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Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty is back in the pool, training for what he calls the hardest two years of his career. The three-time gold medalist aims for a fourth Olympics in LA 2028, motivated by a new 50m breaststroke event.
Australian sailors are training at the LA 2028 Olympic venue, aiming to extend their incredible four-gold-medal winning streak in men's single-handed sailing. Double Olympic champion Matt Wearn leads fourteen squad members learning the waters where they'll compete in two years.
Los Angeles is installing two massive trash-collecting devices in the LA and San Gabriel rivers to stop hundreds of tons of garbage from reaching the Pacific Ocean. The ambitious cleanup project aims to be ready before the city hosts the 2028 Olympics.
Los Angeles is bringing a massive floating trash collector to the San Gabriel River to stop pollution before it reaches the ocean ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The technology has already pulled over 200 tons of garbage from another LA waterway.
Australian sailors are training at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic venue this week, aiming to extend an incredible four-decade winning streak in sailing's most competitive event. Double Olympic champion Matt Wearn leads a 14-athlete squad learning the waters where they'll chase history.
Los Angeles just locked in nearly $600 million in clean energy commitments ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, transforming the city's infrastructure while cleaning its air. From electric school buses to thousands of new EV chargers, these investments will benefit communities long after the Olympic torch goes out. ##
When the pianist fell ill at a live La La Land concert, composer Justin Hurwitz asked 2,500 audience members if anyone could sight-read the Oscar-winning score. One man raised his hand and pulled off the performance of a lifetime.
Three high-tech trash interceptors will stop up to 570 tonnes of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The system launches across Los Angeles rivers ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Los Angeles is deploying high-tech floating barges that have already collected 200 tons of trash from local rivers, and they're expanding the program to clean beaches before the 2028 Summer Olympics. The innovative system catches garbage before it reaches the ocean.
Los Angeles is deploying new trash-catching technology in two more rivers to stop hundreds of tons of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean before the 2028 Olympic Games. The city's first device has already prevented nearly 200 tons of trash from polluting local beaches.
Los Angeles is calling all heroes: the 2028 Olympics needs 60,000 volunteers to help make the Games unforgettable. Applications opened Tuesday with Olympic legend Carl Lewis leading the charge.
Los Angeles is installing innovative barriers in two major rivers to stop up to 628 tons of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The cleanup expands ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, when millions will visit the city's coastline.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson claimed victory in her season opener at the LA Grand Prix, calling it a "wake-up call" for her 2028 Olympic dreams. Racing just blocks from where she hopes to win gold on home soil, Richardson finished in 10.99 seconds and shared what competing in Los Angeles means for her journey ahead.
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix is considering a return to track at age 42 for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The hometown hero calls it a "once-in-a-lifetime homecoming" worth exploring.
Major League Baseball's top players are likely headed to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for the first time in years. Commissioner Rob Manfred says momentum is building to bring America's pastime back to the world's biggest stage.
Olympic gymnastics champion Suni Lee announced her return to the sport exactly two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Games begin. The six-time Olympic medalist is making a historic run at her third consecutive Olympics.
After winning gold in swimming at the Tokyo Paralympics, Tupou Neiufi is now training to compete in shot put while pursuing her passion for disability care. The 25-year-old New Zealander hopes to qualify for the 2028 LA Games in both sports.
When a pianist fell ill during a live La La Land concert in Sydney, a college student in the audience volunteered to replace him. Sterling Nasa improvised a jaw-dropping solo that earned a standing ovation from 2,500 fans and praise from the film's Oscar-winning composer.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced she's coming out of retirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After battling a rare kidney disease and pandemic challenges, the 23-year-old is ready to chase one more Olympic dream on home soil.
Track legend Allyson Felix is considering a return to competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history could compete on home soil at age 42.
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