Olympic Games
Coverage of Olympic Games in the Nexus archive.
- L.A. finally reaches a deal for recovering its Olympic costs
Los Angeles has reached a deal to recover its Olympic costs after a year of negotiations. Critics had raised concerns about taxpayers being held responsible if the Games result in financial losses.
- L.A. finally reaches a deal for recovering its Olympic costs
Los Angeles has reached a deal to recover its Olympic costs after a year of discussions. Critics had raised concerns that taxpayers might face financial liability if the Games result in losses.
- Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller arrested on drug charges, reports say
Olympic skier Bode Miller was arrested on June 6 in Idaho for two drug possession charges. He was released on a $5,000 bond and pleaded not guilty. Miller, a five-time Olympian with six medals, retired in 2017 and is a father of eight.
- Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller arrested on drug charges, reports say
Bode Miller, an Olympic gold medalist, was arrested on June 6 in Idaho on two drug possession charges. He was released on a $5,000 bond and pleaded not guilty. Miller, a five-time Olympian with six medals, retired in 2017.
- Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller arrested on drug charges, reports say
Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller was arrested in Idaho on June 6 on two misdemeanor drug possession charges. He was released on a $5,000 cash bond and pleaded not guilty. Miller, a five-time Olympian with six medals, retired in 2017.
- Canadian soccer fans boo U.S. flag as Canada stumbles against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canadian soccer fans booed the U.S. flag during the Parade of Nations before Canada's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia, marking a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign on home turf. The article notes a history of Canadian fans booing the U.S. in sports events and highlights recent Olympic losses to the U.S.
- As California votes in the primary elections, who are the candidates?
US primaries are being held in six states, with California's Los Angeles mayor race being a key contest that will determine the city's leadership during the Olympic Games. The outcomes will shape the November midterm elections by deciding ballot candidates.
- Dope and glory: inside the Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games is a new athletic competition that aims to legitimize performance-boosting drugs in professional sports. Athletes would be allowed to use pharmaceutical enhancements to break records, with organizers hoping to mainstream drug-assisted athletic performance.
- Calls for Olympic bosses to act as Iranian athletes who are facing execution and imprisonment plead for help after watching pals die
Iranian athletes are facing execution and imprisonment, prompting calls for Olympic bosses to act after witnessing friends die. The athletes are pleading for help in their desperate situation. The international community is being urged to intervene on their behalf.