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Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal: US Senate to question ex-officials of USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University
• 7 years agoThe heads of Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, who resigned in the wake of a sex abuse scandal involving a former doctor at their organisations, could face tough questions when they appear on Tuesday at a US Senate hearing
World champion gymnast Sabrina Vega sues Bela and Marta Karolyis among others over Larry Nassar abuse
• 7 years agoA champion American gymnast filed suit on Tuesday against her sport's star coaches Bela and Marta Karolyi for failing to protect her from convicted serial sex abuser Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor.
Winter Olympics 2018: Legendary American snowboarder Shaun White grabs halfpipe gold as USA continue dominance
• 7 years agoWhite scored a brilliant 97.75 points to snatch the title from Japan's Ayumu Hirano, who was leading on 95.25, with Australia's Scotty James third on 92.00.
Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar transferred to high-security Arizona federal prison
• 7 years agoFormer USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been transferred to a high-security federal prison in Tucson, Arizona, after being convicted of molesting scores of young women who went to him for treatment, authorities said on Saturday.
US Olympic Committee back CEO Scott Blackmun despite calls for his resignation after Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal
• 7 years agoTwo US Senators have called for Blackmun to resign in the wake of a report saying Blackmun was contacted by USA Gymnastics officials about Nassar in July 2015, more than a year before the abuse allegations became public.
USA rule out hosting 2026 Winter Olympics but keep options open for possible bid in 2030
• 7 years agoThe United States of America (USA) is not seeking to host the 2026 Winter Olympics but is not ruling out a bid for 2030, US Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst said on Friday
US senators call for probe into Olympic committee's handling of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse allegations
• 7 years agoVictims and their advocates have criticized the US Olympic Committee and USAG for not acting on the complaints against Nassar, including a 2015 investigation.
Larry Nassar case: Disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor accused of abusing at least 265 females, judge says
• 7 years agoThe number of women and girls now known to have been abused by Larry Nassar has risen to 265, a Michigan judge told a final sentencing hearing.
USA Gymnastics' entire board of directors to resign in wake of Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal
• 7 years agoThe entire USA Gymnastics board of directors will resign in the wake of a sex abuse scandal, as part of the organization's decision Friday to comply with US Olympic Committee requirements to avoid decertification.
Rio 2016: US announce 555-member strong team for Olympics, with record 292 women
• 9 years agoThe US Olympic Committee announced a 555-strong team for the Rio Games that includes 292 women, the most women to represent any country at the Games.