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Australia swimmer Groves says she was molested as a teenager
AFP, Published on 08/12/2021
» SYDNEY: An Australian swimmer who pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics to protest "misogynistic perverts" said Wednesday she was molested from the age of 13 by someone still working in the sport.
'Biles II' and 'The Biles': US gymnastics star is name of game at worlds
AFP, Published on 06/10/2019
» STUTTGART (GERMANY) - USA gymnastics queen Simone Biles made history on her opening appearance at the 2019 world championships on Saturday by landing a triple double skill on the floor which will be named "Biles II".
USA Gymnastics apologizes in Congress for sex abuse scandal
AFP, Published on 24/05/2018
» WASHINGTON - The new head of USA Gymnastics apologized before Congress on Wednesday for the "despicable" sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts by disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar and pledged to make athlete safety the top priority.
UK football abuse hotline receives 860 calls in first week
AFP, Published on 01/12/2016
» LONDON - A hotline established amid England's growing football sex-abuse crisis received over 860 calls in its first week, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) said Thursday.
Four English police forces investigate football sex abuse claims
AFP, Published on 26/11/2016
» LONDON - Four police forces are investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse against children in English football circles as part of a deepening scandal, it was revealed on Saturday.
Thai-owned Leicester sacks manager Pearson
AFP, Published on 01/07/2015
» LONDON - Nigel Pearson has been sacked as manager of Leicester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, blaming "fundamental differences" for their decision.
Uganda runners hit by HIV scare
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» KAMPALA - Ugandan runners have been hit by a major health scare after it emerged that a coach accused of sexually abusing young athletes was infected with HIV.