Posts Tagged ‘Scandal’
Coaches, others plead not guilty in college admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — Athletic coaches charged in a sweeping college admissions scam pleaded not guilty Monday to taking bribes from wealthy parents in exchange for helping students get into elite…
Read MorePatriots owner Kraft offered plea deal in prostitution case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida prosecutors have offered a plea deal to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men charged with paying for illicit sex at a…
Read MoreBribery scandal exposes sports side door to admissions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The latest scandal to taint college athletics hit sports far from the spotlight and exposed a seamy side door into some of the nation’s elite universities:…
Read More3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Adidas executive and two others who paid families to persuade top college basketball recruits to play for schools sponsored by the shoe brand were…
Read More10 more ex-students sue Ohio State over sex abuse by doctor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ten more former students have sued Ohio State University over alleged sexual misconduct by a now-dead team doctor, accusing school officials of facilitating abuse by ignoring…
Read MoreEx-wrestlers say congressman knew of alleged Ohio St abuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio congressman isn’t being truthful when asserting he was unaware of allegations that a now-dead team doctor was abusing athletes, according to two former university…
Read MoreJudge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers for the NFL urged a federal judge Wednesday to appoint a special investigator to look into what the league said is extensive fraud in claims on…
Read MoreFIFA told by Iran eventually women will be allowed at games
FIFA is still waiting for Iran to allow women into soccer matches, and still resisting sanctioning the country. Just like predecessor Sepp Blatter five years ago, FIFA President Gianni Infantino…
Read MoreUSA Gymnastics sets up fund for athletes abused by Nasser
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics has established a fund it says it designed to assist gymnasts who were victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar. The organization’s president, Kerry Perry,…
Read MorePatriots' Butler denies off-field misconduct before benching
BOSTON (AP) — Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler says he didn’t miss a curfew or do anything off the field that would have hurt New England’s chances of winning the Super…
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