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Women's soccer league reaches $5M settlement with abused players
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players who’ve reported abuse from coaches and staff are entitled to a $5 million fund after a Wednesday settlement with the organization following years of ...The Hill - 1h -
NWSL agrees to $5m settlement to resolve player abuse inquiry
Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players Players went public with allegations of abuse in 2021 The NWSL has agreed to create a $5m fund to compensate players who experienced abuse and ...The Guardian - 11h -
Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal
The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021ABC News - 12h -
NWSL agrees to pay $5 million to players who suffered abuse in new settlement
The NWSL will create a $5 million player compensation fund as part of a settlement regarding its role in widespread allegations of abuse. The settlement, announced on Wednesday, ends a joint ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Character references in sex abuse cases 'need reformed'
One survivor says those convicted of sexual crimes should not have the option of a character reference.BBC News - 18h -
Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
Victims will be able to file claims when they are ready and are likelier to receive an apology, the government says.BBC News - 1d -
Man City 'appalled' after Shaw subjected to abuse
Manchester City say they are "appalled" by the racist and misogynistic abuse suffered by striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw following Sunday's loss to Arsenal.BBC News - 1d -
NHL Players’ Association and Professional Hockey Players’ Association Join the AFL-CIO
In the two years since it added a sports council, the labor federation has added unions representing payers in the NFL, WNBA, Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League.Inc. - 1d -
Mumsnet targeted with child sexual abuse images
Company founder Justine Roberts tells the BBC the "horrific incident" has been reported to the police.BBC News - 1d -
Newport to act after complaint of homophobic abuse
Newport County say they will take the strongest possible action after a supporter was accused of homophobic abuse during Saturday's League Two win over Barrow. The incident - which was reported to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Family court pilot to support abuse victims expanded
A pioneering pilot scheme will be used in all family courts across Wales.BBC News - 3d -
Police contacted as Willock faces 'appalling' racist abuse
Newcastle United contact police after midfielder Joe Willock receives "appalling" racist abuse on social media.BBC News - 3d -
Former Penguins Players Traded To Stars
The Dallas Stars made a splash on Saturday by acquiring two former Pittsburgh Penguins players from the San Jose Sharks.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ex-Western Oregon women’s basketball players file $28 million lawsuit against school, coaches alleging abuse
Nine former Western Oregon University’s women’s basketball players filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, two coaches and multiple faculty members, alleging emotional and physical abuse ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Western Oregon women’s basketball players allege physical and emotional abuse
The women allege the abuse occurred during the 2023-24 season and caused lasting damage for some players, including eating disorders and panic attacks.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Child sex abuse victims 'failed', says minister
The Scottish government insists it is working to ensure "nothing like this ever happens again" after abuse gang is jailed.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
Children raped and abused in hotels, police data suggests
Figures shared exclusively with BBC News show 504 reported offences took place in hotels in 2023.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell boss over fan abuse
Stuart Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell manager citing the personal abuse he had received during a recent downturn in results.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Ref body 'appalled' by abuse after Arsenal red
The police have launched investigations into "threats and abuse" aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card in Arsenal's 1-0 victory at ...ESPN - Jan. 27 -
It's Not Quite Player Housing, But WoW Players Can Earn An Apartment Soon
World of Warcraft will introduce a way for players to earn their very own in-game apartment as part of the game's upcoming Undermine(d) update , offering a taste of what might be in store when ...GameSpot - Jan. 22 -
Teen arrested over online abuse of Havertz's wife
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the online abuse sent to the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, police said Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
The terror of Sudanese women facing rape and abuse in Libya
The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
These 16 players will comprise this year's PGA Tour Player Advisory Council
Scottie Scheffler, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas are among the 16 players named to the 2025 PGA Tour PAC.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Valencia condemn abuse toward Sociedad players
Hosts Valencia and Real Sociedad have condemned the racist abuse aimed at visiting Japan international Take Kubo and forward Ander Barrenetxea during Sunday's match at the Mestalla stadium.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Abuse report care pupils felt like 'troublemakers'
Allegations of abuse by former pupils at Wings School in Cumbria "almost double" in a month.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Police investigating online abuse of Havertz's wife
Police are investigating online abuse received by the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Postecoglou reveals 'vile' abuse in Tamworth win
Ange Postecoglou has said he was subjected to "vile and detestable" abuse during Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup third-round win at Tamworth on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Police misconduct hearings over Kiena Dawes abuse
Three officers face disciplinary proceedings over contact Kiena Dawes had with police before she died.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes
The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Stuart Hogg given payback order for domestic abuse
The former Scotland captain previously admitted acting in an abusive manner towards his estranged wife.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Sexual-Abuse Claims Made by Sister
Ann Altman’s lawsuit says the alleged abuse occurred at the family’s home in Missouri when she and Sam Altman were children.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Whitehall estimates child sexual abuse compensation could hit £10bn
Starmer has criticised previous Conservative government for not implementing recommendations of 2022 Jay reviewFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?
What we mainly fear is that “breaking up” with the current private insurance model would be even worseThe Hill - Jan. 8 -
Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?
There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ubisoft Responds To Accusations Of Abuse At Assassin's Creed Shadows Support Studio
This story includes content some readers may find disturbing. Former employees of Brandoville Studios--an Indonesian support studio that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows before closing its ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit
Tech entrepreneur and family say Ann Altman’s claims that abuse started in childhood are ‘utterly untrue’ . The sister of the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman , has filed a lawsuit alleging that ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse
It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Exclusive: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claims a year after promise to act
Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
'Abuse victims have had enough of consultations and discussions'
Some people "in a very uninformed way", have politicised child sexual abuse, says the inquiry chair.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse
Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anywayFinancial Times - Jan. 7
