51 women sue USOC for failing to stop Nassar abuse
The U.S. Olympic Committee has tried to remove itself as a defendant in a number of other similar lawsuits, contending it should not be held legally responsible for Larry Nassar's crimes.
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USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO
Leung, the fourth person to lead the gymnastics organization in the last two years, most recently was vice president of global partnerships for the NBA.
Indiana AG says his office is investigating USA Gymnastics
Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics says it’s cooperating with the investigation.
Report: USOC, others failed to act in response to concerns about Nassar
An independent report details a toxic pattern of bureaucratic paralysis among U.S. Olympic Committee leaders who reacted slowly, if at all, after they knew former doctor Larry Nassar was suspected of molesting young gymnasts.
USA Gymnastics bankruptcy might leave sex-abuse victims unpaid
In court filings, USA Gymnastics said it might not have the estimated $75 million to $150 million needed to settle lawsuits from dozens of claims from victims of Larry Nassar.
USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The embattled Indianapolis-based organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces and to forestall its potential demise at the hands of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Carson elected board chair at USA Gymnastics
Kathryn Carson replaces Karen Golz, who stepped down after taking over as chair of a newly appointed board in June.
USA Gymnastics chief operating officer Ron Galimore resigns
USA Gymnastics did not comment on the move Friday beyond saying in a statement that its board accepted the resignation and wished Galimore “well in his future endeavors.”
Longtime exec Galimore resigns from embattled USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics Chief Operating Officer Ron Galimore resigned Friday, the latest high-profile departure for the organization in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
Sports governing bodies face issues galore, limited resources
There are 50 national governing bodies for sports—all with differing sizes, agendas, budgets and staffs—but with this common thread: Running one typically involves a job description from hell.
UPDATE: U.S. Olympic Committee moves to decertify Indy-based USA Gymnastics
The U.S. Olympic Committee is choosing to pursue the nuclear option for USA Gymnastics after the organization botched its rebuilding attempt in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Attorney says ex-USA Gymnastics head didn’t know of indictment
Former USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny was arrested while in Tennessee on a family vacation, unaware a Texas grand jury had indicted him for allegedly tampering with evidence in a sexual assault investigation, his attorney said.
Ex-USA Gymnastics head arrested in Texas on tampering charge
Steve Penny has been arrested after a grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
UPDATE: Bono resigns as interim CEO of USA Gymnastics after four days
Mary Bono, who was named interim president and CEO of Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics on Friday, resigned Tuesday after coming under fire from high-profile gymnasts Aly Raisman and Simone Biles.
Former Congresswoman Mary Bono hired as USA Gymnastics’ interim CEO
Bono has a background in the sport and spent 15 years as a U.S. Representative from Southern California.
USA Gymnastics CEO forced out after just nine months
The departing CEO, Kerry Perry, had trouble garnering support in the gymnastics community, and has been criticized for making few public statements.
New U.S. Olympic Committee CEO calls for another shakeup at USA Gymnastics
Not a month into her new job as CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, Sarah Hirshland sent out a statement Friday night calling for changes in the USA Gymnastics leadership.
UPDATE: NCAA finds no MSU violations in Nassar scandal
The NCAA has cleared Michigan State University of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal, the school announced Thursday.
Ex-US Gymnastics coach charged in Nassar case
Kathie Ann Klages was charged Thursday with lying to an investigator when she denied that witnesses told her years ago about being sexually assaulted by ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar.
USA Gymnastics president says mediation with Nassar victims productive
USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry made the remarks Sunday in her first extended question-and-answer session with reporters since taking over in December.