Los Angeles hosts Games of the XXXIV Olympiad from July 14–30, 2028
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian athletes' access to many international qualifiers ahead of Los Angeles 2028 while leaving decisions on flags, anthems and full national symbols unresolved. Several international federations, including World Athletics, are maintaining bans and legal challenges are being signalled.
MLB has circulated proposals for a cap and payroll floor as players push back. The league argues the changes are needed to restore competitive balance, while players warn the plan could curb top earners and disrupt star players’ schedules during the All-Star period.
Six-time Olympic medalist Sunisa Lee has announced her return to competitive gymnastics, aiming for a third Olympics in Los Angeles. In an Instagram video, the 23-year-old says she is back in the gym and is willing to do whatever it takes to compete again, with a film project documenting the journey.
South Africa’s Chad Le Clos has extended his Commonwealth Games medal tally to 19 with a recent bronze and gold, as he pivots toward butterfly events and a fifth Olympic bid in Los Angeles.
The WTA has updated its women’s eligibility policy to require a one-time SRY gene test to determine biological sex. The policy, effective 2026, aligns with IOC standards and follows similar measures by World Athletics and World Boxing. No transgender players are known to compete on the WTA Tour.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling athletes to compete internationally as various federations reinstate Russian participation. Ukraine challenges the move at CAS, arguing it violates the Olympic Charter and territorial integrity. Multiple sports have begun readmitting Russian and Belarusian athletes with flags and symbols permitted in some events.
Noah Lyles delivers a world-leading 9.79s in the 100m and confirms dominance as Sha’Carri Richardson wins the women’s 100m; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden defends her 200m title as Olympic cycle shifts with the Ultimate Championships on the horizon.
Sean McCann has qualified for the Commonwealth Games 400m freestyle final after a strong heat. The two-year-old Madeleine McCann case echoes in the family story as Sean aims for a place in the 2028 Olympics, with siblings Delphine and Elodie also competing in Glasgow.
Two former refugees now competing for England have delivered silver medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, highlighting trials overcome to reach the podium and the personal journeys that shaped their careers.
British heavyweight Moses Itauma will headline London’s O2 Arena on Aug. 29 for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, facing Filip Hrgovic. The title win would crown Itauma as the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson. The bout is part of a broader heavyweight landscape shaped by Usyk’s vacating of belts and ongoing negotiations for future super-fights.
The WTA has instituted one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players to compete at the 2028 Olympics, aiming to distinguish biological sex from gender identity. Players including Sabalenka have supported the policy, while critics warn of privacy and rights concerns. The policy has drawn comparisons to other sports and sparked debate about transgender athletes in competition.
South African swimmer Chad le Clos says a blaze gutted his Cape Town apartment block on 30 July as he was competing in Glasgow, while he has won a Commonwealth bronze and vows to help affected neighbours through his foundation.
Russia’s athletics federation has filed a new appeal at CAS to overturn World Athletics sanctions that ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from global events. The IOC has allowed Russian competitors in some Olympic qualifiers, sparking debate among federations that have eased restrictions in other sports. The case tests the balance between sport and politics as World Athletics defends its integrity.
Eightteen-year-old Filip Nowacki has added to Jersey’s Commonwealth Games gold tally with more medals, but an adductor injury ends his plans to race Marchand at the European Championships; he remains focused on the European campaign and the road ahead.
Novak Djokovic has reached the US Open round one but battles a serious health issue that has him vomiting and cramping. He says the condition is
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has addressed the UN General Assembly amid a stand-off with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has acknowledged limits on arresting a foreign leader. Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of inciting anti-Israel protests; Mamdani has pressed for protests but now says New York cannot arrest him. Security concerns and protests mark the week.
England’s white-ball unit dominates Sri Lanka at Southampton, with Baker claiming three wickets and Brook blasting 114 to propel a 254-run total; the hosts surge toward victory in Southampton, while the Sri Lankans bowled out for 135.
World Athletics has reaffirmed its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition as CAS reviews sanctions tied to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC and other sports bodies have varied in their treatment of Russian athletes, with CAS hearings ongoing and the Los Angeles 2028 Games in view.
The Fitzroy River course has passed an independent technical assessment for Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoe sprint, with World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsing the verdict. The Queensland government welcomes the outcome as Rockhampton prepares for 2032 events, while questions linger about crocodile presence and regional logistics.
World clubs from CONCACAF, UEFA and CAF aim to compete in a mixed-host format in Miami, with new minimum standards and increased global visibility for women's club football. The event will feature Barcelona and Club America among others, as the sport expands beyond national teams.
Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan-born cyclist based in Italy, has won silver in the women’s road race near Nagoya, Japan. She trained in disguise during her teenage years to pursue cycling after fleeing the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Hashimi aims to inspire Afghan women and hopes for further progress in Kabul and beyond.