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Alfaro double seals Mexico's U-20 CONCACAF crown and Olympic berth
sports17 days ago

Alfaro double seals Mexico's U-20 CONCACAF crown and Olympic berth

Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico defeated the United States 2-0 at the Azteca to win the Concacaf Under-20 Championship and secure a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, in a final overshadowed by a controversial VAR red card for US captain Chris Applewhite. Mexico finished the tournament unbeaten and conceding only one goal, and both teams also earned places in the next Under-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

via The Guardian|
#concacaf-u-20#mexico#olympics-2028
LA28 Spotlight: U.S. Breakout Athletes Poised to Shine at LA 2028
sports1 month ago

LA28 Spotlight: U.S. Breakout Athletes Poised to Shine at LA 2028

Two years before the LA Games, NBC previews a slate of U.S. breakout candidates across sports. Names to watch include beach volleyball duo Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher; flag football star Doucette; lacrosse standout Chloe Humphrey; fencing prodigy Jaelyn Liu; rising track star Cooper Lutkenhaus; young swimmers Luka Mijatovic and Gretchen Walsh; diver ElliReese Niday; gymnast Hezly Rivera; hurdler Ja’Kobe Tharp; and squash contender Olivia Weaver, underscoring how LA 2028 will feature new events and a host of homegrown gold hopes.

via NBC Sports|
#breakout-athletes#olympics-2028#sports
Colleges Move Toward First National Flag Football Championship (2028 Target)
sports3 months ago

Colleges Move Toward First National Flag Football Championship (2028 Target)

An NCAA committee recommended adding a National Collegiate Flag Football Championship for Division I, II and III with a possible debut by 2028, contingent on at least 40 schools sponsoring varsity programs and meeting competition and participation standards; USA Football says the move would grow the game and strengthen the talent pipeline ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via NBC Sports|
#college-sports#flag-football#ncaa
Gout Gout: Australia’s teen sprinting star chasing Bolt-style glory
sports3 months ago

Gout Gout: Australia’s teen sprinting star chasing Bolt-style glory

An 18-year-old Australian sprinter, Gout Gout, is emerging as a world-class talent, breaking Australian 200m records and drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt as he trains under coach Di Sheppard in Brisbane. With a measured development path, he eyes the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and his ascent has attracted attention, sponsorship chatter (Adidas backing), and a narrative rooted in patience over hype.

via CBS News|
#australia-track-and-field#gout-gout#olympics-2028
Felix plots a 2028 LA comeback at age 42
sports4 months ago

Felix plots a 2028 LA comeback at age 42

Former Olympic track star Allyson Felix plans a 2027 return to competition and a bid to compete at LA28 in 2028, hoping to extend her record to a sixth Olympics at age 42. She will resume full training in October with longtime coach Bobby Kersee and would need a top finish at Olympic Trials (likely in the 100m or 400m) to earn a spot in the relay pool or an individual event.

via NBC Sports|
#allyson-felix#comeback#la28
NFL, TMRW Sports unveil professional flag football league backed by legends and investors
sports4 months ago

NFL, TMRW Sports unveil professional flag football league backed by legends and investors

The NFL announced a partnership with TMRW Sports to develop and operate a professional flag football league for women and men, supported by NFL clubs, institutional investors, and current and former NFL players and prominent sports figures. The league aims to capitalize on flag football’s global growth and its Olympic momentum ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, with planning underway and up to $32 million approved by NFL clubs via 32 Equity to launch and run the venture.

via NFL.com|
#flag-football#investors#nfl
RGIII Named to Team USA Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Run
sports5 months ago

RGIII Named to Team USA Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Run

Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, was named to Team USA's men's flag football roster—a 24-player group that will attend a training camp before 12 are selected to travel to the Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf this August, as flag football eyes a spot in the 2028 Olympics; Griffin hasn’t played in the NFL since 2020 and faces the challenge of mastering a sport quite different from tackle football.

via NBC Sports|
#flag-football#olympics-2028#robert-griffin-iii
Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Debut
sports5 months ago

Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Debut

Team USA trounced a roster of NFL stars in three flag football games at LA’s BMO Stadium as a lead-up to the 2028 Olympics, with Darrell Doucette MVP and each Team USA player earning $100,000. The NFL players struggled to adapt to IFAF rules and flag-pulling, discovering flag football is a different game from tackle football. While Brady suggested potential rule tweaks and future Olympic rosters were discussed, many pros acknowledged the learning curve and questioned how a flag-football Olympic path would fit with NFL commitments.

via The New York Times|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics-2028
USA Flag Football Dominates Fanatics Classic, Nets $100K Per Player
sports5 months ago

USA Flag Football Dominates Fanatics Classic, Nets $100K Per Player

Team USA Flag Football swept the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, beating NFL-led squads 39–14 (Wildcats), 43–16 (Founders), and 24–14 in the final. Each USA player earned $100,000, underscoring dominance ahead of the 2028 Olympics, where NFL participation is hoped for but faces logistical hurdles and schedules conflicts with training camps.

via Sports Illustrated|
#fanatics-flag-football-classic#flag-football#olympics-2028
Underdogs Edge NFL Stars as Team USA Dominates Flag Football for 2028 Olympics
sports5 months ago

Underdogs Edge NFL Stars as Team USA Dominates Flag Football for 2028 Olympics

Team USA’s flag football squad of relative newcomers overwhelmed star NFL players in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, winning the tournament and fueling debate about who should represent the U.S. at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With a 10-player roster to be decided by USA Football and the NFL, the event underscored how flag football differs from tackle football and why developing flag-specific skills and cohesion may matter more than inviting blockbuster NFL names. Coaches and players emphasized choosing those who best maximize win potential, not just star power.

via New York Post|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics-2028
Team USA Dominates NFL Legends in Flag Football Classic Ahead of 2028 Olympics
sports5 months ago

Team USA Dominates NFL Legends in Flag Football Classic Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Team USA swept three games against NFL-star squads at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in LA, winning 106-44 and signaling Olympic potential for 2028. MVP Darrell 'Housh' Doucette went 8-for-8 with 67 yards and 3 passing TDs, plus 76 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs and 5 receptions for 79 yards. Nico Casares was 24-of-27 for 332 yards and five TDs. The Founders (Brady/Payton) lost both round-robin games, while the Wildcats (Burrow/Daniels) were defeated in the final. Odell Beckham Jr. flashed with a circus catch. The event highlighted NFL players’ need to adapt to flag-football rules, but Team USA looks well-positioned for Olympic contention.

via The New York Times|
#flag-football#nfl-stars#olympics-2028