paralympic programme's future direction and efficiency.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
Skiing
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Guided Speed

Visually impaired para-Alpine skiers compete with sighted guides using radio communication to navigate ski runs during Paralympic events.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My 15-year-old is training for the 2034 Olympics. We are considering looking for financial sponsors for him.

Gavin Canzano, 15, is a talented aerial skier training with the US Ski Team program, supported by his parents pursuing the 2034 Olympics.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

Three teams you need to keep an eye on in the lead up to the Olympics

NHL teams are jockeying for playoff positioning in the three weeks before the Olympic break, with intra-divisional games likely to dramatically shift standings.
#curling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jadin O'Brien's path: A track star gets a message, and winds up part of the US Olympic bobsled team

Jadin O'Brien thought she was being scammed. The Milan Cortina Olympics and the sport of bobsled, for that matter were not anywhere near O'Brien's radar a couple years ago, when the Notre Dame track and field star saw that someone sent her a direct message on Instagram. The message was ignored. Several months later, the same person slid into O'Brien's DMs again.
US news
#2026-winter-olympics
fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That's a Good Thing

fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That's a Good Thing

Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What does it take to eat like an Olympian?

Winter Olympic athletes must prioritize consuming sufficient calories to meet sport- and individual-specific energy demands; strict diets matter less than adequate fuel.
#team-gb
#winter-olympics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Winter Olympics briefing: Great Britain are on a golden roll as records tumble

Great Britain secured two historic Winter Olympic golds: its first snow gold in mixed team snowboard cross and the inaugural skeleton mixed team title.
Canada news
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

Canada is chasing back to back Olympic gold and the pressure is massive

Canada's women's hockey team enters the Olympics as the favorite, having won five of the last six tournaments and fielding a 23-player PWHL-based roster.
#olympic-funding
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

The United States enters the Olympics with something to prove again

After beating Canada 3-1 during group play of the Four Nations Faceoff, you could make an argument for the United States to be considered the favourite to win gold in the final. But just five days later, in that same game, the United States could not get the job done, ultimately succumbing to Canada 3-2 in overtime. Almost a year later, that loss still stings. A lot.
National Hockey League
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India's 2036 Olympic aspirations face tough scrutiny

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in India, and the country is making strong efforts to host the 2036 Olympics, with the aim of giving more and more players greater opportunities to compete,
World news
US news
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Would Like to Request Funding to Study Pairs Figure Skaters' Brains

Pairs figure skating combines technical jumps, spins, and footwork with lifts, twists, throws, and death spirals for transcendent highs and dangerous falls.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Should the U.S. be prevented from competing in the Olympics like other lawless nations? - LGBTQ Nation

The 1980 U.S. Olympic boycott responded to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; similar foreign-policy conduct under Trump raises concerns about U.S. participation and international accountability.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
#speed-skating
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

The window may be opening for Sweden at just the right Olympic time

The last time Sweden won gold at the Winter Olympics was in 2006. That men's hockey entry, captained by Mats Sundin, rallied from a third-place group stage finish and to eventually secure the gold medal. Since that point, the men's national hockey program won just one silver medal while making it to the bronze medal game once. They also haven't won gold at the IIHF World Championship since 2018.
National Hockey League
#gb-snowsport
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

2026 Olympics: USA hockey looks to stay sharp vs. Denmark | amNewYork

Team USA men's hockey easily handled Latvia in their opening game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing a 5-1 victory. The focus now turns to their second round-robin game against Denmark on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. ET. Denmark lost their opener 3-1 to Germany but played better than the scoreline suggests. They outshot the Germans 38-25 but struggled to contain the star power of Leon Draisaitl and Tim Stutzle.
National Hockey League
#ski-mountaineering
fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Loneliness of Olympic village vanishes in joyful moment you pull on Team GB kit | Lizzy Yarnold

One of the great joys of being an Olympian is arriving at the athletes' village and, with it, the shift in your identity from just being a skeleton athlete to being a part of Team GB. There is a real belonging in putting on the T-shirt or jacket with your country's flag on, and of course with the Olympic rings a symbol of hope and peace and togetherness.
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