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Trump signs law that withholds United States' dues to WADA A provision for the U.S. to withhold its annual dues to WADA is now law until the organization takes steps to address the country's accusations that it's beholden to Chinese influence.

As the Olympics kicks off, the battle between the US and WADA continues — earlier this week, Trump signed an appropriations bill that also had a call to withhold dues from WADA until there is an external audit. With @tjquinn.bsky.social

Tracing Blakeney's path from playing in the NBA to alleged game fixer FBI investigation links 26 to an alleged point-shaving and wire-fraud conspiracy.

A look at how Antonio Blakeney went from a McDonald’s All-American to an alleged co-conspirator in the latest college basketball betting scandal:

Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami after two-week search Gervonta Davis was taken into custody Wednesday on an arrest warrant on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping.

Authorities arrested former three-weight boxing champ Gervonta Davis last night after a two-week, three-county search for him on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping stemming from allegedly attacking an ex-girlfriend in October:

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Testing grit and willpower with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing

Seven marathons, seven continents, seven days - amazing story from @mikerothstein.bsky.social for ESPN
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Testing grit and will power with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing

My latest for @espn.com Putting grit and endurance to the test: 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days.

"I had a balaclava on and that froze. I couldn't breathe, so I had to pull it off, and I was like: Oh my goodness, I'm going to die out here."

Jurors say Skaggs, Angels shared blame for overdose death Team's failure to address employee's drug problem drove jury to weigh punitive damages.

Jurors in the Skaggs-Angels trial didn’t get to deliver a verdict. But they sat through two months of testimony, deliberated for two days and provided an idea of where their decision would have landed — and their thoughts on the Angels’ procedure:

Angels, Skaggs family settle while case with jury The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.

Angels, Skaggs family reach last-minute tentative settlement (details being finalized now):

Angels' Carpino: Skaggs a 'drug addict' and 'dealer' Angels president John Carpino closed the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a drug ...

Story from the final day of testimony from the Skaggs-Angels wrongful death civil trial:

Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of dece...

From court today in the Skaggs-Angels wrongful death civil trial, where jurors heard conflicting testimony about when the Angels may have known about Tyler Skaggs’ drug usage.

The trial has been going on since mid-October

FBI docs: MLB's Rose investigation began in '88 Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.

New: FBI docs: MLB's Rose investigation began in '88. From me, Willie Weinbaum & @tjquinn.bsky.social

Morin says he, Skaggs secretive about drug use Mike Morin, a former Angels teammate of Tyler Skaggs, testified Tuesday that he, Skaggs and the team employee who provided them with illicit pills, Eric Kay, were secretive about their drug use, and t...

From the Skaggs-Angels trial, where a former teammate described secretive drug use & said Skaggs was responsible for his own actions the night of his death.

Skaggs' mom: Angels never asked about addiction Debbie Hetman, the mother of Tyler Skaggs, said she didn't know whether her son informed the Angels of his drug addiction but added that she was never asked.

From court today: Tyler Skaggs’ mother and wife testified Monday in their civil trial against the Angels, leading to emotional testimony & information about Skaggs’ 2013 issues with Percocet.

In Skaggs court case, Angels' challenges mount Contradictions and warning signs of employee's addiction seem to imperil team's case.

An update on what’s been happening in the Skaggs family vs Angels trial:

Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane The ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay testified she saw players and team employees passing around pills on the team plane, and that the team was aware of his drug use.

Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane:

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VUL's Newman keeps drawing complaints and controversy Virginia coach proves to be a magnet for complaints and controversy

Complaints around Virgnia University of Lynchburg's football program echo those exposed at another school in 2011

Trout: Was alerted to Kay's possible drug abuse Mike Trout testified that he was alerted by a team employee to possible concerns about drug abuse by convicted ex-Angels communication director Eric Kay.

Mike Trout testified in the Skaggs-Angels case today. Here’s what he said:

Ex-Angels official searched Kay's desk for drugs Tim Mead, the former head of communications for the Angels, admitted Wednesday to searching the desk of his former employee, Eric Kay, three times looking for potential illicit drugs or drug paraphern...

From the first day of testimony during the Skaggs family wrongful death civil suit against the Los Angeles Angels:

Skaggs' lawyer: Angels to blame for fatal overdose A lawyer for Tyler Skaggs' family argued the Angels should be held responsible for his drug overdose death while a team attorney said they were not aware of Skaggs' drug issues.

First story from the Tyler Skaggs-Angels civil trial in California, focused on vastly different views in opening statements.

Testimony scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Skaggs' lawyer: Angels to blame for fatal overdose A lawyer for Tyler Skaggs' family argued the Angels should be held responsible for his drug overdose death while a team attorney said they were not aware of Skaggs' drug issues.

First story from the Tyler Skaggs-Angels civil trial in California, focused on vastly different views in opening statements.

Testimony scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Some purely personal news (staying in the same job and everything) but I’m moving to NYC.

All about making new connections and re-establishing old ones so feel free to reach out.

Atlanta has been awesome to me — and it’ll always hold a specific place in my heart.

NFL HQ building shooter diagnosed with CTE Shane Tamura, who killed four people and then himself in a July shooting at the NFL HQ building, was posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a statement from the New...

NFL HQ building shooter diagnosed with CTE

FBI reveals more Pete Rose gambling documents The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new documents relating to baseball great Pete Rose, his former bookie and the gambling scandal that led to Rose's previous ban from the sport and entry...

FBI reveals more Pete Rose gambling documents:

Lamar pulls challenge of Aikman No. 8 trademark After more than a year, two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson has withdrawn his challenge to Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman's use of the No. 8 in trademarks Aikman and his company filed fo...

A year ago, Lamar Jackson challenged Troy Aikman’s attempt to use “EIGHT” in trademarks.

This week, he pulled his opposition:

NYC gunman sought medical help before shooting What we know about Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas casino worker who targeted NFL headquarters.

New on ESPN with Anthony Olivieri:
NYC gunman sought medical help for years before Monday’s shooting at NFL HQ building.

NYC gunman sought medical help before shooting What we know about Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas casino worker who targeted NFL headquarters.

New on ESPN with Anthony Olivieri:
NYC gunman sought medical help for years before Monday’s shooting at NFL HQ building.

Lawyer: Vegas boss legally sold rifle to NY shooter An attorney for the man who sold a rifle used in the Monday mass shooting in New York City said Thursday that the sale of the firearm to the gunman was done in compliance with state and federal law.

The attorney for Rick Ackley, the casino supervisor who transferred the gun to the NYC Park Avenue shooter, made a statement about how the shooter acquired the gun:

Ex-Bama player Miles has murder trial date set Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles is scheduled to stand trial for capital murder beginning Dec. 1 in Alabama Circuit Court, more than two years after he was arrested in connection with the...

Trial date set for ex-Bama basketball player Darius Miles’ capital murder trial.

He’s alleged to have aided & abetted Michael Davis in the killing of Jamea Harris in 2023. Davis, who fired the gun, was found guilty in May.

After fizzled tailgates, Falcons superfan 'Birdlady' faces criminal charges Clients say they paid for parties, but when the goods didn't arrive, some called law enforcers for help.

An update here — Carolyn “Birdlady” Freeman, the Falcons superfan, did not show up for her court date Monday. She told her attorney she wouldn’t show last night.
The court placed a bench warrant out for her missing her appearance.

She previously pleaded not guilty for 1 count of theft by deception

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