Report: USOC Failed to Protect Athletes in Nassar Abuse Case

EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press Dec 10, 2018 An independent report slams Olympic leaders and others for their delayed response to allegations against the USA Gymnastics physician. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Olympic Committee Moves to Shut Down USA Gymnastics After Nassar Scandal

EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press Nov 5, 2018 USOC plans to decertify the organization after a botched reorganization in the wake of the scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

USA Gymnastics Leader Quits After Four Days

WILL GRAVES / The Associated Press Oct 16, 2018 Former U.S. Rep. Mary Bono is out after posting a Twitter photo that was viewed as a slam against Nike and Colin Kaepernick. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Girls Assaulted by Doctor Win $500 Million Settlement

DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE / The Associated Press May 16, 2018 Under the agreement, Michigan State University will pay $425 million to current claimants; $75 million will be set aside for any future claims. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sexual Abuse in Sport: It Isn’t New, Part 1

Laura Robinson / Truthdig Feb 18, 2018 The problem has long been rife in the world of high-performance sports but is often covered up so corporations can profit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Gymnast Doctor Nassar’s Victims Push Bill to Protect Young Athletes

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 The proposal would make it easier for athletes to file sexual abuse complaints and extend the statute of limitations for taking legal action. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gymnastics Doctor Sentenced to 40 to 175 Years in Prison

ED WHITE and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER / The Associated Press Jan 24, 2018 The sentence caps a remarkable seven-day hearing in which scores of Larry Nassar’s victims confronted him in a Michigan courtroom. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Investigation Points to Rampant Sexual Abuse of Underage Gymnasts Across the U.S.

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 22, 2016 A wide-ranging review of police and court records reveals an alarming number of cases involving the sexual exploitation of young athletes by gymnastics coaches and mentors at all levels of the sport. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )