The front of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during an IOC evaluation. Photo: frederic j. brown/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesOfficials in Los Angeles and leaders of the International Olympic Committee have reached a deal to bring the Summer Games to Southern California in 2028. However, IOC President Thomas Bach didn’t want to lose either Paris or Los Angeles as a potential host city. According to people who have been working on the deal, Los Angeles—in exchange for waiting an additional four years to play host—will receive funding for sports programs. Bach decided earlier this year the IOC needs Paris and Los Angeles.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 31, 2017 19:41 UTC