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Hey IOC, follow golf’s lead to fix your Olympic bid (and cost) crisis

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for July 4, 2018: Sure, it’s a holiday, but no one told the Olympic world about it!

Amid a wild week of events, with the World Cup continuing, Wimbledon and the Tour de France starting and a sensational Diamond League ahead in Lausanne on Thursday, former PGA top-100 money winner and Olympics expert Bill Mallon wants to bring golf’s organizing approach to the Olympic Movement.

In a guest Lane One commentary, Mallon outlines how golf’s major events are managed and how the International Olympic Committee can benefit by following six easy steps.

Plus a full preview of the Athletissima meet coming up in Lausanne, the start of the Tour de France and all about the “basketbrawl” between Australia and the Philippines in an Asian Qualifier:

(1) WORLD CUP: In a European year, is this Brazil’s World Cup to win? If they did it, they’d have to beat three European teams in a row and do something that hasn’t happened in a World Cup in 60 years!

(2) ATHLETICS: Sensational meet ahead in the Olympic capital of Lausanne, featuring Noah Lyles and Michael Norman in the 200 m and everybody trying to figure out how to beat Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba … before he breaks the world record in the 400 m Hurdles!

(3) CYCLING: Our preview of the 105th Tour de France, where there is only one question to be settled: can anyone beat Chris Froome?

(4) VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. women won the inaugural FIVB Nations League title last week, so now it’s the men’s turn! The finals are in France and the U.S. will battle for its first seasonal title since 2014.

(5) BASKETBALL: The wrap-up on the Americas qualifying pools for the second round of games to begin in September, and all the details of the horrific “basketbrawl” in the Philippines where 13 players were ejected and the game with Australia had to be stopped after three quarters!

This issue includes ON DECK reports on Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Cycling ~ Gymnastics ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Taekwondo ~Volleyball; SCOREBOARD reports on Football and Basketball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Hey IOC, follow golf’s lead to fix your Olympic bid (and cost) crisis

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for July 4, 2018: Sure, it’s a holiday, but no one told the Olympic world about it!

Amid a wild week of events, with the World Cup continuing, Wimbledon and the Tour de France starting and a sensational Diamond League ahead in Lausanne on Thursday, former PGA top-100 money winner and Olympics expert Bill Mallon wants to bring golf’s organizing approach to the Olympic Movement.

In a guest Lane One commentary, Mallon outlines how golf’s major events are managed and how the International Olympic Committee can benefit by following six easy steps.

Plus a full preview of the Athletissima meet coming up in Lausanne, the start of the Tour de France and all about the “basketbrawl” between Australia and the Philippines in an Asian Qualifier:

(1) WORLD CUP: In a European year, is this Brazil’s World Cup to win? If they did it, they’d have to beat three European teams in a row and do something that hasn’t happened in a World Cup in 60 years!

(2) ATHLETICS: Sensational meet ahead in the Olympic capital of Lausanne, featuring Noah Lyles and Michael Norman in the 200 m and everybody trying to figure out how to beat Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba … before he breaks the world record in the 400 m Hurdles!

(3) CYCLING: Our preview of the 105th Tour de France, where there is only one question to be settled: can anyone beat Chris Froome?

(4) VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. women won the inaugural FIVB Nations League title last week, so now it’s the men’s turn! The finals are in France and the U.S. will battle for its first seasonal title since 2014.

(5) BASKETBALL: The wrap-up on the Americas qualifying pools for the second round of games to begin in September, and all the details of the horrific “basketbrawl” in the Philippines where 13 players were ejected and the game with Australia had to be stopped after three quarters!

This issue includes ON DECK reports on Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Cycling ~ Gymnastics ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Taekwondo ~Volleyball; SCOREBOARD reports on Football and Basketball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Would you turn down an Olympic Games if it cost you nothing?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for July 2, 2018: In the coming months, southern Austrian voters will likely be asked this question: do you want to bid for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which will cost you nothing.

That’s right, nothing.

That’s essentially the proposition being put forward in the Austrian state of Styria, which includes famed winter-sports destinations like Graz, Schladming, Ramsau and others.

The Austrian Communist Party has gathered enough signatures to force a referendum, similar to the one that sunk a similar idea in the Tyrol province.

Will Styria and Graz go the same way? Maybe not! We have the details on the differences between the regions – and their major-event experience – in our Lane One commentary, to go along with a full report on a fabulous Olympic-sport weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: Figure-skating fans, the schedule and assignments for the six 2018 ISU Grand Prix have been announced, with a stellar line-up coming for Skate America in October!

(2) WORLD CUP: Russia’s stunning win over Spain means the home country’s is partying like it’s 2002 all over again! Get the low-down on the parallels between Russia 2018 and what happened with Korea and Japan co-hosted the World Cup 16 years ago!

(3) ATHLETICS: Sensational Meeting de Paris on Saturday, with the second-fastest 400 m hurdles ever run and the no. 4 women’s 800 m in history, plus hot wins by Americans Ronnie Baker, Michael Norman and Sam Kendricks!

(4) BASKETBALL: After the U.S. men’s national team was upset by Mexico last week, order was restored in Havana on Sunday, as the U.S. crushed Cuba and qualified for the next round of World Cup qualifying as the Group C winner.

(5) VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. women got a terrible draw that threatened to eliminate them in the FIVB Nations League Final, but they turned it on and won the inaugural title with four straight wins in Nanjing!

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Basketball ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Fencing ~ Hockey ~ Swimming and Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Would you turn down an Olympic Games if it cost you nothing?

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for July 2, 2018: In the coming months, southern Austrian voters will likely be asked this question: do you want to bid for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which will cost you nothing.

That’s right, nothing.

That’s essentially the proposition being put forward in the Austrian state of Styria, which includes famed winter-sports destinations like Graz, Schladming, Ramsau and others.

The Austrian Communist Party has gathered enough signatures to force a referendum, similar to the one that sunk a similar idea in the Tyrol province.

Will Styria and Graz go the same way? Maybe not! We have the details on the differences between the regions – and their major-event experience – in our Lane One commentary, to go along with a full report on a fabulous Olympic-sport weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: Figure-skating fans, the schedule and assignments for the six 2018 ISU Grand Prix have been announced, with a stellar line-up coming for Skate America in October!

(2) WORLD CUP: Russia’s stunning win over Spain means the home country’s is partying like it’s 2002 all over again! Get the low-down on the parallels between Russia 2018 and what happened with Korea and Japan co-hosted the World Cup 16 years ago!

(3) ATHLETICS: Sensational Meeting de Paris on Saturday, with the second-fastest 400 m hurdles ever run and the no. 4 women’s 800 m in history, plus hot wins by Americans Ronnie Baker, Michael Norman and Sam Kendricks!

(4) BASKETBALL: After the U.S. men’s national team was upset by Mexico last week, order was restored in Havana on Sunday, as the U.S. crushed Cuba and qualified for the next round of World Cup qualifying as the Group C winner.

(5) VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. women got a terrible draw that threatened to eliminate them in the FIVB Nations League Final, but they turned it on and won the inaugural title with four straight wins in Nanjing!

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Basketball ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Fencing ~ Hockey ~ Swimming and Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Have doping and criminality overtaken sport? David Howman says pay attention!

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 29, 2018: In a speech to a high-profile anti-doping conference in Oslo this week, the director of the Athletics Integrity Unit told the attendees that one respected observer has declared that the battle against “systemic, institutionalized, state-organized doping is over” and the dopers won.

Moreover, “the criminal underworld are getting a grip on sport” with as much as 25% of sport “entangled” with the evil doers?

Coming from anyone but New Zealander David Howman, the 13-year Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the claims might have been laughed off. But Howman’s speech is revealing for his concerns over the depths of issues facing sport today.

We have transcribed his talk from Oslo in our Lane One commentary, to go with a full report on the five-ring circus:

(1) THE TICKER: Formal retirement for two-time Olympic Doubles luger Matt Mortensen of the U.S. and an informal retirement (more or less) from women’s figure skater Mirai Nagasu.

(2) GLOBETROTTING: Phil Hersh comments on the closing of the icenetwork.com Web site and salutes it for high standards, a wide breadth of coverage and the quality people he worked with there.

