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USOPC moves to decertify USA Skateboarding
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has initiated proceedings to decertify USA Skateboarding as the sport's national governing body.
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Federal lawsuit says USA Fencing failed to protect Tennessee teen from sexual abuse over two years
A lawsuit says USA Fencing, the sport's national governing body, failed to protect a Tennessee teen from sexual abuse over a two-year period, and the girl, now 16, "has suffered serious and severe emotional injuries as a result of Defendants' negligence."
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Albert Korir joins Peres Jepchirchir in attempt to defend NYC Marathon title
Albert Korir is joining fellow Kenyan runner Peres Jepchirchir in attempting to defend his title at the New York City Marathon.
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Former Olympic champion Ennis-Hill 'shocked and upset' as ex-coach banned for sexually inappropriate behaviour
Former Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has said it was "shocking and upsetting" to read that her former coach had been banned for life by the UK Athletics Board for engaging in sexually inappropriate behaviour.
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WNBA Hall of Famer Lauren Jackson, 41, named to Australia's World Cup team, capping stunning comeback from retirement
Three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson, who battled chronic knee injuries that forced her to step away from the sport entirely in 2016, has been named to the Australian national team for the upcoming Women's Basketball World Cup at the age of 41.
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Andrea Skinner appointed interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors amid investigation
Andrea Skinner was appointed interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors Tuesday amid scrutiny of the organization for its handling of sexual assault allegations against members of previous men's junior teams.
