Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn

Australian officials are pushing back on what they say are numerous erroneous stories about breaking competitor Rachael Gunn – known as Raygun. SYDNEY, NSW — The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.” Last weekend, the sport … Read more

Imane Khelif files lawsuit over harassment on social media

False claims that Khelif was transgender or a man erupted online, and the International Olympic Committee defended her and denounced those peddling misinformation. PARIS, France — French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a rain of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Summer … Read more

Anti-doping organization appeals decision in Team USA’s Erriyon Knighton’s doping case

Knighton was cleared by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency before the Olympic trials after testing positive for a banned drug Trenbolone, which is often found in livestock. WASHINGTON — The doping case involving U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knighton’s claims of eating contaminated meat is being appealed and will be sent to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The … Read more

Meet-and-greet with Keldon Johnson at South Padre Island; Spurs’ In-Season Tournament schedule revealed & season tipoff vs. Dallas

San Antonio will tip off their regular season on the road versus the Mavericks. SAN ANTONIO — In case you did not know, the San Antonio Spurs and South Padre Island have teamed up, making it the official island escape for the Spurs.  The partnership helps bring awareness to the Spurs, the island, and San Antonio. … Read more