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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes addresses his flag football status for the Olympics
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes addresses his flag football status for the Olympics One of the most significant news updates following the owners' meetings was the approval of NFL players to participate in flag football at the upcoming Olympics. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed a desire to play two years ago and updated his preference during Thursday's press conference. "It's awesome, honestly. Just to be able to showcase the NFL to the whole world through flag football, but I'll probably leave that to the younger guys," said Mahomes, "I'll be a little old by the time that thing comes around." Each country's National Olympic Committee will select its Olympic roster based on proposals from the respective National Federations. The NFL's ability to send players will likely include some changes to accommodate training camps, but the two-time league MVP won't be interested in 2028. "I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement last week." We are thrilled that they will now have that chance." Mahomes, now a father of three, would be 32 by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. He could change his mind, but if he could compete, it would be a thrill for Chiefs fans and the league.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC Secretary-General meets Albanian NOC President
H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, on Tuesday met with Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, who is currently visiting Doha. The meeting reviewed aspects of sports cooperation between the QOC and its Albanian counterpart and explored ways to strengthen this collaboration in the coming period. The discussion also touched on recent developments within the Olympic Movement.
Epoch Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Epoch Times
NFL Allows Players to Play Flag Football at 2028 Olympics
The NFL will allow players to compete in flag football in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where six countries will compete in the non-contact sport. One player from each team will be allowed to compete, with a number of stipulations for player safety and obligations to the league. 'It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a The vote was unanimous, with all 32 owners voting in favor, The competition will be divided into men's and women's divisions. There will be six teams; each team will be comprised of 10 players. The games themselves will be 5-on-5. Each competing nation will submit a proposal to their respective National Olympic Committee, which will in turn will determine the roster. As with many sports, NFL players will have to try out to make the Olympic team. Related Stories 8/2/2024 12/29/2023 However, players with the league's International Player roster exemption will be allowed to compete for their home countries. But the Relatedly, it includes a provision that requires '[a]n agreement that the Olympic flag football teams will implement certain minimum standards for medical staff and field surfaces to be eligible for an NFL Player to participate in Olympic flag football for such team.' It also requires '[a] schedule for flag football games and related events in such a way that does not unreasonably conflict with an NFL player's League and club commitments.' The 2028 Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 14-30; NFL training camps begin in ' Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and linebacker Brian Asamoah reacted to the decision at a press conference. 'To be honest, I'm just at a loss of words,' Jefferson—who was named an NFL Global Flag Ambassador in 2023–said, via the 'Seeing the amount of kids that are really involved in the sport, seeing the women and men being involved, seeing it now, being on the global stage is something that's so special,' he said. 'Even though it's three years down the line, they're still planning who's going to be on the team and all but, just think[ing] about the chances of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal, is a dream.' Asamoah, who was born to Ghanaian parents and visited the country multiple times, recalled himself trying to explain American football to people in the country, and described the addition of flag football as a full-circle moment. 'They were like, 'What's that?' That's American football. That's what we call it back home,' Asamoah said. 'So just being able to go back home now and say, 'OK, you have the opportunity to represent your country playing flag football,' and the excitement, the joy and the appreciation of just the work that has been put down so that they get the opportunity to one day represent their country, but not only represent the country, but have an opportunity to play football at the highest level, like Justin and I, it's a wonderful privilege.'
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
9 New York Giants who could make 2028 U.S. Olympic men's flag football roster
9 New York Giants who could make 2028 U.S. Olympic men's flag football roster On Tuesday, NFL owners passed a resolution, 32-0, at the Spring League Meeting to allow league players to participate in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. "I think this news represents a great opportunity for the sport, for the NFL," Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters. "It's truly the next step in making NFL football and football a global sport for men and women of all ages and all opportunities across the globe. We think that's the right thing to do, and this is a big step in accomplishing that." The NFL also revealed that they'll begin working with the NFLPA in an effort to permit former and retired players to also try out for the Olympic flag football team. The National Olympic Committee will select rosters of 10 and that begs the question, which New York Giants could potentially make the team? Let's explore that idea. WR Malik Nabers Perhaps the most obvious choice on the Giants' roster, Malik Nabers is an elite athlete and seems perfectly built for a professional flag football team. He's speedy, shifty, strong, and capable of beating defenders for 50-50 balls. His measurables set him aside from most, so don't be surprised if he actually does make the Olympic roster. RB Dante Miller Dante Miller likely doesn't come to mind when considering an Olympic flag football roster but the fact that he goes by the nickname "Turbo" is telling enough. The flag game is built on speed and his blazing fast 4.27 40-yard dash speed thrusts him to the top of most lists. Not everyone on the team has to be an NFL superstar to make sense for the international stage. WR Jalin Hyatt Similar to Miller, Jalin Hyatt is a name that doesn't really leap to the forefront when thinking about Olympic talent. But with 4.40 40-yard dash speed, an open field, and limited defenders, Hyatt could be well-suited for success in that environment. