USOC chief Hirshland vows change after abuse scandal
Colorado Springs United States Olympic Committee chief executive Sarah Hirshland spoke before 400 Olympians and officials addressing survivor trauma, promising accountability and action. Chairman Larry Probst offered contrition while backing tougher anti-doping stances despite WADA reinstating Russia’s agency, and Lyons outlined plans to strengthen athlete voices through commissions and the ombudsman office.
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Woods shares lead at Tour Championship in loud East Lake return
Tiger Woods shoots 65 to grab a share of the 18 hole lead at East Lake, the loudest crowd in five years as Rickie Fowler also posts 65. Justin Rose, Gary Woodland, and others sit tied after a sun baked opening round while McIlroy Thomas and Finau trail.
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Tiger Woods faces Ryder Cup and East Lake comeback bid
Tiger Woods eyes a French Ryder Cup appearance and a strong push to finish at East Lake for the FedEx Cup finale. He has 16 PGA Tour events this season after four back surgeries and views a win as a bonus that would elevate his year. He notes making the 30-man field itself is a success and aims to cap it with a dramatic payoff in the season finale.
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Big Ten Faces Rough Start With Nonconference Struggles
The Big Ten’s early football season shows Wisconsin Michigan and Michigan State losing nonconference games while Ohio State and Penn State lead. Five teams remain unbeaten yet a brutal weekend left the league 6-7 in nonconference play. Ohio State visits Penn State on Sept 29 as experts warn of tougher matchups ahead.
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Russia reinstates anti-doping agency amid global backlash
The World Anti-Doping Agency on a 9-2 vote reinstated RUSADA after a three-year suspension, a decision hailed as a return to testing but seen as treachery by hundreds of athletes. The move clears Russia to bid for major events and may affect IAAF status, while sparking criticism from Olympic figures and the Rodchenkov case attorney.
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