The Sports Business Journal unveils its 2024 Best Sports Business Cities ranking, focusing on US cities that excel at hosting a wide range of sporting events and attracting sports-related activities.

In a collaboration between the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) and the recommendation of Panam Sports, the official launch of the first Pan American Taekwondo Championships in the U-21 categories has been announced. This initiative aims to strengthen and prepare the new generation that will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Dallas appears to be the favourite to host the biggest match of the 2026 World Cup, but Los Angeles and New York are also in the running. The schedule for the tournament's will also be announced, along with the venue for the opening match. The USA, Canada, Mexico and FIFA are the co-organisers.

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda, has come out in support of US President Joe Biden's call for the Haudenosaunee Nationals to be included as a separate lacrosse team in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, which was made at the recent White House Tribal Nations Summit.

The City of Los Angeles has developed its Clean Energy 2028 Roadmap in an attempt to accelerate a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions prior to its hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce members have been receiving advice on how to become more involved with the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games at their annual networking event.

United States Ambassador to India and former Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti believes the addition of cricket to the Olympic Games programme in 2028, which is set to be approved at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session here, is "a gift to India, a gift to the world".

Los Angeles 2028 chief executive Kathy Carter has compared organising the Olympics to "hosting about seven Super Bowls a day", and hopes it can "showcase all of what is great" about the city and the United States.

A poll has shown division among residents about San Fernando Valley hosting events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

Owners of the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have reportedly threatened to pull out of hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches as part of a dispute over revenue distribution.

Deloitte is aiming to maximise the impact of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games on local businesses and ensure it leaves a positive legacy for the city.

Former Los Angeles sheriff Alex Villanueva has warned that the city is in the "worst place possible to get ready" for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games due to law enforcement concerns.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has taken over as chair of the city's Metro as she aims to ensure that the 2028 Olympic Games are car-free.

An updated state of emergency on housing and homelessness in 2028 Olympics and Paralympics host city Los Angeles has been declared by Mayor Karen Bass.

The rapper 50 Cent has claimed 2028 Olympics and Paralympics host city Los Angeles is "finished" because of the reinstatement of a so-called zero-bail policy.