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Bella Mir, daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir, is pursuing a cross‑sport ascent by fighting on The Contender Series for a UFC contract while targeting the 2028 Olympics and a berth at the World Wrestling Championships, supported by Dana White who endorses chasing both MMA success and Olympic glory.
Olympian Jenny Simpson reveals she cannot return to professional running after surviving a June cardiac arrest and being diagnosed with the inherited heart condition Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), effectively ending her elite racing career while she continues to contribute to the sport through Fleet Feet.
Former Olympic runner Jenny Simpson says she will never compete again after collapsing during a race, suffering cardiac arrest, and being diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. She was saved by bystanders who performed CPR and used an AED, spent time on life support, and was treated at Duke Hospital. The 39-year-old two-time Olympic medalist stressed gratitude for her career and said she will stay connected to the running community by supporting others rather than racing.
Major League Baseball has awarded the 2028 All-Star Game to the San Francisco Giants, to be played at Oracle Park and marking the club’s fourth hosting and first since 2007. The 2027 game is expected to go to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. MLB cited Oracle Park, SF’s fanbase, and a possible link to the Los Angeles Olympics as factors, though no formal Olympic agreement is in place. Giants officials say they’re honored to host and will deliver an unforgettable All-Star Week.
Project B, a planned global women’s basketball league led by Alana Beard, says it will follow IOC and FIBA gender-eligibility guidelines to provide consistency amid WNBA debates, having signed stars like Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones and Sophie Cunningham with a January launch targeted; the policy may involve genetic sex testing under IOC rules, a requirement still under review by FIBA and shaping ongoing discussions about transgender participation.
JPMorgan Chase becomes the Olympics' first global banking partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Games in a nine-figure deal, likely north of $200 million for a four-year cycle, granting exclusive marketing rights under the revamped Olympic Partners program. The move accompanies a broader push into sports sponsorship, including hiring over 100 additional Southern California bankers to support the LA Games and a focus on brand strength, client engagement, and employee pride to measure ROI.
Paris staged a high-diving demonstration in the reclaimed Seine to showcase the river’s potential as a venue for sport and public events, signaling ongoing river-restoration ambitions and the city’s interest in using waterways for athletic competitions.
Thirty years after the U.S. women's gymnastics team won its first Olympic team gold in Atlanta 1996, the Magnificent Seven—Amanda Borden, Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Jaycie Phelps and Kerri Strug—revisit memories from podium training, the electric arena, and Strug’s iconic vault on an injured ankle, reflecting on how the victory reshaped their lives and the sport, and noting a reunion planned for the upcoming U.S. Championships in Phoenix.
Norway mourns Olaf Tufte, the seven-time Olympic rower who won gold in single sculls at 2004 and 2008 and also earned silver (2000) and bronze (2016) medals, as he died at age 50 after being found unconscious at his family farm; his competitive span ran from Atlanta 1996 to Tokyo 2021, drawing tributes from officials and fellow athletes.
A D.C. Superior Court judge set September 28 as the trial date for Olympic canoeist David Hearn on a single count of destruction of property after he touched a detached coating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; the defense’s motion to dismiss over alleged evidence preservation was denied without prejudice. Prosecutors expect the week-long trial, with a Sept. 11 hearing scheduled, and Hearn has pleaded not guilty, arguing that simply touching the pool is not a crime as remediation work continues.
Eight Olympians from the US, Jamaica, and Germany told Fox News Digital that the WNBA must protect players and enforce its rules after controversial incidents involving Caitlin Clark, including a throat punch and her confrontations with referees, arguing the league should focus on fair play and the sport rather than controversy.
MLB and the MLB Players Association are discussing a formal deal to include major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with MLB proposing a mandatory participation clause that could fine players and place nonparticipants on a three-week restricted list unless excused. The union has called the plan extreme, while Commissioner Manfred says the Olympic break would disrupt the season. Key issues include logistics and insurance, and a potential schedule pause around July 9–21, 2028. The six-team baseball tournament will feature host U.S. plus qualifiers from the 2026 World Baseball Classic and future events; the WBC remains optional. A formal agreement is needed for players to participate.
MLB has proposed a punitive framework for players who choose to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic baseball tournament, including a 25-day restricted-list spell (July 10–Aug. 3) and potential suspensions or fines for those who skip the Games without an approved excuse, with stricter penalties if they participate in the All-Star Game but later decline Olympic duty; the plan is part of ongoing negotiations with the MLBPA and LA28 and has yet to be finalized.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced her return to competitive gymnastics two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Games, sharing an Instagram video and signaling a comeback that has USA Gymnastics and fellow gymnasts cheering. Lee has previously battled two rare kidney diseases and remains focused on the path back toward Olympic competition, including the uneven bars.
MLB players and owners are negotiating the participation of big leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, facing disagreements on hotel rooms, tickets, insurance, NIL rights, and a mandatory-participation clause; the MLB Players Association is seeking a fair deal similar to the NHL-NHLPA arrangement and has not yet presented a counterproposal, while MLB has proposed terms and insisted on conditions that could sideline players who don’t meet them. Six national teams will qualify for the baseball tournament, with the United States, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela already holding bids; Bryce Harper among others expressed optimism about a successful Olympic participation.