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Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics 2 years away; what can North Texans expect?
By Charles Nichelson and RONALD BLUM | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
The 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics are now two years away, and things are already taking shape from the West Coast to Texas.
Dallas Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers is a 2028 Team USA hopeful. Bueckers has played for the Junior national team and made her Senior team debut earlier this year. She...
Key takeaway Dallas Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers is a 2028 Team USA hopeful.
Why this matters in Frisco News
With the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics just two years away, North Texans can expect to see local athletes competing on the world stage. Dallas Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers and Frisco 's Jaedyn Shaw are among the hopefuls, with Bueckers aiming for her first Olympic appearance and Shaw looking to build on her gold medal win in 2024. The Olympics will also feature new sports, including flag football, which could generate interest among local football fans. As Oklahoma City is a support city for the Olympics, North Texans may have opportunities to volunteer or attend events in the region. The fact that MLB is considering an extended All-Star break to accommodate the Olympic baseball tournament could also impact the local baseball scene, potentially affecting the schedules of Texas teams. As the Olympics draw closer, North Texans will be watching to see how these developments play out and which local athletes will be representing the US in Los Angeles.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? The 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics are now two years away, and things are already taking shape from the West Coast to Texas.
Dallas Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers is a 2028 Team USA hopeful. Bueckers has played for the Junior national team and made her Senior team debut earlier this year. She...
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