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California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
Japanese figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara turned a ceremonial first pitch into a viral moment at Dodger Stadium. The Olympic gold medalists combined their sport with baseball tradition when Kihara lifted Miura into the air for the throw. #
Canadian Winter Olympians and Paralympians received a hero's welcome at the Governor General's residence in Ottawa. The athletes celebrated their victories while inspiring the next generation of winter sports stars.
At a controversial sporting event where steroids were encouraged, three winners weren't taking any banned substances at all. The result proves clean athletes are already performing at remarkable levels.
Olympic medalist Fred Kerley competed without performance-enhancing drugs at the controversial Enhanced Games and won handily against chemically enhanced competitors. His victory sends a powerful message about hard work versus shortcuts.
Jennifer Lozano, Laredo's first Olympic athlete, dominated the 2026 Copa America boxing tournament with a perfect 7-0 record to claim her second international gold medal. The victory marks her strongest performance since qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Speed skating champion Erin Jackson made history as the first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold. Now she's juggling naps, kickball, and pursuing her third college degree while training for another shot at glory.
Fresh from the 2026 Winter Olympics, medal-winning figure skaters brought their championship routines to Portland's Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Stars like Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin performed for thousands of fans on Sunday.
Two years after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is back in Europe with partner Chloe San Jose for a celebratory trip. The moment marks a full-circle journey for the athlete who made history for the Philippines.
Two Rockhampton locals secretly funded a cheeky billboard featuring muscular cartoon crocodiles rowing to keep Olympic events in their city. The grassroots campaign fooled politicians into thinking it was an official government ad.
Speed skater Emery Lehman received Oak Park's first-ever Key to the Village despite feeling he doesn't measure up to other local sports legends. The two-time Olympic medalist who joined Team USA at just 17 is finally getting hometown recognition for his remarkable achievements.
Olympic champion Masai Russell blazed through the 100m hurdles in 12.14 seconds, missing the world record by just two hundredths of a second. The stunning performance in China marks the second-fastest time in history and shows she's just getting started.
Australian swimmer Elli Overton competed in three Olympics and never won a medal, yet her career was extraordinary. Now she's helping athletes, coaches, and parents rethink what success really means.
Japanese wrestler Rei Higuchi just made his comeback after winning gold in Paris, and he's chasing history: becoming only the second Japanese freestyle wrestler ever to win consecutive Olympic titles. He's already planning his strategy for the Los Angeles Games four years away.
Olympic silver medalist Giorgia Villa announced her retirement from gymnastics after an emotional journey that saw her overcome a devastating injury to finally achieve her Olympic dream. The 23-year-old Italian helped her team make history at Paris 2024, nearly three years after missing Tokyo 2020.
Japan's government is considering its highest civilian honor for speedskater Miho Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals. The recognition celebrates her decades of excellence and inspiration to millions.
Rugby league player Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same Sydney stadium where both his parents competed as Olympic athletes for Tonga. The 23-year-old winger brings world-class speed genes to the biggest stage in Australian rugby.
Two Paris Olympic champions stepped back onto the mat for the first time since their golden moments, each competing with their young daughters cheering from the stands. Kenichiro Fumita and Rei Higuchi both advanced to their finals at the Meiji Cup in Tokyo, marking triumphant returns after becoming parents.
India just landed one of the most decorated compound archers in history as their new coach. Dave Cousins will lead the team as compound archery makes its Olympic debut in 2028.
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.
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