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India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

Al Jazeera

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will be aiming to take the next step towards booking a spot for the Paris Olympics when they take on Iran, Taiwan and the Philippines in Perth.

AAP

Rebecca Adlington reveals late miscarriage of baby daughter, saying: ‘We will forever love her’

The double Olympic gold medallist put a heartbreak emoji alongside the text-based post on Instagram

Evening Standard

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Kelvin Kiptum in the time of Eliud Kipchoge — how the marathon just got more interesting

Kelvin Kiptum, 23, has taken the long-distance world by storm, shattering Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 34 seconds in the Chicago Marathon. Kiptum has won three marathons in as many starts, owns three of the six fastest times in history & is aiming for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

PV Sindhu advances to semifinals at Denmark Open

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu displayed her exceptional skills to secure a place in the semifinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament with a comfortable victory over Thailand's Supanida Katethong. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, has been facing a winless phase this season but showed glimpses of…

The Times of India

Softball Gets Much-Needed Boost With 2028 Olympics Inclusion

The sport will return for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 after last appearing in the Olympics in ’21.

Sports Illustrated

Fitz-Gerald says it's time for squash to start again

Squash great Sarah Fitz-Gerald says the sport in Australia has a golden opportunity to become fashionable again after being accepted into the Olympics.

AAP

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Mary Lou Retton still in ICU after ‘scary setback’ in pneumonia fight – daughter

Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton experienced a “pretty scary setback” in her fight against a rare form of pneumonia this week, her daughter said

The Guardian - US

Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympic organizers

Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics say their headquarters have again been visited by French financial prosecutors who are investigating suspicions of favoritism, conflicts of interest and misuse of funds in the awarding of contracts

The Independent UK

Olympic Legend Mary Lou Retton Suffers ‘Scary Setback’ in Pneumonia Battle

The former Olympic champion remains in ICU with pneumonia.

Sports Illustrated

I will take a call on my future before Paris Olympics: Sreejesh

Indian custodian keen to become a coach after he retires and dreams of being in charge of Indian team in Olympics

The Times of India

With Paris on the Horizon, U.S. Track and Field Team Is Making Leaps

With another Olympic cycle dawning, the experienced Americans are preparing for domination.

Sports Illustrated

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Teases Participation on Olympic Flag Football Superteam

The All-Pro edge rusher expressed his interest in joining the team for the 2028 Summer Games.

Sports Illustrated

It takes more than just teams to make a match; fans are important too

India's cricket in World Cup has been excellent, but denying visas to Pakistan fans shows a churlishness. India-Pakistan match was one-sided, with few Pakistan supporters. India-Pakistan matches are a money-spinner and a distraction from political issues. Politicians appear/disappear depending on team's performance. India must work on 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' to bid…

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The Independent UK

Pan American Games set to open in Chile with many athletes eyeing spots at the Paris Olympics

The Pan American Games open Friday in Chile’s capital with more than 100 spots available for next year’s Paris Olympics and the usual contest to see who will finish second behind the United States in the medals chart

The Independent UK

Tom Pidcock not ready to focus solely on Tour de France despite Ineos ‘pressure’

The 24-year-old Yorkshireman is the reigning Olympic and world mountain bike champion

AAP

Lacrosse looms as new Olympic medal hope for Australia

Lacrosse is one of the new sports added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles where Australia are likely to be one of the genuine medal contenders.

AAP

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.

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How Kayla Harrison improved her mental health after first career loss

It's been a year of growth for two-time PFL season winner and Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison.

The Independent UK

A closer look at the five sports given the go-ahead for the 2028 Olympic Games

The proposal was approved at the International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai on Monday, with only two delegates voting against the new events.

Fortune

Flag football and squash are joining the 2028 Olympic Games

Break dancing is getting added earlier—it will be a recognized Olympic sport at the Paris Games in 2024.

The Hindu

Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

The Times of India

Cricket returns to Olympics after over a century

Squash set for debut at Los Angeles 2028; Lacrosse, Flag Football Baseball/Softball too make the cut

The Independent UK

Olympic committee president Thomas Bach says term limits at the IOC 'are necessary'

IOC president Thomas Bach says presidential term limits “are necessary.”

The Independent UK

LA Olympic Games gets green light for five sports entering in 2028

The proposal was approved at the IOC Session in Mumbai on Monday.

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