(3) WORLD CUP: The 35 minutes that will make this World Cup a legend – except in Germany – came on Thursday, plus a statistical look at the two regions who are dominating the tournament. Hint: CONCACAF is not one of them.

(4) BASKETBALL: What the !@#$ happened? The U.S. men’s national team was upset by Mexico, in Mexico City, during a FIBA World Cup qualifying game, 78-70! We have the gory details …

(5) VOLLEYBALL: Great comeback by the U.S. women, down two sets to none to Turkey in the FIVB Nations League Final in China, but who came back to win in five!

This issue includes ON DECK previews on Football ~ Athletics ~ Swimming, and SCOREBOARD reports on Basketball, Hockey, Modern Pentathlon and Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Have doping and criminality overtaken sport? David Howman says pay attention!

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for June 29, 2018: In a speech to a high-profile anti-doping conference in Oslo this week, the director of the Athletics Integrity Unit told the attendees that one respected observer has declared that the battle against “systemic, institutionalized, state-organized doping is over” and the dopers won.

Moreover, “the criminal underworld are getting a grip on sport” with as much as 25% of sport “entangled” with the evil doers?

Coming from anyone but New Zealander David Howman, the 13-year Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the claims might have been laughed off. But Howman’s speech is revealing for his concerns over the depths of issues facing sport today.

We have transcribed his talk from Oslo in our Lane One commentary, to go with a full report on the five-ring circus:

(1) THE TICKER: Formal retirement for two-time Olympic Doubles luger Matt Mortensen of the U.S. and an informal retirement (more or less) from women’s figure skater Mirai Nagasu.

(2) GLOBETROTTING: Phil Hersh comments on the closing of the icenetwork.com Web site and salutes it for high standards, a wide breadth of coverage and the quality people he worked with there.

(3) WORLD CUP: The 35 minutes that will make this World Cup a legend – except in Germany – came on Thursday, plus a statistical look at the two regions who are dominating the tournament. Hint: CONCACAF is not one of them.

(4) BASKETBALL: What the !@#$ happened? The U.S. men’s national team was upset by Mexico, in Mexico City, during a FIBA World Cup qualifying game, 78-70! We have the gory details …

(5) VOLLEYBALL: Great comeback by the U.S. women, down two sets to none to Turkey in the FIVB Nations League Final in China, but who came back to win in five!

This issue includes ON DECK previews on Football ~ Athletics ~ Swimming, and SCOREBOARD reports on Basketball, Hockey, Modern Pentathlon and Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Is it really time for another Youth Olympic Games?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 27, 2018: There are 101 days left until the third Youth Olympic Games begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I can wait.

Is this concept, first realized in 2010 in Singapore, really worth the effort? The man behind the “YOG” was International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge of Belgium, who expected the event to use only existing facilities and cost $30 million to run.

The first edition cost $284 million and the second YOG, in Nanjing (CHN), cost $274 million. The Argentine bid projected a cost – in 2012 – of $231 million, including construction.

Can this possibly be worth it?

We explore the history, the goals and the future of the YOG – it’s going to Africa in 2022 – in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of U.S. teams in action this week:

(1) THE TICKER: The candidate sites for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials were revealed and Austin, Texas is suddenly in the mix! Plus new momentum for men’s triathlon thanks to a new USA Triathlon program at Arizona State!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The IOC will meet in a “forum” with the eSports world on 21 July at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne (SUI). Will IOC chief Thomas Bach be killed in a game demo?

(3) WORLD CUP: We’re almost done with the group stage and saying goodbye to nearly all of the African, Asian and CONCACAF teams. Could we have made do with Europe, South America and Mexico?

(4) BASKETBALL: The U.S. men’s team, made of non-NBA players, is getting set for its third set of FIBA World Cup qualifying games this weekend, playing in Mexico City and Havana. Do they get free cigars if they win both?

(5) VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. women had the best record – at 13-2 – in the FIVB Nations League round-robin, so of course they get seeded into the Final in a group with the two teams that beat them: Turkey and Serbia! The schedule and the outlook for this weekend’s matches.

This issue includes ON DECK previews on Football ~ Badminton ~ Basketball ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Fencing ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Is it really time for another Youth Olympic Games?

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for June 27, 2018: There are 101 days left until the third Youth Olympic Games begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I can wait.

Is this concept, first realized in 2010 in Singapore, really worth the effort? The man behind the “YOG” was International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge of Belgium, who expected the event to use only existing facilities and cost $30 million to run.

The first edition cost $284 million and the second YOG, in Nanjing (CHN), cost $274 million. The Argentine bid projected a cost – in 2012 – of $231 million, including construction.

Can this possibly be worth it?

We explore the history, the goals and the future of the YOG – it’s going to Africa in 2022 – in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of U.S. teams in action this week:

(1) THE TICKER: The candidate sites for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials were revealed and Austin, Texas is suddenly in the mix! Plus new momentum for men’s triathlon thanks to a new USA Triathlon program at Arizona State!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The IOC will meet in a “forum” with the eSports world on 21 July at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne (SUI). Will IOC chief Thomas Bach be killed in a game demo?

(3) WORLD CUP: We’re almost done with the group stage and saying goodbye to nearly all of the African, Asian and CONCACAF teams. Could we have made do with Europe, South America and Mexico?

(4) BASKETBALL: The U.S. men’s team, made of non-NBA players, is getting set for its third set of FIBA World Cup qualifying games this weekend, playing in Mexico City and Havana. Do they get free cigars if they win both?

(5) VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. women had the best record – at 13-2 – in the FIVB Nations League round-robin, so of course they get seeded into the Final in a group with the two teams that beat them: Turkey and Serbia! The schedule and the outlook for this weekend’s matches.

This issue includes ON DECK previews on Football ~ Badminton ~ Basketball ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Fencing ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Ten things to remember from the USATF Championships

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 25, 2018: This is an off-year in track & field, with no World Championships or Olympic Games, so why bother with the U.S. National Championships in Des Moines?

Because big things still happen when the best in the U.S. get together.

And it did, even with final-day thunderstorms interrupting the meet for three hours on Sunday. There were world-leading performances from sprinter Noah Lyles and hammer thrower DeAnna Price, but also new stars just coming into their own.

Like these people: Shelby Houlihan, Jenna Prandini, Reggie Jagers (pictured), Maggie Ewen and more.

Who are they? Check out our list of 10 things to remember from this year’s USATF Nationals in our Lane One commentary, plus a massive weekend of worldwide sport in this 31-page issue:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: Italy is supposed to nominate its 2026 Olympic Winter Games bid city or cities soon, but will the country’s new, anti-establishment government really make a bid?

(2) WORLD CUP: Other than the embarrassment furnished by Poland, Europe has carved out a 17-6-5 record in the World Cup – 15-4-3 if you remove the intra-Euro games – and may get 10 of the 16 knock-out round spots!

(3) ATHLETICS: Full coverage of the 2018 USATF National Championships in Des Moines, including a distance double not achieved on the track since 2000!

(4) CYCLING: It was about time that Coryn Rivera won the U.S. Pro Road Race Championships …. and she finally did! But not by much; the story of how a teammate get her to the finish line in Knoxville.

(5) WRESTLING: Huge final weekend of qualifying for USA Wrestling, finalizing its Greco-Roman and Freestyle teams in separate events in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Check out who made the teams!

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Athletics ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Cycling ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Rowing ~ Triathlon ~ Water Polo ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Ten things to remember from the USATF Championships

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for June 25, 2018: This is an off-year in track & field, with no World Championships or Olympic Games, so why bother with the U.S. National Championships in Des Moines?

Because big things still happen when the best in the U.S. get together.

And it did, even with final-day thunderstorms interrupting the meet for three hours on Sunday. There were world-leading performances from sprinter Noah Lyles and hammer thrower DeAnna Price, but also new stars just coming into their own.

Like these people: Shelby Houlihan, Jenna Prandini, Reggie Jagers (pictured), Maggie Ewen and more.

