Olympics gender policy under review, ban on transgender athletes possible
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While we're still more than two years away from the 2028 Olympics Summer Games, a committee is weighing a potential ban on transgender athletes competing.

Transgender athlete ban considered ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee may move to bar transgender women from female events, a major policy shift that could reshape competition before the 2028 Summer Games.

Look ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy | ChicagoNOW
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to Northern Italy. Kathy McCabe, host of Dream of Italy on PBS, gives ChicagoNOW a look ahead at what to expect.

Future Olympic handball stars train in Mokena
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Good Day Chicago's Jake Hamilton takes you inside the Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp at The Oaks Fitness Center in Mokena, where USA Team Handball is helping young athletes from sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball learn the fast-paced game of team handball.

Law Enforcement Torch Run honors Special Olympics with statewide journey

Cook County sheriff’s deputies joined other law enforcement and military personnel in the Law Enforcement Torch Run through Chicago to support the Special Olympics.

Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.

'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

From a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl and a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game to Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit." This year, many moments were — once again — spectacular.

Bela Karolyi, legendary Olympic gymnastic coach, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, the famed gymnastics coach who defected from Romania and turned USA Gymnastics into a dominating force, has died.

Olympic gymnast Suni Lee opens up about kidney disease diagnosis
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Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee has teamed up with the American Kidney Fund to bring awareness to the risk of kidney disease after her own diagnosis in 2023.

Simone Biles' post-Olympic tour is helping give men's gymnastics a post-Olympic boost

The U.S. men's bronze-medal breakthrough at the Paris Games — with pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedorscik's clinching routine serving as the exclamation point — has pushed into the spotlight a side of the sport that typically operates in the shadows.

57-year-old skater chases his Olympic dreams
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Marc Pelchat, 57, is a great example of why you should never lose hope in trying to follow your dreams.

Olympian Tori Franklin launches the Live Happii Project to encourage adults to get outside
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The non profit Live Happii Project is hosting its field day this saturday. It's a series of events that gives adults an excuse to play and connect while also showing young Chicagoans the benefits of connecting with others.

Olympic runner who died after boyfriend’s attack may get special honor in Paris

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner who died earlier this month after authorities said her boyfriend set her on fire.

Australian breaker Raygun apologizes: 'People didn’t understand'

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn discussed her performance and experience at the Paris Olympics in a recent television interview.