Want tickets to the LA Olympics? Here’s how you can get them

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, hugs Inglewood James Butts, middle, as they pose for a picture with Team USA athletes returning with the official Olympic flag at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

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By Taylor Lane Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 13, 2024 - 12:33 pm

Updated August 15, 2024 - 1:27 pm

If you’re a Las Vegan interested in working at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics — look no further.

The olympics’ website la28.org is currently sharing postings for some jobs based on Southern California under its “Careers” tab, including hospitality, security, copywriting and design services.

Tickets for the games are not currently on sale, but fans can now sign up on the website to receive updates on tickets and other news.

Official Los Angeles Olympics’ merchandise is also now available for sale on the site.

5-time Olympian found dead in Las Vegas home

The Associated Press

August 23, 2024 - 3:39 pm

Daniela Larreal Chirinos was found dead the afternoon of Aug. 15 at her home in Las Vegas after a worried friend called police for a welfare check

‘True Olympic experience’: Local swimmer reflects on 2024 silver medal

By Alex Wright / RJ

August 20, 2024 - 2:21 pm

Las Vegas native Katie Grimes made one of her first public appearances Tuesday since winning a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Flavor Flav offers bronze clock to Olympian stripped of medal

By John Katsilometes / RJ

August 14, 2024 - 9:16 am

Flavor Flav knows what time it is, as usual The Olympic-caliber rap icon says,“I know that a clock would never, ever be able to replace a bronze medal. But this is where my heart is.”

Olympic betting: Aces star bails out sportsbooks, bettors with gold

By Todd Dewey / RJ

August 12, 2024 - 3:28 pm

The U.S. women’s basketball team bailed out sportsbooks and bettors alike Sunday in its dramatic gold-medal win over France in the Summer Olympics in Paris.

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

By Jaimie Ding and Andrew Dalton Associated Press

August 12, 2024 - 1:48 pm

Los Angeles will become the third in the world to host the games three times as it adds to the storied years of 1932 and 1984.

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Las Vegas at Olympics: Golfer comes up short; last day’s TV schedule

By Jim Barnes / RJ

August 10, 2024 - 1:28 pm

A Las Vegas resident missed out on an Olympic women’s golf medal Saturday. Also, check out the TV schedule for the final day of the Paris Olympics.

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Las Vegas at Olympics: Aces, U.S. cruise into gold medal game — PHOTOS

By Jim Barnes / RJ

August 9, 2024 - 5:12 pm

The U.S. women’s basketball team, including four Aces, rolled past Australia in the semifinals to advance to Sunday’s gold medal game at the Paris Olympics.

Las Vegas at Olympics: Grimes finishes with swim in Paris river

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

August 8, 2024 - 6:05 pm

Las Vegan Katie Grimes, 18, competed in the 10-kilometer open water event Thursday, the last of her three events at the Paris Olympics.

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Team USA serenades Aces star on her 28th birthday in Paris

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

August 8, 2024 - 2:38 pm

A’ja Wilson was serenaded by her Olympic teammates Thursday as she celebrated her 28th birthday in Paris.

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Las Vegas at Olympics: Ace gets call to start, powers US win — PHOTOS

From staff and wire reports

August 8, 2024 - 11:02 am

Aces guard Jackie Young entered the U.S. women’s basketball starting lineup Wednesday in place of longtime star Diana Taurasi in a quarterfinal win over Nigeria.