He said he was surprised the SoFi stadium would get the Opening Ceremonies, and then more recently LA28 — the committee organizing the 2028 games — named SoFi as the swimming venue.

The 2036 decision Coventry’s win was widely seen as positive for the ambitions of India, and its richest family, to host the Summer Games that will follow Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032.

Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell "Housh" Doucette.

Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette.

Not after flag football was added to the LA Olympics program, along with cricket, baseball-softball, lacrosse and squash, in October 2023. With the NFL on board, the visibility has only skyrocketed.

Inglewood's SoFi Stadium has a strict clear bag policy. Clear tote bags no larger than 12" by 6" by 12" are permitted, as are small clutches no bigger than 4" by 6".

The Olympics are roughly three years away. Challenges over funding and timing for Los Angeles County's public transit plans remain.