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IOC approves Oklahoma City to host Olympic softball, canoe slalom during the 2028 Los Angeles Games

By CLIFF BRUNT
Jun 24, 2024 6:00 am - OKLAHOMA CITY — The Los Angeles Olympics appear to be heading to Oklahoma — about 1,300 miles east of the host city. In an effort to maximize existing facilities and keep...
Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed

By BETH HARRIS
Jun 24, 2024 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Friday announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million in combined savings and reven...
Lyles speeds through finals to earn spot at Olympics in 100 meters

By EDDIE PELLS
Jun 23, 2024 10:05 pm - EUGENE, Ore. — Noah Lyles locked down the first major step in his quest for an Olympic sprint double Sunday, coming from behind to win the 100 meters at U.S. track trials...
Simone Manuel channels her winning side, touches first in 50 free to claim individual Olympic race

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 23, 2024 9:36 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Simone Manuel was feeling a bit down as she prepared for her final shot to swim an individual event at the Paris Olympics. So she pulled out some video of ...
Caeleb Dressel, swimming's reluctant star, is finding more joy as he heads to another Olympics

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 23, 2024 3:59 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel still seems a bit tortured by the trappings of Olympic stardom. Even as he was claiming two victories at the U.S. swimming trials and settin...
Sha’Carri Richardson sprints onto U.S. Olympic team after winning 100 in 10.71 seconds

By EDDIE PELLS
Jun 22, 2024 10:58 pm - EUGENE, Ore. — Two steps before she reached the finish line, Sha'Carri Richardson started pounding her chest. She knew she had it won. Anyone who doesn't see her as the s...
Olympic track hopeful Eric Holt quits job, moves in with parents to focus on making Paris Games

By PAT GRAHAM
Jun 22, 2024 9:55 pm - EUGENE, Ore. — Middle-distance runner Eric Holt quit his job and moved back in with his parents. They pay his cellphone bill and let him use the car for a long commute to...
Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 22, 2024 9:42 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Keep a...
Sha’Carri Richardson overcomes wobbly start for win in first heat at Olympic trials

By EDDIE PELLS
Jun 21, 2024 10:30 pm - Her burst out of the starting block was more like a wobble. Sha'Carri Richardson also raced with one of her shoelaces untied.
Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at U.S. Olympic swim trials

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 21, 2024 9:42 pm - After a long layoff and all the doubts about whether he'd reclaim his place as one of the world's greatest swimmers, Caeleb Dressel is beginning to look like himself again.

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