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Spain narrowly beaten after Dutch comeback at FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final

  • Water Polo

The Netherlands earned a last-gasp victory over Spain in dramatic circumstances today at the International Swimming Federation's Women's Water Polo World League Super Final in Kunshan.

Group B, United States, who are seeking a fifth successive World League title, eased past Canada 12-5.USA

Women defeat Canada 12-5 on day two of competition at the FINA World League Super Final.— USA Water



Proposed Los Angeles 2028 site to host annual Legacy Triathlon

  • Los Angeles 2028

Long Beach, the proposed site for triathlon competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will play host to the newly-launched annual Legacy Triathlon from next year onwards.

The event, a non-draft sprint-distance race unveiled by USA Triathlon, is due to be held for the first

Series, the highest level of the world governing body's elite racing.As the Legacy Triathlon grows, USA

activities, youth-focused events and live entertainment.It is claimed the Legacy Triathlon will enable USA

the local multi-sport community and fulfil its mission of opening pathways to triathlon for all, the USA

Angeles 2028 is to reach younger athletes and get them involved in the sport," Amanda Duke Boulet, USA



US women's ice hockey team head coach takes up role with Minnesota Whitecaps

  • Ice Hockey

Robb Stauber, who guided the United States’ women’s ice hockey team to the Olympic gold medal at Pyeongchang 2018, has been appointed the co-head coach of the Minnesota Whitecaps along with wife and former college goalkeeper Shivaun. 

the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's World Championship in Espoo in Finland, a USA


FIG official allegedly implicated in helping cover Nassar absence while under investigation for sexual abuse

  • Gymnastics

International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Executive Committee member Ron Galimore is among United States officials allegedly implicated in helping disgraced doctor Larry Nassar provide "false excuses" to explain his absence from sporting events when under investigation for child sex abuse.

Emails obtained by the IndyStar newspaper allegedly show how Nassar and USA Gymnastics attorney Scott

sexual abuse.The IndyStar reported that Himsel emailed Nassar on July 22 - over a month after USA

Nassar replied.Himsel agreed to have USA Gymnastics use that story, the IndyStar report."

you not attend USA Gymnastics events or communicate with USA Gymnastics athletes and personnel until

 "USA Gymnastics will be back in touch when it reaches the appropriate point in its review."


Gymnastics Australia launch education plan to combat sexual abuse

  • Gymnastics

A plan which will educate more than 200,000 young athletes on identifying and preventing child sex abuse has been launched by Gymnastics Australia.

child safety advocacy body Bravehearts, comes amid the fallout to the sexual abuse scandal at USA

”The launch of the scheme comes amid the continued aftermath of the scandal surrounding former USA


USA Gymnastics President criticised during Congressional hearing into sexual abuse scandal

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics and United States Olympic Committee (USOC) leaders were strongly criticised today during

Kerry Perry, President and chief executive of USA Gymnastics, and Susanne Lyons, the USOC acting chief

there, I can't answer that," Perry, who only took up her position in December 2017, said, according to USA

This is ridiculous," Carter responded.Former USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun and USA Gymnastics President


Perry says USA Gymnastics on "new path" prior to House of Representatives hearing on sexual abuse

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics chief executive Kerry Perry has said the organisation is on a "new path" following

Olympic Committee (USOC), has also been called alongside Jamie Davis and Tim Hinchey, counterparts at USA

Volleyball and USA Swimming respectively.USA Taekwondo's executive director Steve McNally and Shellie

to up to 175 years in prison for abusing dozen of athletes including US Olympians.Both the USOC and USA

 "USA Gymnastics is on a new path, with new leadership, and a commitment to ensure this never happens

It was revealed yesterday that Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith has filed a lawsuit against USA Swimming



Former FBI executive appointed senior director of athlete safety by USOC

  • News

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have announced Wendy Guthrie as their senior director of athlete safety.

I am thrilled to join the Team USA family," said Guthrie."

USOC have come under fire in recent months following the sex abuse scandal involving former USA Gymnastics

State doctor Larry Nassar.He has now been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison but both the USOC and USA

to add further safeguards.Former world champion Ariana Kukors Smith has launched a lawsuit against USA

sexual abuse when she was 13.She claimed he began sexually molesting her when she was 16, alleging USA



US Paralympics promote Nordic skiing coach Carey to director

  • Nordic Skiing News

US Paralympics have announced that head coach Eileen Carey has been promoted to director of the county's Nordic skiing programme.

States.Carey will replace John Farra who had been in the role for seven years before accepting a position at USA


London debut for World Skate's Olympic-era Tour keenly awaited - but controversy still has wheels

  • The Big Read

A 2009 survey found that there were 11.8 million active skateboarders in the world. It also estimated that skateboarding was worth an estimated $4.8 billion (£3.5 billion/€4 billion) in annual revenue. Neither figure is likely to have diminished in the meantime.

Qualifications to make Team USA don't start until next year but for sure if SLS is the qualifying series


USA Gymnastics announce departure of senior vice-president as Nassar fallout continues

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics senior vice-president for the women’s programme, Rhonda Faehn, has left the organisation

Faehn’s departure was confirmed by USA Gymnastics President and chief executive Kerry Perry in a statement.The

have been told about allegations against former team doctor Larry Nassar.Nassar, who also worked for USA

“Rhonda Faehn is no longer with USA Gymnastics,” Perry wrote in a statement.

“At USA Gymnastics, we are focused every day on creating a highly empowered culture that puts our athletes

USA Gymnastics is moving forward and positioning for the future with the commitment to our athletes’