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A Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover an ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey
NEW YORK — An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday.NBC News - 1d -
NFL players in 2028 Olympics? Roger Goodell provides update on flag football
The NFL helped get flag football into the 2028 Olympics. Some of players are hoping to participate in the Olympic festivities.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?
With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.ESPN - 1d -
Betsy Riley Will Lead NBC’s Primetime Olympics Show
Looks like NBC’s new pop-culture primetime Olympics show is becoming permanent. NBC Sports said Monday that it had lured Betsy Riley, a one-time NBC Sports veteran, to return to the company from ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tony Hawk Hopes Enthusiasm for Vert Skating Can Bring it Back to Olympics
With the help of social media, a new generation is resurrecting the sport’s most spectacular form. Tony Hawk hopes Olympic organizers are paying attention.The New York Times - 2d -
A skier’s guide to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
If you’re a British skier or snowboarder – or indeed a fan of winter sport of any kind – it’s hard not to get excited about the impending arrival of the Winter Olympics Games.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Immersive Gamebox teams with Warner Bros. to create Batman game at interactive venues
Immersive Gamebox and Warner Bros. Discovery teamed up to launch a new augmented reality gaming experience based on the Batman franchise.VentureBeat - 22h -
Special Olympics state basketball tournament celebrates 40th year
Mar. 30—MITCHELL — For the 40th year, athletes from across South Dakota gathered in Mitchell for the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament, an event that brought together more than 1,000 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Olympic CEO has 'absolutely no doubt' that sliding events will be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo
With the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics less than a year away, organizing committee CEO Andrea Varnier said he has “absolutely no doubt” that sliding sports will be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
NFL soon expects a decision whether to allow players to play Olympic flag football
NFL players want to compete in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Third Term, and the Myanmar Earthquake Toll
Plus, trying the impossible at the Olympics.The New York Times - 2d -
Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics, and city near 'fiscal emergency' has no margin for budget miss in 2028
Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics. The 2028 Summer Games may come up short, and leave taxpayers on the hook.CNBC - 1d -
US Olympic, Paralympic officials fire coach and director after report on sexual abuse
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has fired a coach and a director after The Associated Press reported that the coach was accused of sexually abusing a young biathleteABC News - 4h -
Could the United States host Milano Cortina Winter Olympic events next year?
With less than a year before the Games begin, the sliding center for bobsled, skeleton and luge has not yet received final approval from the International Olympic Committee to host competitions.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Capital City Senior Games finish record-breaking 16th year
Athletes competed in 21 sports at 17 venues, including parks, community centers and golf courses.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Can growth-minded IndyCar afford to return to Thermal?
The Thermal Club was a luxurious oasis for IndyCar, but is visiting a hyper-exclusive venue good for business?ESPN - 15h -
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father denies kicking Olympic champion and whipping daughter
Gjert Ingebrigtsen denies all allegations of violence Former coach could face six years in jail if found guilty The father of the Norwegian track and field superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen has ...The Guardian - 1d -
After Olympics controversy, Jordan Chiles is 'That Girl' leading UCLA to NCAAs
Chiles always knew she could help the Bruins win an NCAA title, but she didn't know how much they would help her heal.ESPN - 1d -
See Highlights from the Ross County Special Olympics Celebrity Basketball Game
The game took place on March 27, 2025 rounding out a month of DD celebrations in Chillicothe.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Women's Italian Cup final confirmed for Como!
Following the earlier confirmation of the date and time of the 2024/25 Women’s Italian Cup final between Juventus Women and Roma, the venue has now been fixed by the Divisione Serie A Femminile ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner, who led US women to Olympic gold in 2000, announces retirement
Nell Fortner announced Monday she is retiring following 15 seasons as a college basketball head coach, including the last six at Georgia Tech. Fortner also was the first coach and general manager ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn lead stacked US women's team into Olympic year
Five different US women made a World Cup podium this season, the most in a decade.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Ilia Malinin is the man to beat and 5 other takeaways from figure skating worlds
Malinin's goal is to land seven quads in a free skate. Many skaters say they're already prepping for the 2026 Olympics.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu, Chock/Bates, Mikaela Shiffrin reflect on landmark wins on TODAY
U.S. Olympic hopefuls for 2026 spoke on TODAY after an epic week for Team USA.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Grand Slam Track: Schedule, times and start lists for first-ever event
World and Olympic champions including Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Cole Hocker will be in action in JamaicaYahoo Sports - 1d -
Tyr Pro Swim Series Sacramento 2025: How to watch, entry lists, schedule
The Tyr Pro Swim Series meet in Sacramento streams live on Peacock with both American and international Olympic medalists.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Local boxers make waves at Southeastern Golden Gloves Championship
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE — Four local athletes representing Loughran's Olympic Boxing competed in the Southeastern Golden Gloves this past Saturday in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Super heavyweight Masen ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trinity Rodman looking forward to being challenged by younger USWNT roster
As the U.S. women's national team prepares to face Brazil for the first time since the Paris Olympics, Trinity Rodman is ready to adapt to her new teammates.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Betsy Riley to oversee production of NBC's primetime coverage, beginning with Milan Cortina
Betsy Riley has been named senior vice president and coordinating producer for NBC's Olympics unit. Riley will oversee production of the primetime shows, beginning with next year's Milan Cortina ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ingebrigtsen’s father accused sons of ‘perfect character assassination’, court told
Gjert Ingebrigtsen was secretly recorded by son Henrik Former coach denies all allegations of violence The father of the double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen accused his sons of a ...The Guardian - 18h -
Goodell: NFL players eye '28 Games participation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday said the idea of NFL players competing in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games has been a popular topic among the league's players and suggested it was ...ESPN - 5h -
Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison title fight booked for UFC 316 in New Jersey
Kayla Harrison's long-awaited chance to fight for UFC gold is now set. Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Harrison (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will challenge Julianna Peña (11-5 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 12h
