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Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by Michigan State University
Read full article: Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by Michigan State UniversityMichigan's attorney general says records finally given up by Michigan State University don't reveal anything new about convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider decision
Read full article: Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider decisionUSA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.
Gabby Douglas withdraws from the Core Hydration Classic
Read full article: Gabby Douglas withdraws from the Core Hydration ClassicFollowing the first rotation at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic, 2012 Olympic all-around champion Gabby Douglas has scratched from the remainder of the competition according to USA Gymnastics.
Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
Read full article: Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source saysThe U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.
USA Gymnastics wants to build a centralized training center for all disciplines by the 2028 Olympics
Read full article: USA Gymnastics wants to build a centralized training center for all disciplines by the 2028 OlympicsUSA Gymnastics is looking to centralize its national training programs before the 2028 Olympics.
USA Gymnastics to expand its partnership with Nike, a sign it's gaining trust in the post-Nassar era
Read full article: USA Gymnastics to expand its partnership with Nike, a sign it's gaining trust in the post-Nassar eraUSA Gymnastics and Nike have reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal that will carry through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?
Read full article: Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?The Karolyi Ranch, a sprawling 1,687-acre property north of Houston that was once the summer training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has a new owner with potentially different interests than gold medals.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed by another inmate at federal prison
Read full article: Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed by another inmate at federal prisonDisgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has been stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.
Larry Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, US Olympic Committee
Read full article: Larry Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, US Olympic CommitteeUSA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have reached a $380 million settlement with hundreds of victims of sexual abuse.
‘We suffered’: Most powerful things Simone Biles, other star gymnasts said in Senate hearing
Read full article: ‘We suffered’: Most powerful things Simone Biles, other star gymnasts said in Senate hearingFour prominent female gymnasts testified on Wednesday at a Senate hearing regarding the FBI’s mishandling of sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Watch live: Simone Biles to testify before Senate about Larry Nassar
Read full article: Watch live: Simone Biles to testify before Senate about Larry NassarGold medalist Simone Biles and other star gymnasts are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the investigation into Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who was accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of girls and women.
USOPC leader: 'Thrilled' Biles felt safe to make decision
Read full article: USOPC leader: 'Thrilled' Biles felt safe to make decisionIn a way, the massive upheaval that has upended the U.S. Olympic world over the past five years reached its crescendo in the moment Simone Biles shockingly called it a night during the gymnastics team finals.
Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo OlympicsAfter withdrawing from the women's gymnastics team final, Simone Biles will not defend her individual all-around Olympic title in Tokyo.
Swimmers and softball team looking to continue hot streak for Team USA while Biles, Chiles look for redemption
Read full article: Swimmers and softball team looking to continue hot streak for Team USA while Biles, Chiles look for redemptionIncoming University of Texas freshman Lydia Jacoby has earned one of the latest gold medals for Team USA. The 17-year-old took first place in a nail-biting women’s 100-meter breaststroke. It was another thrilling day in Tokyo as Team USA racks up more medals. The team is pressing to make it to the podium in every sport and in gymnastics Spring’s Simone Biles and the team is looking to re-establish dominance.
U.S. women's gymnastics alternate tests positive for COVID-19 at Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: U.S. women's gymnastics alternate tests positive for COVID-19 at Tokyo OlympicsOne of the alternate, or replacement, gymnasts for the U.S. team has tested positive for the coronavirus, but the main team has moved to separate accommodation and is continuing preparation for the Olympics, USA Gymnastics said on Monday.
Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case
Read full article: Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse caseThe FBI made significant errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and didn’t treat the case with the “utmost seriousness."
Durham, first Black US women's gymnastics champion, dies
Read full article: Durham, first Black US women's gymnastics champion, diesDurham, the first Black woman to win a USA Gymnastics national championship, died on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, She was 52. (AP Photo/Lisa Genesen, File)Dianne Durham, the first Black woman to win a USA Gymnastics national championship, died Thursday in Chicago following a short illness, her husband said. Her victory in the all-around at the 1983 national championships as a teenager was the first by a Black woman in the organization's history. “People said, you’re the first Black — I’m using Black because African American wasn’t a term in my era — national champion. Her husband said he hopes USA Gymnastics will honor her by inducting her into the organization's Hall of Fame.
How do you know who’s really coaching your kids?
Read full article: How do you know who’s really coaching your kids?The recent abuse scandal engulfing USA Gymnastics put the spotlight on coaches at all levels of the athletics hierarchy, and begged the question: Who’s coaching your kids?”According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700,000 kids were abused and neglected in the U.S. in 2015, the latest year that data is available. And some of those cases involved youth coaches and mentors. But reports say that most youth sports leagues don’t require background checks for coaches and volunteers. Several youth coaches in the Houston area have been accused recently of abusing players. Monday night at 6pm, Channel 2 Investigates takes a closer look at what local youth leagues are doing to keep predators out and what you can do to protect your kids on and off the field.