Who are they? Check out our list of 10 things to remember from this year’s USATF Nationals in our Lane One commentary, plus a massive weekend of worldwide sport in this 31-page issue:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: Italy is supposed to nominate its 2026 Olympic Winter Games bid city or cities soon, but will the country’s new, anti-establishment government really make a bid?

(2) WORLD CUP: Other than the embarrassment furnished by Poland, Europe has carved out a 17-6-5 record in the World Cup – 15-4-3 if you remove the intra-Euro games – and may get 10 of the 16 knock-out round spots!

(3) ATHLETICS: Full coverage of the 2018 USATF National Championships in Des Moines, including a distance double not achieved on the track since 2000!

(4) CYCLING: It was about time that Coryn Rivera won the U.S. Pro Road Race Championships …. and she finally did! But not by much; the story of how a teammate get her to the finish line in Knoxville.

(5) WRESTLING: Huge final weekend of qualifying for USA Wrestling, finalizing its Greco-Roman and Freestyle teams in separate events in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Check out who made the teams!

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Athletics ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Cycling ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Rowing ~ Triathlon ~ Water Polo ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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EXTRA: The Price is Right: Another American Record!

By
Rich Perelman
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History for DeAnna Price in the women's hammer throw in Eugene: two American Records!

TSX EXTRA – for June 23, 2018: The United States has been an afterthought in the hammer throw for more than 20 years and has never won an Olympic or World Championships medal in the women’s hammer.

So the sudden renaissance in the event this spring came as a surprise, capped by a stunning American Record from DeAnna Price at the USATf National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.

She not only set her second American Record of the season, but won her first national title with a sensational fifth-round toss of 78.12 m (256-3), moving her to no. 4 on the all-time list and no. 1 on the world list for 2018!

One of her keys to success was staying cool, calm and collected and that was the key to big wins on Saturday from Matthew Centrowitz, Kenny Selmon, Sam Kendricks, a breakthrough victory for Shakima Wimbley and national titles for Keni Harrison and Vashti Cunningham.

There were also brilliant head-to-head duels between Jenny Simpson and Shelby Houlihan in the women’s 1,500 m and Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerichs in the women’s Steeple.

Who won? What happened? Were the marks good? Subscribers can check out the full story, with summaries of the events completed so far in this special, same-day issue.

EXTRA: The Price is Right: Another American Record!

By
Rich Perelman
-
History for DeAnna Price in the women's hammer throw in Eugene: two American Records!

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TSX EXTRA – for June 23, 2018: The United States has been an afterthought in the hammer throw for more than 20 years and has never won an Olympic or World Championships medal in the women’s hammer.

So the sudden renaissance in the event this spring came as a surprise, capped by a stunning American Record from DeAnna Price at the USATf National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.

She not only set her second American Record of the season, but won her first national title with a sensational fifth-round toss of 78.12 m (256-3), moving her to no. 4 on the all-time list and no. 1 on the world list for 2018!

One of her keys to success was staying cool, calm and collected and that was the key to big wins on Saturday from Matthew Centrowitz, Kenny Selmon, Sam Kendricks, a breakthrough victory for Shakima Wimbley and national titles for Keni Harrison and Vashti Cunningham.

There were also brilliant head-to-head duels between Jenny Simpson and Shelby Houlihan in the women’s 1,500 m and Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerichs in the women’s Steeple

Who won? What happened? Were the marks good? Check out the full story, with summaries of the events completed so far in this special, same-day issue.

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EXTRA: Lyles “bolts” to 9.88 world-leader to win USATF 100 m

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX EXTRA – for June 23, 2018: Noah Lyles won the U.S. national championship in the 100 m in a world-leading 9.88 seconds on Friday night in Des Moines, Iowa.

At 20 years old – he’ll be 21 on 18 July – he now has the world’s fastest time in the 100 m and equal-fastest in the 200 m. Remind you of anyone of recent note?

So check out Lyles’s progression since age 17 with that of Usain Bolt and draw your own conclusions!

Plus lots more commentary on the Nationals and a story of a sponsor scorned involving American triple jump record holder Tori Franklin. Plus summaries of the events completed so far.

EXTRA: Lyles “bolts” to 9.88 world-leader to win USATF 100 m

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX EXTRA – for June 23, 2018: Noah Lyles won the U.S. national championship in the 100 m in a world-leading 9.88 seconds on Friday night in Des Moines, Iowa.

At 20 years old – he’ll be 21 on 18 July – he now has the world’s fastest time in the 100 m and equal-fastest in the 200 m. Remind you of anyone of recent note?

So check out Lyles’s progression since age 17 with that of Usain Bolt and draw your own conclusions!

Plus lots more commentary on the Nationals and a story of a sponsor scorned involving American triple jump record holder Tori Franklin. Plus summaries of the events completed so far.

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Are the hurdles suddenly the most watch-worthy events in track & field?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 22, 2018: In the late 1970s, the hurdle events were the ones you made sure you were in your seat for, thanks to stars like Renaldo Nehemiah, Greg Foster and Edwin Moses.

Forty years later, it’s deja vu all over again, thanks to the newest generation of youngsters, especially Florida high hurdler Grant Holloway and Kentucky freshman (but only for this season) Sydney McLaughlin.

We have a look at their achievements and plans for the summer in our Lane One commentary, plus so much going on in the worldwide five-ring circus of sport:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: USA Gymnastics suspends Olympic bronze medalist Alex Naddour and the Int’l Skating Federation suspends two Chinese judges for bias during the PyeongChang Winter Games!

(2) WORLD CUP: Europe’s domination of the World Cup continued on Thursday with Croatia’s 3-0 embarrassment of Argentina. Exclusive statistics show how much better the Europeans are than everyone else in the tournament, like out-scoring its opponents by 35-14 through 91 games, or 25-7 in the second halves!

(3) ATHLETICS: At the U.S. Nationals, a terrific triple jump between the two best Americans of all time and Georgia’s Keturah Orji came out on top with the no. 5 jump in U.S. history. Oh yes, and in the heats of the men’s 100 m, Michael Rodgers set a new world-leading time; not bad for a 33-year-old!

(4) CYCLING: Who cares about age? How about a 43-year-old national champ in the women’s Individual Time Trial? It happened for the second year in a row to the amazing Amber Neben!

(5) FENCING: American fencers swept all six team titles at the Pan American Championships in Havana, and have won 11 of the 12 events on the program. Wow!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Canoeing ~ Hockey ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Rowing ~ Triathlon ~ Wrestling; SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Are the hurdles suddenly the most watch-worthy events in track & field?

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for June 22, 2018: In the late 1970s, the hurdle events were the ones you made sure you were in your seat for, thanks to stars like Renaldo Nehemiah, Greg Foster and Edwin Moses.

Forty years later, it’s deja vu all over again, thanks to the newest generation of youngsters, especially Florida high hurdler Grant Holloway and Kentucky freshman (but only for this season) Sydney McLaughlin.

We have a look at their achievements and plans for the summer in our Lane One commentary, plus so much going on in the worldwide five-ring circus of sport:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: USA Gymnastics suspends Olympic bronze medalist Alex Naddour and the Int’l Skating Federation suspends two Chinese judges for bias during the PyeongChang Winter Games!

(2) WORLD CUP: Europe’s domination of the World Cup continued on Thursday with Croatia’s 3-0 embarrassment of Argentina. Exclusive statistics show how much better the Europeans are than everyone else in the tournament, like out-scoring its opponents by 35-14 through 91 games, or 25-7 in the second halves!

(3) ATHLETICS: At the U.S. Nationals, a terrific triple jump between the two best Americans of all time and Georgia’s Keturah Orji came out on top with the no. 5 jump in U.S. history. Oh yes, and in the heats of the men’s 100 m, Michael Rodgers set a new world-leading time; not bad for a 33-year-old!

(4) CYCLING: Who cares about age? How about a 43-year-old national champ in the women’s Individual Time Trial? It happened for the second year in a row to the amazing Amber Neben!

