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Son Heung-min’s Los Angeles FC defeat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in MLS season opener

Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min (left) fighting for the ball with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as Telasco Segovia looks on during the Major League Soccer's opening match on Feb 21.
Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min (left) fighting for the ball with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as Telasco Segovia looks on during the Major League Soccer's opening match on Feb 21.

As lights go out on Milano Cortina, IOC bets on LA28 to reboot Olympic business model

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of Los Angeles Coliseum, as it was announced it will host the opening ceremonies of the 2028 Olympics along with SoFi Stadium in a dual event, closing ceremony, and host the opening of the Paralympic Games in 2028, making it the first facility to host events for 3 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone view of Los Angeles Coliseum, as it was announced it will host the opening ceremonies of the 2028 Olympics along with SoFi Stadium in a dual event, closing ceremony, and host the opening of the Paralympic Games in 2028, making it the first facility to host events for 3 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said Roblox does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose.
In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said Roblox does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose.

Calls grow for Wasserman to step down as LA28 chair amid Epstein fallout

People hold placards on the day local elected officials, survivors and activists hold a press conference calling for the removal of Casey Wasserman as head of the LA Olympic Committee following revelations of his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
People hold placards on the day local elected officials, survivors and activists hold a press conference calling for the removal of Casey Wasserman as head of the LA Olympic Committee following revelations of his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

LA Mayor Bass calls on LA28 chair Wasserman to resign

Feb 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass speaks at NBA Cares Legacy Project Dedication at the Weingart YMCA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass speaks at NBA Cares Legacy Project Dedication at the Weingart YMCA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mixed Martial Arts-Rousey to make MMA return after a decade to fight Carano

American professional MMA fighter and actor Ronda Rousey arrives at the red carpet ahead of the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
American professional MMA fighter and actor Ronda Rousey arrives at the red carpet ahead of the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Winter Games ticket demand ramped up late, On Location president says

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026 CEO of Olympic official hospitality provider On Location, Paul Caine, during an interview at Clubhouse 26 in Milan REUTERS/Irene Wang
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026 CEO of Olympic official hospitality provider On Location, Paul Caine, during an interview at Clubhouse 26 in Milan REUTERS/Irene Wang

Ice hockey-Swiss forward Fiala ruled out of tournament

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs Switzerland - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Kevin Fiala of Switzerland is stretchered off after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Mike Segar
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs Switzerland - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Kevin Fiala of Switzerland is stretchered off after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Mike Segar

LA28 chief Wasserman is putting his talent agency up for sale after Maxwell revelations, WSJ reports

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman has denied having a personal or business relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman has denied having a personal or business relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

IOC open to expression guidelines review but athletes endorse current rules

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Skeleton - IOC President Kirsty Coventry meets skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych of Ukraine - Cortina Sliding Centre, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 12, 2026. IOC President Kirsty Coventry ahead of her scheduled meeting with skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych of Ukraine regarding the potential disqualification after wearing a helmet in tribute to athletes who have died amid Russia's attack on Ukraine REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Skeleton - IOC President Kirsty Coventry meets skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych of Ukraine - Cortina Sliding Centre, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 12, 2026. IOC President Kirsty Coventry ahead of her scheduled meeting with skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych of Ukraine regarding the potential disqualification after wearing a helmet in tribute to athletes who have died amid Russia's attack on Ukraine REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.