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SportsMay 11

Gymnastics Coach Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Children

Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, faces 12 federal felony counts of sexual exploitation of children in Mississippi court.

3 sources
SportsApr 30

Palestinian Football Body Appeals FIFA Israel Ruling to Sports Court

The Palestinian football association has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding a FIFA ruling on Israel.

9 sources
SportsMar 13

North Carolina Sports Betting Reaches $13 Billion in Two Years Since Legalization

North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $13 billion since sports betting became legal in the state two years ago.

16 sources
SportsApr 8

NYC Parks Department blocks events during FIFA World Cup amid $40M cost overrun

New York City implemented an emergency rule blocking park events during the FIFA World Cup while facing $40 million in costs exceeding expected revenue.

7 sources
SportsMar 30

NFL Plans to Hire Replacement Officials as Union Contract Talks Stall

The NFL will begin hiring replacement referees in coming weeks as negotiations with the officials' union remain deadlocked before May 31 contract expiration.

5 sources
SportsApr 27

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby takes leave amid NCAA gambling investigation

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken indefinite leave to seek treatment for gambling addiction as NCAA investigates potential violations.

6 sources
SportsMay 19

NFL Owners Unanimously Select Nashville to Host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030

Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV in February 2030 at its new $2.1 billion stadium after receiving unanimous approval from NFL owners.

3 sources
SportsMar 20

Iranian Football Federation President Says Team Will Boycott US But Not World Cup

Iran's football federation president stated the team will boycott the United States while still participating in the World Cup tournament.

9 sources
SportsApr 29

NBA Considers New '3-2-1' Draft Lottery System to Reduce Team Tanking

The NBA is reportedly considering changes to its draft lottery system that would reduce incentives for teams to lose games intentionally.

5 sources
SportsMay 30

Rescuers Attempt to Reach 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley

Four climbers fell near Denali Pass at 18,200 feet on Mount McKinley, with rescuers waiting for weather conditions to improve for helicopter access.

6 sources
SportsApr 16

Arsenal advance to Champions League semifinals amid mixed performances

Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals after drawing with Sporting, while Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.

4 sources
SportsMar 12

India Cricket Team Receives $14 Million Bonus After T20 World Cup Victory

India's cricket board awarded players a $14.24 million bonus following their T20 World Cup championship win.

10 sources
SportsMay 29

Heat affects players at French Open as British contingent reduced

High temperatures at the French Open caused a player to collapse while British representation in singles was reduced to one competitor.

5 sources
SportsJun 1

Paralympic shot putter died when metal bar fell during training, court hears

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was fatally injured when struck by metal equipment while training at Newham Leisure Centre in July 2017.

3 sources
SportsMar 26

US to require $15,000 bonds for travelers from five World Cup nations

State Department will expand visa bond program affecting visitors from Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Tunisia, and Cape Verde starting April 2.

5 sources

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