(5) FENCING: American fencers swept all six team titles at the Pan American Championships in Havana, and have won 11 of the 12 events on the program. Wow!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Canoeing ~ Hockey ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Rowing ~ Triathlon ~ Wrestling; SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Is Paris 2024 preparing to burn itself at the stake?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 20, 2018: Screaming headlines declared that the Paris 2024 organizers are aiming to impact France in a huge way, leading the drive for zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero emissions.

In truth, these are goals, but the Paris 2024 project may be getting off to a rockier start than advertised. Over the past few days, venues have been changed to save money and the organizing committee just volunteered to pick up another $47 million in venue construction costs, to keep from asking for more money from the French government.

Long-time observers have seen this movie before, and the last one like this did not end well.

Get the details of what is being promised, what it really means and what Olympic history tells us about promising too much in advance. It’s in our Lane One commentary, plus a massive preview of the USA Track & Field National Championships that start on Thursday:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: South Africa’s middle-distance superstar Caster Semenya filed suit against the IAAF to stop implementation of its testosterone-control rules for women;

(2) WORLD CUP: The first round of games has been completed and the big winner is … Europe. Find out just how dominant the Old Continent was, and how pathetic the rest of the confederations were …

(3) ATHLETICS: The USATF National Championships come this week in Des Moines, Iowa, with lots of new faces to take the place of veterans taking the year off. More than 10 pages in our full preview of every event of note, including Noah Lyles vs. Michael Norman in the men’s 200 m and DeAnna Price vs. Gwen Berry in the women’s hammer!

(4) CYCLING: USA Cycling road nationals are on in Knoxville, with women’s stars Megan Guarnier, Coryn Rivera and Amber Neben ready to go!

(5) FENCING: American fencers sweep first four team titles at the Pan American Championships in Havana, and have now won nine of 10 events!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Archery ~ Athletics ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Cycling ~ Volleyball; SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Fencing ~ Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Is Paris 2024 preparing to burn itself at the stake?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 20, 2018: Screaming headlines declared that the Paris 2024 organizers are aiming to impact France in a huge way, leading the drive for zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero emissions.

In truth, these are goals, but the Paris 2024 project may be getting off to a rockier start than advertised. Over the past few days, venues have been changed to save money and the organizing committee just volunteered to pick up another $47 million in venue construction costs, to keep from asking for more money from the French government.

Long-time observers have seen this movie before, and the last one like this did not end well.

Get the details of what is being promised, what it really means and what Olympic history tells us about promising too much in advance. It’s in our Lane One commentary, plus a massive preview of the USA Track & Field National Championships that start on Thursday:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: South Africa’s middle-distance superstar Caster Semenya filed suit against the IAAF to stop implementation of its testosterone-control rules for women;

(2) WORLD CUP: The first round of games has been completed and the big winner is … Europe. Find out just how dominant the Old Continent was, and how pathetic the rest of the confederations were …

(3) ATHLETICS: The USATF National Championships come this week in Des Moines, Iowa, with lots of new faces to take the place of veterans taking the year off. More than 10 pages in our full preview of every event of note, including Noah Lyles vs. Michael Norman in the men’s 200 m and DeAnna Price vs. Gwen Berry in the women’s hammer!

(4) CYCLING: USA Cycling road nationals are on in Knoxville, with women’s stars Megan Guarnier, Coryn Rivera and Amber Neben ready to go!

(5) FENCING: American fencers sweep first four team titles at the Pan American Championships in Havana, and have now won nine of 10 events!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Archery ~ Athletics ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Cycling ~ Volleyball; SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Fencing ~ Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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New bills of athlete’s rights are popping up like it’s 1791!

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 18, 2018: Is everyone suddenly trying to be James Madison?

The principal author of the famed U.S. Bill of Rights back in 1791 is being emulated by the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency, which have introduced what are essentially athlete “bills of rights.”

The IOC has the Athlete Charter, listing 16 rights and 19 responsibilities, and which is now circulating for comment worldwide. WADA has introduced its own program for a “Charter of Athlete Rights” dealing with anti-doping issues. These were elaborated on at WADA’s first “Global Athlete Forum” in Calgary, where the athlete position on Russia and on countries which are not complaint with WADA rules are not in line with where the IOC is right now.

You can check for yourself which “bill of rights” seems more appropriate – as they stand now – with our review in our Lane One commentary, plus a lot of medals for U.S. athletes this past weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: What’s wrong with Allyson Felix? Another so-so performance in France; she hasn’t been this slow in 14 years!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: Ever hear a politician blame the voters for a loss? The IOC just blamed Swiss voters for being “uninformed”!

(3) WORLD CUP: Say all you want about Mexico’s win over Germany, but the lesson of the first week is how dominant Europe is in Russia.

(4) CYCLING: Historic win for American rider Coryn Rivera in the OVO Energy Women’s Tour in Great Britain!

(5) FENCING: American sword players dominate the Pan American Championships in Havana, winning five of six events!

(6) WRESTLING: World Champions Adeline Gray and Logan Stieber star on the way to another World Championships at Final X II in State College, Pennsylvania;

This issue includes an ON DECK preview of Water Polo; SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Karate ~ Shooting ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

New bills of athlete’s rights are popping up like it’s 1791!

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 18, 2018: Is everyone suddenly trying to be James Madison?

The principal author of the famed U.S. Bill of Rights back in 1791 is being emulated by the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency, which have introduced what are essentially athlete “bills of rights.”

The IOC has the Athlete Charter, listing 16 rights and 19 responsibilities, and which is now circulating for comment worldwide. WADA has introduced its own program for a “Charter of Athlete Rights” dealing with anti-doping issues. These were elaborated on at WADA’s first “Global Athlete Forum” in Calgary, where the athlete position on Russia and on countries which are not complaint with WADA rules are not in line with where the IOC is right now.

You can check for yourself which “bill of rights” seems more appropriate – as they stand now – with our review in our Lane One commentary, plus a lot of medals for U.S. athletes this past weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: What’s wrong with Allyson Felix? Another so-so performance in France; she hasn’t been this slow in 14 years!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: Ever hear a politician blame the voters for a loss? The IOC just blamed Swiss voters for being “uninformed”!

(3) WORLD CUP: Say all you want about Mexico’s win over Germany, but the lesson of the first week is how dominant Europe is in Russia.

(4) CYCLING: Historic win for American rider Coryn Rivera in the OVO Energy Women’s Tour in Great Britain!

(5) FENCING: American sword players dominate the Pan American Championships in Havana, winning five of six events!

(6) WRESTLING: World Champions Adeline Gray and Logan Stieber star on the way to another World Championships at Final X II in State College, Pennsylvania;

This issue includes an ON DECK preview of Water Polo; SCOREBOARD reports on Football ~ Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Karate ~ Shooting ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Remember the “pivot to Asia”? The sports world is pivoting to America!

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 15, 2018: It was not too long ago that the U.S. was an also-ran as the Olympic world selected three Asian cities in a row – PyeongChang in Korea, Tokyo in Japan and Beijing in China – to host two Winter Games and the 2020 Olympic Games.

Now, with the selection of the United 2026 bid to host the FIFA World Cup eight years hence, the United States is on the cusp of making history, hosting soccer’s biggest event, the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and possibly the 2030 Winter Games, maybe in Salt Lake City.

Why is this happening so suddenly. There is a one-word reason – above all others – that the U.S. has become the go-to country to host the largest events in the world of sports. Indeed, the 21st Century’s “Roaring ‘20s” will mostly be celebrated in the U.S.!

What’s the word? The answer and all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus the kick-off of an enormous week of sport:

(1) THE TICKER: Sad news of the death of Olympic gold medal basketball star Anne Donovan, sensational long jumping at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet, the IOC cuts off Biathlon’s funding, more FIFA Congress news and strong swimming marks at the Mare Nostum Series in Europe!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The United 2026 bid won, thanks in part to a near-perfect presentation during the FIFA Congress.

(3) WRESTLING: Three-time World Champion Adeline Gray wants a fourth, but must qualify for the U.S. team this weekend at Final X II in State College, Pennsylvania;

(4) CYCLING: A renaissance for American rider Coryn Rivera? She’s leading after two stages of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour in Great Britain!

