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LA 2028 Olympics Under Scrutiny Over Leadership Ties and Transit Delays
world5 days ago

LA 2028 Olympics Under Scrutiny Over Leadership Ties and Transit Delays

As Los Angeles gears up for the 2028 Summer Games, leadership questions dog LA28 after Epstein-related disclosures about chairman Casey Wasserman and calls for his resignation, while IOC concerns over sponsorship and optics persist. Compounding worries are infrastructure delays, notably the LAX People Mover now slated for late 2026 and a lagging D Line extension, as the city pursues a “no-build Olympics” using existing venues. LA lists 28 projects to complete by 2028, about a third of which are finished. The plan includes expanding soccer to six U.S. cities, including a Rose Bowl finale, and officials say they’re studying Milan-Cortina for lessons, even as critics warn the timeline remains tight.

via The New York Times|
#epstein#infrastructure#la28
politics6 days ago

LA 2028 Olympics tested by scandal and boycott fears amid Trump-era tensions

LA's 2028 Olympic plans are being buffeted by a political scandal surrounding Casey Wasserman's past emails with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking calls for his resignation and fueling fears of international boycotts amid anti-Trump sentiment, as LA officials and IOC balance political and financial uncertainty while pursuing contingency planning and sponsorships ahead of the Games.

via Politico|
#epstein#la28#maxwell
politics7 days ago

LA lawmakers push Wasserman to quit LA28 chair amid Epstein-Maxwell links

More than half of Los Angeles County’s 18 Olympic-committee lawmakers are urging LA28 chair Casey Wasserman to step down after his 2003 emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate; Wasserman says he regrets the exchanges, but some lawmakers remain undecided. The push comes as LA officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, call for new leadership, and an independent reviewer previously concluded Wasserman’s ties did not go beyond publicly documented interactions.

via Politico|
#california#ghislaine-maxwell#la28
Bass urges Wasserman to resign amid Maxwell emails
politics8 days ago

Bass urges Wasserman to resign amid Maxwell emails

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called on Casey Wasserman to resign from the LA28 organizing committee after emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced, contradicting the board’s stance that firing power lay elsewhere; the LA28 board had kept him on, and Bass’s move adds political pressure as officials warn his departure could affect sponsorship and the Games’ finances ahead of her reelection.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#casey-wasserman#ghislaine-maxwell#karen-bass
Bass Presses Wasserman to Quit LA28 Role Over Maxwell Emails
politics9 days ago

Bass Presses Wasserman to Quit LA28 Role Over Maxwell Emails

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called on Casey Wasserman, LA28 chair, to step down after newly released emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced amid Epstein-file disclosures; the LA28 board has so far kept him in place, a decision Bass criticized as unfortunate. The controversy has drawn other officials’ calls for his resignation, though Wasserman apologized and said he plans to sell his agency. Experts say removing him could threaten the funding network for the 2028 Games, while Bass frames her stance as focused on city preparation and positions ahead of her reelection.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#casey-wasserman#epstein-files#ghislaine-maxwell
LA Officials Urge Wasserman to Resign Over Maxwell Emails
sports21 days ago

LA Officials Urge Wasserman to Resign Over Maxwell Emails

Los Angeles officials pressed Casey Wasserman to resign as LA28 chair after newly released emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell from 2003 surfaced, containing flirtatious exchanges. Wasserman apologized for the past correspondence, saying he had no personal or business ties to Epstein; critics argue his leadership could distract from preparing for the 2028 Games.

via Deadline|
#casey-wasserman#ghislaine-maxwell#jeffrey-epstein
LA Leaders Call for Wasserman's Resignation Over Maxwell Emails
politics21 days ago

LA Leaders Call for Wasserman's Resignation Over Maxwell Emails

LA officials, including Janice Hahn and others, urged LA28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign after Justice Department files revealed emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell. Officials criticized the leadership amid revelations tied to Maxwell and Epstein, while Wasserman apologized for the messages (saying there was no personal or business relationship with Epstein) and acknowledged the correspondence occurred long before Maxwell’s crimes came to light. Critics say the controversy distracts from preparing for the 2028 Games and accountability is warranted.

via Los Angeles Times|
#casey-wasserman#epstein#ghislaine-maxwell
LA28 Maps Seven U.S. Venues for 2028 Olympic Soccer
sports23 days ago

LA28 Maps Seven U.S. Venues for 2028 Olympic Soccer

LA28 unveiled seven venues across the United States to host the 2028 Olympic football (soccer) matches, with the Rose Bowl Stadium hosting the final rounds. The six additional stadiums are in New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San José and San Diego, selected to meet international standards and engage local communities. LA28 plans an east-to-west match distribution to minimize travel and is considering an extended tournament window with preliminary games before Opening Ceremony. The women’s tournament will feature 16 teams (more than the men’s 12) for the first time in Olympic history. Registration for the LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw is open now through March 18, 2026.

via Columbus Crew|
#la28#olympics-2028#rose-bowl
LA 2028 Olympic Tickets Go to Lottery With $28 Start Price
sports1 month ago

LA 2028 Olympic Tickets Go to Lottery With $28 Start Price

Los Angeles will run a random ticket draw for the 2028 Olympics, with tickets starting at $28 and many priced under $100; registration opens at 07:00 local time and runs through mid-March, with winners receiving an April window to purchase. About one million tickets will be $28, and most events are in Los Angeles/Southern California (with canoeing and softball in Oklahoma). Organizers emphasize affordability and inclusivity, including an early purchase window for LA area residents and Oklahoma City.

via BBC|
#affordability#la28#olympics
LA28 ticket registration opens with locals-first sale windows for 2028 Olympics
sports1 month ago

LA28 ticket registration opens with locals-first sale windows for 2028 Olympics

LA28 outlined its ticketing plan for the 2028 Los Angeles Games: registration runs through March 18, with ticket purchases starting April 2. A locals-only presale runs April 2–6 for residents near venue cities in Southern California and Oklahoma City, followed by a general sale April 9–19. Local ZIP codes must be used for billing to access the presale; buyers can purchase up to 12 tickets. Email notices for assigned time slots begin March 31. About 14 million tickets are available, with 1 million priced at $28 and roughly one-third under $100, with more pricing details due in April. The Olympics run July 14–August 2028 across L.A. and Oklahoma City, with Paralympics starting August 15.

via Los Angeles Times|
#la28#locals-presale#olympics
Fanatics Launches Studio to Turn Sports IP Into Repeatable Entertainment
business1 month ago

Fanatics Launches Studio to Turn Sports IP Into Repeatable Entertainment

Fanatics, led by Michael Rubin, is launching Fanatics Studios in partnership with OBB Media, aiming to become a premier sports content studio. The venture’s slate includes a strategic LA28 Olympics/Paralympics collaboration with an official Olympics film, a major ESPN deal to produce the 2026 ESPY Awards and additional ESPN content, and partnerships with WWE and MLB for various shows. It also plans docuseries around Tom Brady’s retirement and events like the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia. Ratner will serve as CEO of Fanatics Studios while continuing his role at OBB Media, and Rubin says the goal is to create big IP and repeatable formats with significant year-one revenue potential.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#espn#fanatics