Open letter calls on USA Swimming to end "culture of sexual abuse"
An open letter, released on behalf of six victims, has called on USA Swimming to "dismantle" a culture of sexual abuse within the organisation.
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WADA claim ONDCP report written with "clear intention to discredit us"
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New Zealand and Australia in talks over lucrative cross-code rugby match
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IOC President joins discussion organised by United Nations
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FEI says it is not threatened in the "short to medium term" by financial impact of coronavirus pandemic
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AIBA youth men's and women's World Championships postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic
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