(5) SHOOTING: Upsets at the U.S. National Championships and national titles for Michael McPhail and Lexi Lagan!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Football ~ Athletics ~ Fencing ~ Karate ~ Swimming ~ Wrestling; SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling ~ Shooting ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Remember the “pivot to Asia”? The sports world is pivoting to America!

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 15, 2018: It was not too long ago that the U.S. was an also-ran as the Olympic world selected three Asian cities in a row – PyeongChang in Korea, Tokyo in Japan and Beijing in China – to host two Winter Games and the 2020 Olympic Games.

Now, with the selection of the United 2026 bid to host the FIFA World Cup eight years hence, the United States is on the cusp of making history, hosting soccer’s biggest event, the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and possibly the 2030 Winter Games, maybe in Salt Lake City.

Why is this happening so suddenly. There is a one-word reason – above all others – that the U.S. has become the go-to country to host the largest events in the world of sports. Indeed, the 21st Century’s “Roaring ‘20s” will mostly be celebrated in the U.S.!

What’s the word? The answer and all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus the kick-off of an enormous week of sport:

(1) THE TICKER: Sad news of the death of Olympic gold medal basketball star Anne Donovan, sensational long jumping at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet, the IOC cuts off Biathlon’s funding, more FIFA Congress news and strong swimming marks at the Mare Nostum Series in Europe!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The United 2026 bid won, thanks in part to a near-perfect presentation during the FIFA Congress.

(3) WRESTLING: Three-time World Champion Adeline Gray wants a fourth, but must qualify for the U.S. team this weekend at Final X II in State College, Pennsylvania;

(4) CYCLING: A renaissance for American rider Coryn Rivera? She’s leading after two stages of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour in Great Britain!

(5) SHOOTING: Upsets at the U.S. National Championships and national titles for Michael McPhail and Lexi Lagan!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Football ~ Athletics ~ Fencing ~ Karate ~ Swimming ~ Wrestling; SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling ~ Shooting ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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What was the magic of Hayward Field’s East Grandstand?

By
Rich Perelman
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=> BULLETIN: United 2026 wins World Cup 2026 vote, 134-65, over Morocco <=

TSX HEADLINES – for June 13, 2018: One of the biggest topics of discussions among spectators at last week’s NCAA Track & Field Championships had nothing to do with the athletes.

It was about the fate of the East Grandstand at Hayward Field, slated for de-construction to make way for the new Hayward Field stadium to be ready in advance of the 2021 IAAF World Championships.

Why all the passion for an outdated, 93-year-old wood structure that lacks even the most basic spectator amenities for the 21st Century? After attending the meet and seeing the people who want to keep the East stand alive, it’s clear what the tie is between Eugene and that building.

What is it? The answer and all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus the kick-off of an enormous week of sport:

(1) THE TICKER: A special honor for The Sports Examiner: the Adam Jacobs Award from the Track & Field Writers of America; thank you!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: Now that Sion’s bid has died at the hands of voters, the Communist Party in the potential bid city of Graz, Austria is collecting signatures for a referendum there.

(3) FOOTBALL: What you need to know about the 2018 FIFA World Cup in a page and a half. Really; everything you really need to know.

(4) FOOTBALL: Tobin Heath scores the winning goal for the U.S. in a 2-1 decision over China in a friendly in Cleveland.

(5) SHOOTING: Star U.S. shooter Vincent Hancock wins his 10th career World Cup gold medal in Skeet in Malta, his third win of 2018!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Football ~ Badminton ~ Cycling ~ Gymnastics; SCOREBOARD reports on Basketball ~ Cycling ~ Football ~ Golf ~ Sailing ~ Shooting ~ Tennis ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

What was the magic of Hayward Field’s East Grandstand?

By
Rich Perelman
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=> BULLETIN: United 2026 wins World Cup 2026 vote, 134-65, over Morocco <=

TSX HEADLINES – for June 13, 2018: One of the biggest topics of discussions among spectators at last week’s NCAA Track & Field Championships had nothing to do with the athletes.

It was about the fate of the East Grandstand at Hayward Field, slated for de-construction to make way for the new Hayward Field stadium to be ready in advance of the 2021 IAAF World Championships.

Why all the passion for an outdated, 93-year-old wood structure that lacks even the most basic spectator amenities for the 21st Century? After attending the meet and seeing the people who want to keep the East stand alive, it’s clear what the tie is between Eugene and that building.

What is it? The answer and all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus the kick-off of an enormous week of sport:

(1) THE TICKER: A special honor for The Sports Examiner: the Adam Jacobs Award from the Track & Field Writers of America; thank you!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: Now that Sion’s bid has died at the hands of voters, the Communist Party in the potential bid city of Graz, Austria is collecting signatures for a referendum there.

(3) FOOTBALL: What you need to know about the 2018 FIFA World Cup in a page and a half. Really; everything you really need to know.

(4) FOOTBALL: Tobin Heath scores the winning goal for the U.S. in a 2-1 decision over China in a friendly in Cleveland.

(5) SHOOTING: Star U.S. shooter Vincent Hancock wins his 10th career World Cup gold medal in Skeet in Malta, his third win of 2018!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Football ~ Badminton ~ Cycling ~ Gymnastics; SCOREBOARD reports on Basketball ~ Cycling ~ Football ~ Golf ~ Sailing ~ Shooting ~ Tennis ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Sensational NCAA Track & Field Championships introduces the next generation of stars

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Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 11, 2018: The just-completed NCAA Track & Field Championships were one of the most memorable, thanks to an astonishing 90 minutes on Friday with three collegiate records set.

Michael Norman, Rai Benjamin, Cameron Burrell, Chris Nilsen, Aleia Hobbs, Lynna Irby,Sydney McLaughlin, Keturah Orji and Maggie Ewen are just some of the Olympic stars of tomorrow that are world-class performers today.

How great were they? We have all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus a tidal wave of results, stats and facts on:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: Say goodbye to the Sion bid for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which was the likely front-runner; it lost in a referendum, 54-46%.

(2) ATHLETICS: Stunning long jump – even though wind-aided – at the Stockholm Diamond League meet puts Cuban Juan Echevarria in rarefied air! Plus four new world leaders!

(3) FOOTBALL: In case you missed it, a young U.S. men’s national team held World Cup favorite France to a 1-1 draw at Lyon. Nice job, especially by the USA’s goalkeeper of the future!

(4) SWIMMING: World-leading freestyle and breaststroke marks in the Tyr Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara from two of the usual suspects: Katie Ledecky and Lilly King!

(5) WRESTLING: First of the “Final X” showdowns to decide who makes the U.S. team for the World Championships: every match was decided in straight bouts, portending a powerful American presence.

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Football ~ Karate ~ Rugby ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Triathlon ~ Volleyball ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Sensational NCAA Track & Field Championships introduces the next generation of stars

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 11, 2018: The just-completed NCAA Track & Field Championships were one of the most memorable, thanks to an astonishing 90 minutes on Friday with three collegiate records set.

Michael Norman, Rai Benjamin, Cameron Burrell, Chris Nilsen, Aleia Hobbs, Lynna Irby,Sydney McLaughlin, Keturah Orji and Maggie Ewen are just some of the Olympic stars of tomorrow that are world-class performers today.

How great were they? We have all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus a tidal wave of results, stats and facts on:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: Say goodbye to the Sion bid for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which was the likely front-runner; it lost in a referendum, 54-46%.

(2) ATHLETICS: Stunning long jump – even though wind-aided – at the Stockholm Diamond League meet puts Cuban Juan Echevarria in rarefied air! Plus four new world leaders!

(3) FOOTBALL: In case you missed it, a young U.S. men’s national team held World Cup favorite France to a 1-1 draw at Lyon. Nice job, especially by the USA’s goalkeeper of the future!

(4) SWIMMING: World-leading freestyle and breaststroke marks in the Tyr Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara from two of the usual suspects: Katie Ledecky and Lilly King!

(5) WRESTLING: First of the “Final X” showdowns to decide who makes the U.S. team for the World Championships: every match was decided in straight bouts, portending a powerful American presence.

