Lawsuit Alleges USOC Ignored Sex Abuse Complaints In Taekwondo
The suit says the USOC’s and USA Taekwondo’s lack of response to sexual abuse reports against two famous taekwondo figures is tantamount to knowingly participating in sex trafficking, according to a CNN report.
U.S. Center for SafeSport: Understanding the New Structure of SafeSport
Established in March of 2017, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is the new national authority for investigating and prosecuting abuses within Olympic and Paralympic sport. But how exactly does this new system work?
CAS Reinstates Sochi Results for 27 Russian Athletes, Suspends 12
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld appeals by 27 Russian athletes accused of doping violations and partially upheld appeals by a dozen more.
After Reforms, 7 Countries Interested In Hosting 2026 Winter Olympics
Earlier this year, the International Olympic Committee unveiled a list of 118 reforms to make hosting the Olympic Games more affordable. The early returns are seven countries interested in hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics.
CAS Overturns Life Bans On 28 Russian Athletes
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned Olympic life bans on 28 Russian athletes for doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics. CAS also partially upheld 11 more bans, leaving them ineligible for the 2018 Winter Olympics but overturning their life bans.
Congress Requires Sports Federations To Report Sexual Abuse Claims
Congress passed a bill this week requiring governing bodies for amateur sports (including USA Swimming) to report accusations of sexual…
Former Indiana Volleyball Coach Charged With Child Exploitation
A former high school and club volleyball coach in Indiana has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and trafficking child pornography.
Larry Nassar Sentenced to 40 to 175 Years In Prison For Sex Abuse
Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing athletes under the guise of medical treatment.
AZ High School Volleyball Coach Accused of Sex With Underage Player
A volunteer volleyball coach at Ironwood Ridge High School in Oro Valley, Arizona is accused of having sexual contact with an underage student he coached.
Forbes Piece: Title IX Isn’t Causing Men’s NCAA Program Cuts
A Forbes story this month suggest that despite a common criticism from observers, studies show that Title IX requirements are not causing schools to cut men’s sports.
