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PANORAMA: U.S.-Russia wrestling dual in discussion; wild Red Bull integration with Giro d’Italia; Athlos NYC adds Davis-Woodhall for ‘25

2028 Olympic Games

U.S. OLYMPIC MOVEMENT: U.S. NGB merry-go-round sees chief execs excused in sailing, swimming, now figure skating!

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HEARD AT HALFTIME: Federations banning Russians en masse; Russian oligarch Usmanov steps down at FIE; Federal funds now supporting Oregon22

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BEIJING 2022/Friday Review & Preview: Opening Ceremony includes chilling message of Chinese control amid Bach’s call for peace

2028 Olympic Games

LANE ONE: Gymnasts’ letter calling for USOPC Board removal includes striking inconsistencies, and dangers for U.S. athletes and LA28

2020 Olympic Games

THE TICKER: S. 2330 sent to White House; USA Wrestling skips 2020 World Champs; WADA could get more investigative powers; new Giro d’Italia leader

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LANE ONE: The USOC figured out that it has an undiscovered sponsor: the NCAA

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LANE ONE: Athlete protests about the USOC demonstrate how to miss an opportunity

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PANORAMA: Ledecka drops Downhill, will try for third PGS gold in 2026 Games; Lewis thinks little of Enhanced Games; new “USATF Tour”

Gymnastics

GYMNASTICS: Israel NOC chief calls for Indonesia not to host events in the future after refusing Israeli entries for FIG World Champs

Speed Skating

SKATING: ISU unveils “world record” ring for speed skating and short track stars, both senior and junior; the start of a trend?

Aquatics

SWIMMING: World records from Australia’s O’Callaghan, McKeown and U.S.’s Smith and Douglass at World Cup II in Westmont!

Alpine Skiing

PANORAMA: Brignone not sure about skiing at Olympics; Malinin dominates in skating Grand Prix opener; Hauser, Tertsch win World Triathlon titles