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Football ~ Karate ~ Rugby ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Triathlon ~ Volleyball ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Memo to U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen: USOC spent 65% of its money on athletes

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 8, 2018: The U.S. Senate hearing on sexual abuse and Olympic sports was notable for Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s call for the United States Olympic Committee to have its charter changed by the Congress and that 50% of its revenue should go directly to athletes.

In fact, the USOC already spends that much and more on athletes, but doesn’t simply write checks; it provides services and support of many kinds. Does Shaheen know about this?

We have all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of events coming up this weekend and reports on what’s just happened:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: Two major votes coming up on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Olympic Winter Games this weekend!

(2) ATHLETICS: Sensational wins by Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba, New Zealand’s Tom Walsh and a near-breakthrough for Emma Coburn in the Bislett Games in Oslo. Plus a look ahead to Sunday’s Bauhaus Galan in Stockholm!

(3) WRESTLING: First of three “Final X” tournaments to decide the U.S. Freestyle men’s and women’s teams for the 2018 World Championships comes this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska.

(4) FOOTBALL: Alex Morgan scored the only goal of the game to give the U.S. a 1-0 win over China, in Sandy, Utah.

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Triathlon ~ Wrestling, and SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Football ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Memo to U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen: USOC spent 65% of its money on athletes

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 8, 2018: The U.S. Senate hearing on sexual abuse and Olympic sports was notable for Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s call for the United States Olympic Committee to have its charter changed by the Congress and that 50% of its revenue should go directly to athletes.

In fact, the USOC already spends that much and more on athletes, but doesn’t simply write checks; it provides services and support of many kinds. Does Shaheen know about this?

We have all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of events coming up this weekend and reports on what’s just happened:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: Two major votes coming up on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Olympic Winter Games this weekend!

(2) ATHLETICS: Sensational wins by Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba, New Zealand’s Tom Walsh and a near-breakthrough for Emma Coburn in the Bislett Games in Oslo. Plus a look ahead to Sunday’s Bauhaus Galan in Stockholm!

(3) WRESTLING: First of three “Final X” tournaments to decide the U.S. Freestyle men’s and women’s teams for the 2018 World Championships comes this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska.

(4) FOOTBALL: Alex Morgan scored the only goal of the game to give the U.S. a 1-0 win over China, in Sandy, Utah.

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Triathlon ~ Wrestling, and SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Football ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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U.S. Senate hearing outcome: 50% of USOC revenue directly to athletes?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 6, 2018: The headlines from Tuesday’s U.S. Senate sub-committee hearing are all about ex-USA Gymnastics chief Steve Penny invoking the Fifth Amendment and refusing to answer any questions at all.

That was not the critical outcome. In fact, the key testimony came before Penny even took his seat at the table. Instead, it was another U.S. Senator telling the panel the United States Olympic Committee’s charter should be changed to require it to distribute 50% of its income directly to athletes!

We have all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on 16 international events in 11 sports coming up this week:

(1) THE TICKER: A new American Record in the women’s hammer, a new world leader in the men’s 100 m, plus a look ahead at the NCAA Track & Field Championships that starts Wednesday!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The Japan Olympic Committee aims for 30 gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games … but the country has never won more than 16!

(3) ATHLETICS: Famed Bislett Games in Oslo coming up on Thursday, with Norwegian fans looking ahead to the 400 m Hurdles with World Champion Karsten Warholm; a full preview!

(4) SHOOTING: ISSF World Cup for shotgun events in Malta (!), with Kim Rhode looking for another win in women’s Skeet!

(5) SWIMMING: Ryan Lochte returns to major U.S. competition this week at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Santa Clara, along with Nathan Adrian, Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky and many more …

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Football ~ Karate ~ Rugby ~ Shooting ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Volleyball, and a SCOREBOARD report on Cycling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

U.S. Senate hearing outcome: 50% of USOC revenue directly to athletes?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 6, 2018: The headlines from Tuesday’s U.S. Senate sub-committee hearing are all about ex-USA Gymnastics chief Steve Penny invoking the Fifth Amendment and refusing to answer any questions at all.

That was not the critical outcome. In fact, the key testimony came before Penny even took his seat at the table. Instead, it was another U.S. Senator telling the panel the United States Olympic Committee’s charter should be changed to require it to distribute 50% of its income directly to athletes!

We have all the details in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on 16 international events in 11 sports coming up this week:

(1) THE TICKER: A new American Record in the women’s hammer, a new world leader in the men’s 100 m, plus a look ahead at the NCAA Track & Field Championships that starts Wednesday!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The Japan Olympic Committee aims for 30 gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games … but the country has never won more than 16!

(3) ATHLETICS: Famed Bislett Games in Oslo coming up on Thursday, with Norwegian fans looking ahead to the 400 m Hurdles with World Champion Karsten Warholm; a full preview!

(4) SHOOTING: ISSF World Cup for shotgun events in Malta (!), with Kim Rhode looking for another win in women’s Skeet!

(5) SWIMMING: Ryan Lochte returns to major U.S. competition this week at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Santa Clara, along with Nathan Adrian, Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky and many more …

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Football ~ Karate ~ Rugby ~ Shooting ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Volleyball, and a SCOREBOARD report on Cycling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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FIFA’s evaluators have warned the Congress: choose Morocco at your own risk

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 4, 2018: Evaluation reports of bids for major events like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup are usually couched in dry, technical language and are often excellent as cures for insomnia or as doorstops.

The report on the two bids for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, between Morocco and the three-nation United 2026 bid from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. is a welcome change. Consider this warning about the Morocco project:

“The amount of new infrastructure required for the Morocco 2026 bid to become reality cannot be overstated. … the Bid Evaluation Task Force consider it its duty to emphasise the significant overall risk …”

Clear enough? There are shortcomings in this report, but it sounds a clear call on the enormous uncertainty of the Morocco bid and the near-certainty of the United 2026 bid.

Does this mean the United bid will win? Hardly, but then nothing in an open vote – which for the first time, will be disclosed – scheduled for 13 June in Moscow, is certain.

We have the details in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on the major international events in more than a dozen sports:

(1) THE TICKER: Exploratory Commission in Colorado recommends Denver try for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games, with a statewide referendum in 2020! Plus two bidders are already planning for a bid for 2032!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: A U.S. Senate sub-committee will hear testimony on Tuesday from the former head of USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University on how the Larry Nassar problem could have happened, and why it wasn’t stopped. This is not going to be pleasant.

(3) ATHLETICS: Hot performances at the Fanny Blankers Koen Games in the Netherlands, with world leads for American Jenny Simpson in the mile and Russia’s Mariya Lasitskene in the high jump.

(4) RUGBY: Fiji getting ready to win the 2018 HSBC Sevens Series after winning the ninth leg in London, and the U.S.could be headed for its best finish ever!

(5) WATER POLO: The United States women’s national team won its fifth straight FINA World League Super Final title with an undefeated run through the tournament and a win over the Netherlands in the championship game!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Sailing ~ Volleyball, and SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Football ~ Gymnastics ~ Rowing ~ Rugby ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Taekwondo ~ Volleyball ~Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

FIFA’s evaluators have warned the Congress: choose Morocco at your own risk

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for June 4, 2018: Evaluation reports of bids for major events like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup are usually couched in dry, technical language and are often excellent as cures for insomnia or as doorstops.

The report on the two bids for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, between Morocco and the three-nation United 2026 bid from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. is a welcome change. Consider this warning about the Morocco project:

“The amount of new infrastructure required for the Morocco 2026 bid to become reality cannot be overstated. … the Bid Evaluation Task Force consider it its duty to emphasise the significant overall risk …”

Clear enough? There are shortcomings in this report, but it sounds a clear call on the enormous uncertainty of the Morocco bid and the near-certainty of the United 2026 bid.

Does this mean the United bid will win? Hardly, but then nothing in an open vote – which for the first time, will be disclosed – scheduled for 13 June in Moscow, is certain.

We have the details in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on the major international events in more than a dozen sports:

(1) THE TICKER: Exploratory Commission in Colorado recommends Denver try for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games, with a statewide referendum in 2020! Plus two bidders are already planning for a bid for 2032!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: A U.S. Senate sub-committee will hear testimony on Tuesday from the former head of USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University on how the Larry Nassar problem could have happened, and why it wasn’t stopped. This is not going to be pleasant.

