Boxers from across the globe have landed in the Serbian capital Belgrade and started their preparations for the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Men's World Boxing Championships, which are due to open on Sunday (October 24).

pic.twitter.com/Qc9p5Cdqu9— USA Boxing (@USABoxing) October 22, 2021The United States might be on the

World Lacrosse chief executive Jim Scherr believes this weekend's Super Sixes tournament in the United States will "further showcase the sport on our journey to Olympic inclusion".

feature six games both tomorrow and Sunday (October 24), with the action held at Tierney Field on the USA

@worldlaxsport's Super Sixes is headed to USA Lacrosse headquarters, featuring the best talent from @

Haudenosaunee Confederacy.Get your tickets now: https://t.co/0FmgUUDAVA pic.twitter.com/q49VOCJONG— USA

The American bid to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031 and the women's edition in 2029 has been officially launched.

No country has ever bid for both tournaments together, with USA Rugby hoping to bring a World Cup to

This is a proud moment as we introduce our vision for a Rugby World Cup on American soil," said USA Rugby

A Rugby World Cup in the United States is a turning point for the game," said USA Rugby chief executive

The United States' three-time Olympic figure skater Evan Bates has described the situation concerning Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region as "terrible" and "awful" as China moves closer to hosting next February's Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

and Hong Kong has also come under scrutiny.As reported by NBC Sports, Bates initially said at a Team USA

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has responded to abuse scandals in the sport by releasing "10 Golden Rules of Gymnastics," an awareness campaign providing principles for participation which it claimed is with the goal of ensuring "a safe and respectful environment".

Larry Nassar scandal and safeguarding shortcomings in United States gymnastics.The disgraced former USA

Four American star gymnasts who experienced abuse at the hands of disgraced doctor Larry Nassar have called for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Board of Directors to be dissolved over its handling of the case.

Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) botched inquiry into the sexual abuse committed by Nassar.The USOPC and USA

abuse they faced under Nassar.Nassar is thought to have abused at least 499 people during his time at USA

years for an additional three counts of sexual assault the following month.Following the sentencing, USA

The first full site visit to Oregon for nearly two years to inspect preparations for the World Athletics Championships has been completed.

University of Oregon, and throughout spaces on the University of Oregon campus.Representatives from USA

A leading International Federation (IF) has acknowledged having received an insurance payout for cancelled events.

2020 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, scheduled to be held in April 2020 in Lake Placid, USA

American Olympic pairs figure skating coach Dalilah Sappenfield has been temporarily prohibited by the US Center for SafeSport from contacting numerous athletes and from coaching others without the presence of an adult, as an investigation into alleged misconduct continues.

2016, Tarah Kayne, is one of the skaters to who Sappenfield is banned from speaking.Kayne spoke to USA

An internal council has urged the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to increase the number of people from historically underrepresented or marginalised groups appointed to its staff by 20 per cent by 2025, as well as a 15 per cent rise for those in leadership positions.

The Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice released the third of its four recommendations to help

wider educational process.Former Olympic champion Moushaumi Robinson, second left, chairs the Team USA

barriers to racial and social justice, especially at grassroots level, is encouraged.The chair of the Team USA

To increase awareness, presence and voice of current and former Team USA athletes, access, diversity,

the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) botched inquiry into the sexual abuse committed by former USA

to prosecute.The disgraced Nassar is thought to have abused at least 499 people during his time at USA

Thailand has sent a team of seven to the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking its return to the sport from a doping-related suspension - at least for its younger athletes.

team for the IWF Youth World Championships, which at 20 is the largest of any participating nation ©USA

The Me Too Movement can be traced all the way back to 2006, attributed to sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke, who posted on Myspace about her ordeal and how she sought empowerment from it - but like most notable activism in recent years, it picked up steam when celebrities posted similar messages.

took action behind closed doors were often hushed.Maggie Nichols was the first known complainant to USA

end, more than a hundred gymnasts testified against Nassar, who was convicted in January 2018, while USA

Olympic luge silver medallist Chris Mazdzer’s preparations for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have suffered a huge blow after he sustained a broken foot.

Neither of us has been deterred from the end goal, putting Team USA on the podium in Beijing."

American Cat Osterman has retired from softball for the second time after winning her third Olympic medal with a silver at this summer's Tokyo 2020 Games.

I’m so blessed for all this game has given me," Osterman told the Team USA website."

It’s been an honour to wear the red, white and blue, and I thank USA Softball for all they have done

competitors, pitchers, representatives of softball, and one of the greatest people to ever wear the USA

The USA Softball national teams director Chris Sebren added: "We can’t thank Cat enough for being a part

of USA Softball for so long and we look forward to and appreciate her continued involvement with our