The Latest Breaking News from Summer Olympics

L.A.'s 2028 Olympics will go from July 14 to July 30

The 2028 Summer Olympics are now — officially — six years away as Los Angeles organizers have set the dates for the massive international competition that will take place at venues throughout Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2022

People mover, new bike paths and bus lanes: 2028 Olympics could fuel a transit boom in LA

LOS ANGELES — A new $1.4 billion electric people mover above the streets of Inglewood would whisk spectators past the Forum to the 2028 Summer Olympics opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium. Across the region, miles of new bike paths, more bus lanes and new bike shares would emerge.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

Commentary: The collisions between sports and politics underscore our need for tolerance of dissent

The intersection of sports and politics has occasionally been fraught with controversy. Amid the civil rights movement, Muhammad Ali was briefly banned from boxing for his stance on the Vietnam War. Tommie Smith and John Carlos were subject to significant criticism for raising their fists in a salute to Black…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2022

Mac Engel: Sha'Carri Richardson right about Olympics' double standard, wrong on racism

Sha'Carri Richardson got screwed out of a place in the Summer Olympics, but it was not because of the color of her skin.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

Where Will the Next Summer Olympics Be Held? Future Sites We Know So Far

The Summer Games are headed to the United States in 2028.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 15, 2022

Winning precision

After the Summer Olympics in 2008, Omega is back in Beijing for a winter edition, which kicked off last Friday at the Bird's Nest stadium.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2022

How To Watch The 2022 Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremonies, Time Difference, Streaming And More

The 2022 Winter Olympics kick off just six months after the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the details on the key events and how you can watch and stream the Olympic Games.

Benzinga · Feb 3, 2022

As Olympics 2022 set to open, avoiding a disaster might be considered success

BEIJING — China had something to prove when it hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2022

China's 2008 Olympics heralded its arrival on the world stage, but this year's Games will be very different

China is making a very different statement to the world with the opening of this year's Games when compared to the 2008 Summer Olympics. The clues are hidden in its choice of song and guest list.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2022

Chris Plys helps kick off mixed curling in comeback win for U.S. over Australia

BEIJING — Chris Plys had never been to Beijing's National Aquatic Centre, but he felt like he knew the place. On the wall of his office in Duluth, Minn., he has a signed photo of swimmer Michael Phelps at the 2008 Summer Olympics, racing to one of his eight gold…

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022