(3) ATHLETICS: Hot performances at the Fanny Blankers Koen Games in the Netherlands, with world leads for American Jenny Simpson in the mile and Russia’s Mariya Lasitskene in the high jump.

(4) RUGBY: Fiji getting ready to win the 2018 HSBC Sevens Series after winning the ninth leg in London, and the U.S.could be headed for its best finish ever!

(5) WATER POLO: The United States women’s national team won its fifth straight FINA World League Super Final title with an undefeated run through the tournament and a win over the Netherlands in the championship game!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Sailing ~ Volleyball, and SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Football ~ Gymnastics ~ Rowing ~ Rugby ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Taekwondo ~ Volleyball ~Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Will Ashton Eaton and Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s world records be buried in Berlin?

By
Rich Perelman
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Belgium's Olympic and World Champion heptathlete Nafi Thiam

TSX HEADLINES – for June 1, 2018: Two of the most cherished world records in track & field are Ashton Eaton’s decathlon mark of 9,045 points and Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s 7,291 points in the heptathlon.

But those records may be short-lived, thanks to two rising stars whose focus is on the European Championships in Berlin’s Olimpiastadion in August: France’s Kevin Mayer and Belgium’s Nafi Thiam (pictured above).

Do they really have a shot at taking these world records for themselves? You bet they do, and we have the event-by-event details in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of this weekend’s international events and what’s going on in sport right now:

(1) THE TICKER: More information on the forthcoming referendum in Calgary on the 2026 Olympic Winter Games bid: coming in November.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the appeal by Jamaican sprinter Nesta Carter over his doping disqualification from the 2008 Beijing Games. Thus, Jamaica’s gold-medal performance in the 4×100 m is nullified, costing his teammates Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater their medals as well.

(3) THE MAIN EVENT: Seven world-leading performances at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Rome, including a lifetime-best 9.93 from Ronnie Baker in his second-straight win over Christian Coleman in the men’s 100 meters!

(4) WATER POLO: The top-ranked U.S. women’s team is into the semifinals of the FINA World League Super Final against Russia … who they defeated in group play!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Cycling ~ Football ~ Rowing ~ Sport Climbing ~ Taekwondo, and SCOREBOARD reports on Volleyball and Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Will Ashton Eaton and Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s world records be buried in Berlin?

By
Rich Perelman
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Belgium's Olympic and World Champion heptathlete Nafi Thiam

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TSX HEADLINES – for June 1, 2018: Two of the most cherished world records in track & field are Ashton Eaton’s decathlon mark of 9,045 points and Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s 7,291 points in the heptathlon.

But those records may be short-lived, thanks to two rising stars whose focus is on the European Championships in Berlin’s Olimpiastadion in August: France’s Kevin Mayer and Belgium’s Nafi Thiam (pictured above).

Do they really have a shot at taking these world records for themselves? You bet they do, and we have the event-by-event details in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of this weekend’s international events and what’s going on in sport right now:

(1) THE TICKER: More information on the forthcoming referendum in Calgary on the 2026 Olympic Winter Games bid: coming in November.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the appeal by Jamaican sprinter Nesta Carter over his doping disqualification from the 2008 Beijing Games. Thus, Jamaica’s gold-medal performance in the 4×100 m is nullified, costing his teammates Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater their medals as well.

(3) THE MAIN EVENT: Seven world-leading performances at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Rome, including a lifetime-best 9.93 from Ronnie Baker in his second-straight win over Christian Coleman in the men’s 100 meters!

(4) WATER POLO: The top-ranked U.S. women’s team is into the semifinals of the FINA World League Super Final against Russia … who they defeated in group play!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Cycling ~ Football ~ Rowing ~ Sport Climbing ~ Taekwondo, and SCOREBOARD reports on Volleyball and Water Polo, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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German athletes demand 25% of IOC revenue because Olympic sports are irrelevant

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 30, 2018: An open letter to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach from the Athletes Commission of the German National Olympic Committee was posted last week and asked for 25% of IOC “profits” to go directly to athletes.

Bach, himself an Olympic gold medalist from Germany in 1976, will have plenty to talk to them about, including how – according to the terms of their own request – the IOC already pays more than that. But those are details.

What’s astonishing about the letter is that it complains once again about the prohibition on athletes to “advertise” themselves and their achievements during the Olympic Games period, because that’s essentially the only time anyone will pay attention to them.

Why? Because, as the letter notes, these athletes are “under-represented” on television and other media compared to soccer. In other words, except for a total of two weeks every four years, they are irrelevant.

Whose fault is that?

We delve into the details in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of the big Diamond League meet in Rome on Thursday and much more coming up:

(1) THE TICKER: Are skateboarders really interested in being on the Olympic program in 2020? One writer and rider has the back story and an excellent perspective: “how can that be a bad thing?”

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: Russia is quietly negotiating to be reinstated by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Now, a letter sent by the Russian Sports Ministry and National Olympic Committee essentially makes an offer to settle a key stumbling block.

(3) ATHLETICS: Full preview of the IAAF Diamond League meet in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, starting with the rematch between Ronnie Baker and Christian Coleman in the men’s 100 m, Emma Coburn vs. the Kenyans in the women’s Steeple and more!

(4) WATER POLO: Top-ranked United States women’s water polo team leading its pool at the FINA World League Super Final in China, trying for its fifth seasonal title in a row.

(5) FOOTBALL: Youthful American team runs past a listless Bolivian squad, 3-0, in Chester, Pennsylvania, thanks to three first-time scorers for the U.S. men’s National Team!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics, Fencing, Gymnastics, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo, and a SCOREBOARD report on Football, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

German athletes demand 25% of IOC revenue because Olympic sports are irrelevant

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 30, 2018: An open letter to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach from the Athletes Commission of the German National Olympic Committee was posted last week and asked for 25% of IOC “profits” to go directly to athletes.

Bach, himself an Olympic gold medalist from Germany in 1976, will have plenty to talk to them about, including how – according to the terms of their own request – the IOC already pays more than that. But those are details.

What’s astonishing about the letter is that it complains once again about the prohibition on athletes to “advertise” themselves and their achievements during the Olympic Games period, because that’s essentially the only time anyone will pay attention to them.

Why? Because, as the letter notes, these athletes are “under-represented” on television and other media compared to soccer. In other words, except for a total of two weeks every four years, they are irrelevant.

Whose fault is that?

We delve into the details in our Lane One commentary, plus previews of the big Diamond League meet in Rome on Thursday and much more coming up:

(1) THE TICKER: Are skateboarders really interested in being on the Olympic program in 2020? One writer and rider has the back story and an excellent perspective: “how can that be a bad thing?”

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: Russia is quietly negotiating to be reinstated by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Now, a letter sent by the Russian Sports Ministry and National Olympic Committee essentially makes an offer to settle a key stumbling block.

(3) ATHLETICS: Full preview of the IAAF Diamond League meet in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, starting with the rematch between Ronnie Baker and Christian Coleman in the men’s 100 m, Emma Coburn vs. the Kenyans in the women’s Steeple and more!

(4) WATER POLO: Top-ranked United States women’s water polo team leading its pool at the FINA World League Super Final in China, trying for its fifth seasonal title in a row.

(5) FOOTBALL: Youthful American team runs past a listless Bolivian squad, 3-0, in Chester, Pennsylvania, thanks to three first-time scorers for the U.S. men’s National Team!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics, Fencing, Gymnastics, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo, and a SCOREBOARD report on Football, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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The SafeSport Code is the U.S. standard for conduct in Olympic sports. What does it say?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 28, 2018: The core of the United States Olympic Committee’s response to the sexual abuse scandal engulfing multiple sports and their national governing bodies is the establishment and opening of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

Its work is to enforce the U.S. SafeSport Code, a 40-page document that specifies what behaviors, or lack of behavior, qualifies as a violation ripe for sanctions.

Have you read it? What does it really say? Will it work?

