US EditionBill Shaikin: The NFL Has Committed Players to the LA Olympics. So Why Hasn't MLB?
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 13 – NFL players will compete in flag football at the 2028 Olympics while MLB prioritizes the World Baseball Classic amid injury and scheduling concerns, NFL officials said.
- NFL team owners have approved the involvement of players in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which will feature flag football for the first time.
- Following detailed talks about injury risks and the Olympic qualification system, the governing body for flag football plans to finalize the selection process before the end of the year.
- The NFL promotes flag football’s growth through youth campaigns, national championships, and collaboration with USA Football to train coaches and officials nationwide.
- Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton expressed great excitement about the chance to compete on behalf of their country, underscoring the players’ enthusiasm for participating in the Olympics.
- While the NFL embraces its Olympic role, MLB’s leadership, including Tony Clark, urges a clear plan to allow baseball players' participation, reflecting ongoing negotiations and a marketing opportunity for Los Angeles 2028.
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Flag football federation 'hopes' US teams have reserve places at LA Olympics
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is formulating the qualification procedure for flag football's first Olympic appearance in 2028 and officials hope US teams will have automatic entry for their home Games, president Pierre Trochet said.
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LOS ANGELES — In America, the NFL laps every other sport. Around the world, where its product is labeled "American football," the NFL has largely failed to export its massive domestic popularity.
Bill Shaikin: NFL has committed players to LA Olympics, so why hasn't MLB?
LOS ANGELES — In America, the NFL laps every other sport. Around the world, where its product is labeled "American football," the NFL has largely failed to export its massive domestic popularity.
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