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. A wide receiver turned running back, Tyrone Tracy Jr. would be a versatile option for any flag football squad. His 4.48 40-yard dash speed also works to his advantage, as does his balance and shiftiness. Cam Skattebo was also considered for this spot since he can run, catch, and throw, but he may be a little too slow for the flag football team. WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton Once again, speed is the name of the game. Bryce Ford-Wheaton runs an impressive 4.38 40-yard dash but that's only the tip of the iceberg. He's incredibly athletic -- one of the most athletic humans on the planet -- and earned an RAS score of 9.96 at the 2023 NFL Combine. He may not be a household name but he's built for Olympic flag football. QB Tommy DeVito Why Tommy DeVito? Why not? There's just something about Tommy Cutlets that screams "Olympic flag football" even if the measurables don't. Forget athletic testing and forget what he's done at the NFL level -- DeVito just seems built for this sort of environment and would likely have a Tim Tebow-ish feel. He just feels like a guy who would bring home the gold. LB Abdul Carter Defenders matter, too. Abdul Carter is a freak athlete and would excel as a pass rusher in one-on-one situations. His presence would create havoc for opposing offenses and take pressure off of his defense. He's very similar to Micah Parsons and a bit younger, so you have to wonder if, like Malik Nabers, he actually finds his way onto the 2028 roster. TE Theo Johnson Freak athletes will always have the upper hand when trying out for a flag football team. Theo Johnson fits that bill and his RAS score of 9.99 at the 2024 NFL Combine was the second-best among tight ends since 1987. A slight slip-up during the three-cone drill kept him from a perfect 10.00 and the highest score of the RAS era. Don't think for a second Johnson isn't a realistic Olympic option. CB Deonte Banks Because of his sophomore slump, many have forgotten how well Deonte Banks tested at the 2024 NFL Combine. Like Johnson, he earned an RAS score of 9.99 and only failed to score a 10.00 because of his height (he also didn't do agility testing). He also sports 4.35 40-yard dash speed and possesses solid hands. He could play both offense and defense.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Olympics water taxi service between Long Beach to San Pedro takes a step forward
In their pursuit of keeping people out of their cars during the Olympics, Los Angeles County leaders will consider installing a water taxi for the 2028 Olympics to transport fans between San Pedro and Long Beach, where multiple events will be hosted. County Supervisor Janice Hahn introduced a motion Wednesday during Metro's Olympics and Paralympics committee meeting to launch a feasibility study assessing ridership demand, cost and possible routes. The motion was unanimously approved by the committee members and public comment was overwhelmingly supportive, with some residents suggesting a water taxi be installed sooner to accommodate for the upcoming months-long closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge. 'If we're serious about the 2028 games being transit-first, we must make transit safe, accessible, reliable and fun for people, and we can't only rely on our buses and trains,' said Hahn, who chairs the committee. '[The water taxi] would give residents, workers and tourists an affordable alternative to driving and parking at these games venues.' The motion was co-authored by Mayor Karen Bass, Metro board members Fernando Dutra and Jacquelin Dupont-Walker, and Inglewood Mayor James Butts. The study will be delivered back to the board in 90 days. Read more: Metro's Olympics plans rely on federal funding. Will Trump threaten it? So far, San Pedro isn't slated to host any games, but will serve as the "Croatia House" — a cultural hub for Croatia's athletes, leaders and tourists. That agreement was made last year between L.A. City Councilmember Tim McOsker and Zlatko Mateša, the President of the National Olympic Committee of Croatia. Long Beach will host 11 games, including beach volleyball, water polo and rowing. Los Angeles faces challenges in meeting its transit goals for the 2028 games, which Bass proposed as a 'car-free' Olympics, largely dependent on the acquisition of thousands of buses to transport fans to venues across the region. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the city has received leasing commitments for about 650 buses. Officials' goal is to lease nearly 3,000 buses for a price tag of roughly $2 billion. Metro previously asked the federal government to cover the funding in a request for $3.2 billion towards Olympics projects. But as the Trump administration has threatened funds across multiple departments, the monies remain in flux. Hahn previously told The Times that Metro will move forward with its plans under the assumption that funding will be fulfilled. The water taxi would offer alternatives to bus needs and was presented as a way to alleviate congestion along the two bridges connecting San Pedro to Long Beach and surrounding roads. Fans would be able to park in San Pedro, or board the ferry from Metro's J Line. There is precedent for the ferry service, Hahn said, citing an operation that once shuttled passengers between the Terminal Island fishing village and San Pedro. That ferry ran from 1941 to 1963, according to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, which is housed in one of the original ferry buildings. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
