Athletes Online Abuse

Trump education secretary pick’s WWE child abuse case paused

A federal judge paused the child sexual abuse case involving President-elect Donald Trump’s education secretary pick Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon and WWE.

ABC News - Dec. 7

‘I’m outside. I’m going to hurt you’: Katie Boulter on the hidden horror of success as a female athlete

Britain’s leading female tennis star has had a standout 2024 but her higher profile has been accompanied by harassment. Katie Boulter has had 18 months to get used to being the British No 1. It has ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports

A bipartisan bill introduced by four members of Congress seeks changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport

ABC News - Dec. 6

Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who've shown they still have it at 40+

Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado

ABC News - Dec. 6

Missouri couple charged with child abuse after botched home circumcision

A Missouri couple has been charged with child abuse after they allegedly performed a botched circumcision on their child at home, despite lacking the medical expertise, resulting in the child going ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Comerica Bank abused and neglected customers who relied on prepaid debit cards, watchdog finds

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday charged Comerica Bank with abusing and neglecting vulnerable customers who receive federal benefits.

NBC News - Dec. 6

How do transgender athletes fit into college sports?

When policies are crafted that are not aligned with the data, the cost in time, resources and emotion will be unnecessarily high.

The Hill - Dec. 6

Justin Welby says sorry for hurting abuse survivors in final Lords speech

The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for causing "further distress" to survivors of the scandal.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Woman was denied request of abuse history, inquest told

A coroner rules ITV journalist Teresa McMahon took her own life weeks after reporting domestic abuse.

BBC News - Dec. 6

‘We’re all wrestling with something all the time’: Jennifer Lopez on disability, domestic abuse, and dealing with the next Trump presidency

In Unstoppable, Jennifer Lopez plays the mother of wrestler Anthony Robles, who has one leg. She, co-star Jharrel Jerome and the real life mother-son duo, talk about why the engrossing sports drama ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a $67 million, three-year contract

ABC News - Dec. 5

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel gets 5-year contract extension

Michigan gave athletic director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension on the heels of the Wolverines’ upset over rival Ohio State and a strong start to the basketball season

ABC News - Dec. 5

U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse

The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides

Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate

Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Welby's speech

A survivor of child abuse linked to the Church said he was "dismayed" by the archbishop's statement.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously called the team the Oakland Athletics)

ABC News - Dec. 5

Flau'jae Johnson partners with Unrivaled: LSU star becomes second NCAA athlete to sign NIL deal with league

Johnson joins UConn's Paige Bueckers as the only college stars to have deals with Unrivaled

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Luis Severino, Athletics reportedly agree to $67 million deal, the largest in franchise history

Severino put up a rebound season for the Mets in 2024 and scored a three-year deal with the now-Sacramento A's

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment

Inspired by her own experience of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond.

Wired - Dec. 5

Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam

Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and Trade

ABC News - Dec. 5

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Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Under-fire Real Madrid star ‘takes FULL responsibility’ for Athletic Club defeat

Kylian Mbappe is currently going through a challenging period at Real Madrid. The French superstar, who arrived at the club with immense expectations, has found himself under scrutiny after missing ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

NFLPA , NFL reach agreement on relaxed rules regarding substance abuse, performance enhancing substances

The new rules will go into effect Dec. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

The N.F.L.’s Best Athlete Is a 335-Pound Offensive Lineman From Samoa

As a child, Penei Sewell and his brothers used a water bottle filled with sand and water for a football.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection

Inc. - Dec. 4

Sex abuse victim wants to 'face demons' before demolition

Victims criticise the way in which plans to demolish a building where abuse took place were managed.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Will the Athletics really raise payroll? Six trade candidates who could help usher in new Sacramento team

The A's reportedly intend to raise payroll to $100 million for the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Miami’s Athletic Director Rips College Football Playoff Committee for Rankings

The A.C.C. commissioner Jim Phillips added that the conference was “shocked and disappointed that Miami dropped six spots to No. 12.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

New Orleans clergy abuse: details emerge after retired priest admits to kidnapping and child rape

Victim was going to testify about being forced to see a psychiatrist for lying or face expulsion from school after rape by Lawrence Hecker, now 93. The star witness in a clerical molestation case ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Iowa State and SMU athletic directors in a 'stay off my lawn' moment regarding latest rankings

Athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU are in a turf war over the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leading to a “stay off my lawn” moment on social media

ABC News - Dec. 4

Athletic Club vs. Real Madrid lineups, live stream: Where to watch La Liga online, TV channel, odds, pick

Carlo Ancelotti's side are back on the pitch this week

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives as paramedics'

Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material

Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players found competent

The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting Indiana University basketball players back in the 1990s will be deposed Wednesday after a judge ruled he was can be questioned about the ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity

Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.

BBC News - Dec. 3

'Scandal's' Bellamy Young: Domestic abuse can happen at any age. My mom was in her 80s

In a guest column, the 'Scandal' actor recounts her late mother's experience with elder domestic abuse and urges readers to seek help if they're in need.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Israeli soldiers conducting campaign of ‘beatings and abuse’ in Hebron

Guardian findings back up research by rights group which reveals ‘shocking behavioural norms’ of Israeli soldiers. Israeli soldiers based in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron have intensified a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Trump's Defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Defense, was investigated in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing

The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...

NBC News - Dec. 2

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