https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics Olympics en-US Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/olympic-windfall-coming-to-socal-report-says L.A.-based analysts say the 2028 Olympics will supercharge revenue, jobs and taxes. Projections for the Paris Olympics didn't pan out. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/olympic-windfall-coming-to-socal-report-says https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-05/la-freeways-roads-to-be-closed-to-general-traffic-for-2028-olympics-how-will-it-hit-your-commute A plan to block off freeway and street lanes for exclusive use by athletes, staff and others is in the works for the 2028 Olympics. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-05/la-freeways-roads-to-be-closed-to-general-traffic-for-2028-olympics-how-will-it-hit-your-commute https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-09-02/jordan-chiles-will-return-to-gymnastics-will-train-for-la28-olympics Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles announced her intention to train for the L.A. Olympics, publicly beginning her attempt for a third Olympic Games in a video narrated by Michael Jordan. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:03:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-09-02/jordan-chiles-will-return-to-gymnastics-will-train-for-la28-olympics https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-26/alysa-liu-break-figure-skating-olympics-gold Months after becoming the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold in figure skating since 2002, Alysa Liu announced she won't compete during the 2026-2027 season. Unlike 2022, this isn't a retirement. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:36:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-26/alysa-liu-break-figure-skating-olympics-gold https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-21/6-million-la-olympic-tickets-have-sold-how-to-get-yours L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-21/6-million-la-olympic-tickets-have-sold-how-to-get-yours https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-20/la28-olympics-hospitality-package These combined Olympic experiences — an event ticket paired with upgrades in access and perks — have become more tempting for many as the number of Olympic seats shrinks. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-20/la28-olympics-hospitality-package https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-17/us-2028-track-trials-will-be-hosted-in-eugene-not-la The U.S. track and field Olympic trials will return to Eugene, Ore., leaving Los Angeles on the sideline weeks before it hosts the 2028 Summer Games. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:52:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-17/us-2028-track-trials-will-be-hosted-in-eugene-not-la https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-16/how-la28-aims-to-stage-best-paralympic-games-ever Is Los Angeles ready to host the Paralympics? L.A. 28 organizers hope the city can deliver a transformational boost mirroring the 1984 Olympics. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-16/how-la28-aims-to-stage-best-paralympic-games-ever https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-09/hezly-rivera-captures-another-us-gymnastics-title Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Hezly Rivera wins her second straight national title, rallying from fourth during the final day of competition. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:16:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-09/hezly-rivera-captures-another-us-gymnastics-title https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-07/still-didnt-get-2028-olympic-ticket-time-slot-theres-still-hope Fans who did not get a time slot to buy 2028 Olympics could still get opportunities to purchase tickets in 2027. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-07/still-didnt-get-2028-olympic-ticket-time-slot-theres-still-hope https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-03/how-world-cup-became-great-dry-run-2028-olympics The success of the FIFA World Cup in Southern California provided valuable lessons for LA28 as it continues its preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-03/how-world-cup-became-great-dry-run-2028-olympics https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-01/rose-bowl-aquatics-center-closure-olympics LA28 plans to hold Olympic diving events at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena. A prolonged construction closure has patrons worried. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-01/rose-bowl-aquatics-center-closure-olympics https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-19/usc-football-defeats-rutgers-big-ten-opener No. 12 USC defeats Rutgers 42-35 in its Big Ten opener, but concerns about the defense continue to cast doubts over the Trojans' playoff readiness. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:40:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-19/usc-football-defeats-rutgers-big-ten-opener https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-18/australian-hyrox-athlete-joanna-wietrzyk-forfeits-race-soiling-herself Australian Hyrox star Joanna Wietrzyk has retroactively forfeited a race win after competing while visibly soiled. A Hyrox co-founder says it was a mistake to allow her to continue in the race. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:20:39 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-18/australian-hyrox-athlete-joanna-wietrzyk-forfeits-race-soiling-herself https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-09-18/lakers-ticket-price-increase-kushner-iger-ownership The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:13:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-09-18/lakers-ticket-price-increase-kushner-iger-ownership