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Tributes paid to former weightlifting champion and referee

  • Weightlifting

Tributes have been paid to former weightlifting referee and national champion from the United States Jack Hughes.

The 96-year-old was heavily involved with USA Weightlifting (USAW) during his life and was also a regular


Draft constitution drawn up for USA Cricket Association

  • Non-Olympic Sports

International Cricket Council (ICC) bosses have unveiled the main points of the new constitution they want to see introduced by the sport’s national governing body in the United States.

Since June 2015, the USA Cricket Association (USACA) have been serving an ICC suspension, meaning they

platform for cricket to grow and flourish at every level and for the benefit of all stakeholders in the USA

,” said Eric Parthen, USA project manager for the ICC.

“The result is, I believe, the best opportunity for cricket in the USA the sport has ever had, and it


US women's team pursuit coach sacked over conduct complaint

  • Cycling

The head coach of United States’ Olympic silver medal-winning women’s team pursuit cycling quartet has been sacked after three riders filed a complaint regarding his conduct.

USA Cycling confirmed Andy Sparks' dismissal in a statement sent to Cyclingnews, saying he had been accused

USA Cycling will not accept misconduct of any kind, and as per our SafeSport policies a full independent

Based on our learnings from the investigation and subsequent discussions with Andy Sparks, USA Cycling

has determined it is no longer in the best interest of USA Cycling for him to continue in our programme

Because this case encompasses employment issues, USA Cycling will adhere to its longstanding policy of


Gosselin named new US ice sledge hockey head coach

  • Para Ice Hockey News

Guy Gosselin has been named head coach of the United States national ice sledge hockey team that will compete in the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Gangneung in South Korea.

We're extremely fortunate to have Guy come on board to lead Team USA for the remainder of the season,

" said Dan Brennan, director of inline and Para ice hockey national teams for USA Hockey and general


Phelps set to discuss anti-doping at Sub-Committee hearing

  • News

Michael Phelps is set to testify at a Congressional Sub-Committee hearing in the United States next week, looking into the country’s anti-doping system.

According to USA Today, the 23-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer will appear at the hearing


USA Weightlifting makes two additions to staff

  • Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting has bolstered its staff with the addition of two new members in Mike Gattone and Suzy

extremely humbled and excited to be a part of the incredible team serving the athletes and coaches of USA

holding of development camps across the nation at the introductory level to the sport, according to USA

Weightlifting.Suzy Sanchez will lead the organisation's growth programmes strategy ©USA WeightliftingAs

I am very excited to join the team here at USA Weightlifting and look forward to growing our sport at



Triple world champion Schleper retires from international ice hockey

  • Ice Hockey

Triple world ice hockey champion Anne Schleper has announced her retirement from the United States' women's team.

 "I am so very proud to have been a part of Team USA and representing something greater than ourselves

I'd like to thank my family, friends, everyone at USA Hockey, and those who supported me during the past

always came to the rink with a smile on her face," said Reagan Carey, director of women's ice hockey for USA


IWF conduct Weightlifting World Championships inspection visit to Anaheim

  • Weightlifting

A delegation from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has inspected preparations for this year's World Championships with a three-day site visit to Anaheim in California.

USA Weightlifting chief executive Phil Andrews said they had held "great meetings" with the visiting


Former US gymnasts detail abuse accusations against doctor in television programme preview

  • Gymnastics

Two former members of the United States national gymnastics team have spoken about the sexual abuse they allege was inflicted upon them by Lawrence Nassar, an ex-team doctor.

Minutes programme due to be broadcast tomorrow.Howard detailed to CBS an appointment with Nassar at the USA

in Michigan.John Manly, a California attorney representing more than 40 women in a lawsuit against USA


Cricket Olympic application to be discussed says ICC chief

  • Non-Olympic Sports

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has said the governing body will be speaking to member nations about whether to pursue a place in future Olympic Games.

In addition to that, we will focus on growing participants and fans in two emerging markets, USA and


Athens 2004 silver medallist handed role at USA Gymnastics

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics has named Athens 2004 Olympic Games team all-around silver medallist Brett McClure as

currently the head men’s gymnastics coach at the University of California, will report to Dennis McIntyre, USA

brings a diverse background to this role and is a true team builder,” said Steve Penny, the President of USA

provides him with perspective as a coach with prominent collegiate teams, an athlete who represented the USA

achieve success at the highest level, and he has a clear vision for the future of men’s gymnastics in the USA



Mutual of Omaha end sponsorship deal with USA Swimming

  • Swimming

USA Swimming have expressed their "surprise and disbelief" after insurance company Mutual of Omaha ended

The Omaha-based entity were thought to be in the top one third of USA Swimming’s partners and opted not

to extend their sponsorship, which expired in 2016.Matt Farrell, chief marketing officer at USA Swimming

USA Swimming’s reaction is somewhere between disappointment and disbelief," Farrell said."

Concerns have been raised regarding the future of major USA Swimming events in Omaha, such as this year

Swimming signed extensions to partnerships with Sigma Gamma Rho and BMW ©USA Swimming"The contracts