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After Tuesday's NFL owners' vote, Kansas City Chiefs players are eligible to participate in the 2028 Olympics | @EdEastonJr
Hilary Knight is preparing to make the 2026 Milan Winter Games her fifth and final Olympics, the face of U.S. women’s hockey told USA Today.
The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place from July 14-30, but Tuesday will be remembered as a historic day for players, who have received the official green light to try out and participate in the Olympics.
Lady Gaga perhaps was the most high-profile winner at Tuesday’s 46th annual Sports Emmy Awards, but she wasn’t the only one. Hosted by comedian Roy Wood Jr., the Sports Emmys recognized the cream of the crop in 47 categories, including outstanding live special and live series, documentary, journalism, hosts and more.
While the Phillies were away in Colorado, the team welcomed Special Olympics Delaware Athletes to their annual Bocce at the Ballpark tournament. Over a hundred Special Olympics athletes paired up with Phillies front office volunteers in a round-robin style tournament, with the winning team receiving a grand prize.
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In a press release from the NFL, Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “It’s an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport…I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage.
A Polish high jumper who was suspended for doping on the eve of the Paris Olympics has now been given a two-year ban, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Tuesday. The 28-year-old athlete had qualified for the Paris Olympics with a career-best jump of 2.