7 d. ago Luka Dončić says he must work with LeBron James to stop Lakers’ slump

Los Angeles have lost seven of their last 10 gamesLakers defense has struggled to stop opponentsThe Los Angeles Lakers have their full lineup back on the floor. Unfortunately, their defense appears to have gone missing.The Lakers’ defense made a token appearance in the first half against Orlando on Monday night. But Los Angeles failed to guard the Magic’s Franz Wagner or Paolo Banchero and lost their third straight game, 118-106. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing

By forming a new governing body, World Boxing, the Dutchman prevented the sport being banished by the IOC“It feels like such a sweet week and of course I’m very happy and proud,” Boris van der Vorst says as, in his role as the founder and president of World Boxing, he takes a rare break to reflect on a mighty achievement. Just over two years ago, boxing had been struck off the initial programme for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 and it was about to be banished entirely from the Olympic movement. It was then that Van der Vorst set about establishing a new regulatory body to replace the discredited International Boxing Association.His work, despite intense pressure, was vindicated when Thomas Bach, the outgoing International Olympic Committee president, announced on Monday that his executive board had recommended boxing’s inclusion in the LA Olympics. The key stipulation was in place, because the IOC recognised World Boxing as the sport’s new regulatory body, and on Thursday Bach’s rec...

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1 week ago New Olympics chief claims Russia's exile is double standards and opens door for their return for Los Angeles Games in 2028

Incoming IOC president Kirsty Coventry has revealed that she will open talks to have Russia reinstated to the Olympics in time for the 2028 Games in LA. Russia was banned from Paris 2024. 

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2 w. ago Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation

President Bach backs sport’s inclusion for 2028 in LAStatus had been in doubt with governing body suspendedBoxing’s fragile Olympic status is on the verge of being secured after years of uncertainty. On Monday the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said that his executive board had recommended that boxing should be included in the 2028 Games to be held in Los Angeles. It appears to be a formality that the IOC membership will ratify the decision in the coming days as Bach and his colleagues confirmed last month that that they now recognise World Boxing as the sport’s new international federation.“After the provisional recognition of World Boxing in February we were in the position to take this decision,” Bach said at a press conference. “I’m very confident the [IOC] session will approve it, so that all boxers then have certainty that they can participate in the Olympic Games in LA2028 if their national federation is recognised by World Boxing.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Olympic chiefs want boxing back in Games for Los Angeles 2028

Boxing is currently not part of the official programme for LA but that could soon change

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2 w. ago Olympic athletes call on incoming IOC president to prioritise climate change

The call to action follows the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Olympic Games.

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3 w. ago Jordyn Woods’ cryptic tweet sparks concerns after boyfriend Karl

Knicks coach says she’s not sure if Towns will be playing in the next five games against the Los Angeles Lakers

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