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The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Tuesday of Super Bowl week in San Francisco, featuring a flag football game aimed at global appeal and player celebration, with plans to possibly expand international focus ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be the first to allow corporate sponsor names on venues, a shift from traditional policies, to boost revenue and reduce costs, with existing sponsors retaining rights and new opportunities opening for branding, all while maintaining the 'clean venue' policy for the field of play.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasizing a stance against transgender women participating in women's sports, promising strong testing measures, and pledging federal support for security and success of the Games.
President Trump is set to lead a White House task force for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, highlighting his ongoing support for the event amid tense relations with local officials and ongoing security concerns.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the possibility of extending the midseason break in 2028 to accommodate both the All-Star Game and the Los Angeles Olympics, with potential participation of MLB players in the Olympic baseball event. The plan involves logistical challenges such as scheduling, insurance, and venue considerations, but it remains a feasible option that could impact the traditional All-Star Game hosting locations and timing.
The schedule for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, set from July 12 to July 30, conflicts with the traditional dates of the Tour de France, potentially causing logistical challenges for the cycling events.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics schedule has been released, with the Games set to run from July 14 to July 30, featuring a new event order, including switching the weeks for athletics and swimming, and a record number of medal events on Day 15. The schedule was developed with international cooperation, and the city’s youth sports program has surpassed one million enrollments. This will be LA's third time hosting the Olympics, and the first for the Paralympics.
New IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasizes the importance of protecting women's sports categories at the 2028 Olympics, advocating for scientific and fair inclusion policies that exclude biological males from women's competitions, inspired by policies like those of World Athletics.
Patrick Mahomes announced he will not participate in the 2028 Olympic flag football event, leaving it to younger players, as the NFL allows its players to compete in the sport at the Los Angeles Games.
Oklahoma City will host the canoe slalom and softball events during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The city has been preparing for this role for six years, with venues built to international standards. This marks the return of softball to the Olympics, and Oklahoma City is expected to provide a dynamic environment for both athletes and fans.
The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will see significant venue changes, including moving basketball to the new Intuit Dome, placing a temporary swimming pool in SoFi Stadium, and relocating softball games to Oklahoma City. These adjustments aim to incorporate Southern California's latest sports venues, increase ticket availability, and generate an estimated $156 million in savings and revenue. The International Olympic Committee has conditionally approved the proposal, pending a vote by the Los Angeles City Council.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved flag football, along with cricket, lacrosse, squash, and baseball-softball, for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Flag football would be a 5-on-5 event played on a 50-yard field, and it has gained popularity among children aged 6-12 in the US. NFL player Tyreek Hill expressed interest in competing in the Olympics and assembling a superteam for flag football, stating that it would be "amazing" to win a medal for the US. However, there is no indication yet if NFL players would be eligible to play in the Olympics.