We check into the details in our Lane One commentary, plus up-to-date coverage on a wild week in Olympic sport and more coming tonight:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: The folks behind Morocco’s bid for the 2026 World Cup are getting testy about who can vote on 13 June: they say American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands shouldn’t be able to vote because they’ll support the United bid!

(2) GLOBETROTTING: Phil Hersh says the International Skating Union has got to get skating federation chiefs out of judging … now!

(3) FOOTBALL: A young U.S. men’s national team squad – remember them? – takes on Bolivia tonight in Chester, Pennsylvania, with Christian Pulisic on the field!

(4) ATHLETICS: Sensational breakthroughs by Americans Noah Lyles (19.69) and Shelby Houlihan (3:59.06) at the Pre Classic in Eugene, with seven world-leading marks and a tie!

(5) CYCLING: An astonishing, historic, unbelievable, come-from-far-behind victory by Britain’s Chris Froome in the 101st Giro d’Italia … although not without some controversy!

This issue includes an ON DECK previews of Football, and SCOREBOARD reports on Archery ~ Athletics ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Judo ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Shooting ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Volleyball ~ Weightlifting, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

The SafeSport Code is the U.S. standard for conduct in Olympic sports. What does it say?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 28, 2018: The core of the United States Olympic Committee’s response to the sexual abuse scandal engulfing multiple sports and their national governing bodies is the establishment and opening of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

Its work is to enforce the U.S. SafeSport Code, a 40-page document that specifies what behaviors, or lack of behavior, qualifies as a violation ripe for sanctions.

Have you read it? What does it really say? Will it work?

We check into the details in our Lane One commentary, plus up-to-date coverage on a wild week in Olympic sport and more coming tonight:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: The folks behind Morocco’s bid for the 2026 World Cup are getting testy about who can vote on 13 June: they say American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands shouldn’t be able to vote because they’ll support the United bid!

(2) GLOBETROTTING: Phil Hersh says the International Skating Union has got to get skating federation chiefs out of judging … now!

(3) FOOTBALL: A young U.S. men’s national team squad – remember them? – takes on Bolivia tonight in Chester, Pennsylvania, with Christian Pulisic on the field!

(4) ATHLETICS: Sensational breakthroughs by Americans Noah Lyles (19.69) and Shelby Houlihan (3:59.06) at the Pre Classic in Eugene, with seven world-leading marks and a tie!

(5) CYCLING: An astonishing, historic, unbelievable, come-from-far-behind victory by Britain’s Chris Froome in the 101st Giro d’Italia … although not without some controversy!

This issue includes an ON DECK previews of Football, and SCOREBOARD reports on Archery ~ Athletics ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Judo ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Shooting ~ Swimming ~ Table Tennis ~ Volleyball ~ Weightlifting, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Thanks to Larry Nassar, being a coach or a team doctor is going to get a whole lot harder

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 25, 2018: The House sub-committee hearing on the sexual abuse of Olympic athletes on Thursday painted a picture of a new day in the U.S. Olympic community for coaches and others who work with athletes.

Although fairly slow and ponderous for most of the time, the discussion heated up in the final hour, with some polite, but pointed suggestions from several representatives concerning deeper background checks for coaches and possibly instituting drug-testing, and a much closer look at who provides medical treatment for athletes. One House member, himself a physician, pointedly asked how Larry Nassar, licensed to practice medicine in Michigan, was able to treat athletes at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas … where he was not licensed.

Acting United States Olympic Committee chief Susanne Lyons did a commendable job as a witness, but made clear that the relationship between the USOC and the national governing bodies has changed and will change some more. Translation: much more control from Colorado Springs, certainly in the athlete safety area, but look for it to spread to other areas, because the House members were clear that the USOC will be held accountable.

The hearing also introduced Shellie Pfohl, the head of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport, which opened in March 2017 and after getting 20-30 reports of abuse a month at the start, is now receiving that many each week. And the Center needs more money, which the USOC and the NGBs will be pressured to provide.

Much more in-depth coverage of the hearing in our Lane One commentary, plus a look ahead to a sensational weekend in track & field:

(1) THE TICKER: Trouble for the Swiss bid for Sion for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as polling shows its referendum in deep trouble with three weeks to go.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The sports program for the first World Beach Games in San Diego is set, with 15 sports and 17 disciplines announced for the event in October 2019.

(3) GLOBETROTTING: Phil Hersh reviews a new proposal to the International Skating Union raise the age of female figure skaters to allow women to compete with the girls!

(4) ATHLETICS: If you could create a perfect meet on paper, the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene this weekend might be it. Consider this: both days will be shown live on U.S. television! Keep a special lookout for stars Christian Coleman and Allyson Felix!

(5) CYCLING: Defending champion Tom Dumoulin cut has all but 28 seconds out of the once-big lead held by Britain’s Simon Yates with three stages left. Can he catch Yates and become the first repeat winner in 25 years?

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Canoeing ~ Cycling ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball, and SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Thanks to Larry Nassar, being a coach or a team doctor is going to get a whole lot harder

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 25, 2018: The House sub-committee hearing on the sexual abuse of Olympic athletes on Thursday painted a picture of a new day in the U.S. Olympic community for coaches and others who work with athletes.

Although fairly slow and ponderous for most of the time, the discussion heated up in the final hour, with some polite, but pointed suggestions from several representatives concerning deeper background checks for coaches and possibly instituting drug-testing, and a much closer look at who provides medical treatment for athletes. One House member, himself a physician, pointedly asked how Larry Nassar, licensed to practice medicine in Michigan, was able to treat athletes at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas … where he was not licensed.

Acting United States Olympic Committee chief Susanne Lyons did a commendable job as a witness, but made clear that the relationship between the USOC and the national governing bodies has changed and will change some more. Translation: much more control from Colorado Springs, certainly in the athlete safety area, but look for it to spread to other areas, because the House members were clear that the USOC will be held accountable.

The hearing also introduced Shellie Pfohl, the head of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport, which opened in March 2017 and after getting 20-30 reports of abuse a month at the start, is now receiving that many each week. And the Center needs more money, which the USOC and the NGBs will be pressured to provide.

Much more in-depth coverage of the hearing in our Lane One commentary, plus a look ahead to a sensational weekend in track & field:

(1) THE TICKER: Trouble for the Swiss bid for Sion for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as polling shows its referendum in deep trouble with three weeks to go.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The sports program for the first World Beach Games in San Diego is set, with 15 sports and 17 disciplines announced for the event in October 2019.

(3) GLOBETROTTING: Phil Hersh reviews a new proposal to the International Skating Union raise the age of female figure skaters to allow women to compete with the girls!

(4) ATHLETICS: If you could create a perfect meet on paper, the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene this weekend might be it. Consider this: both days will be shown live on U.S. television! Keep a special lookout for stars Christian Coleman and Allyson Felix!

(5) CYCLING: Defending champion Tom Dumoulin cut has all but 28 seconds out of the once-big lead held by Britain’s Simon Yates with three stages left. Can he catch Yates and become the first repeat winner in 25 years?

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Canoeing ~ Cycling ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball, and SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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As a team, Team USA ranks 85th; pretty good for two Games every four years

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 23, 2018: One of the positive aspects of the digital age is that audiences can be measured with more precision than ever before. That’s especially true on social media site such as Facebook and Twitter.

One such survey of audiences on Twitter showed that while soccer teams in Spain and England command vast followings, the “Team USA” account was followed by an impressive – but much, much smaller – two million people, in 85th place overall.

Disappointing? Maybe not. After all, compared with clubs like Real Madrid or FC Barcelona that compete in 50-60 matches per year, the “U.S. Olympic Team” competes just once every two years, and for just one month over an entire four-year period.

But there’s also a lesson here. Wouldn’t it make sense to show off “Team USA” or at least a U.S. team in some of the applicable sports like track & field, swimming or gymnastics?

A look at the numbers and the possibilities in our Lane One commentary, plus a heavy week in international sports ahead:

(1) THE TICKER I: The House Subcommittee hearing with USOC chief Susanne Lyons and the heads of several U.S. governing bodies comes Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Eastern time. We have the link to the Webcast if you want to watch …

(2) THE TICKER II: USA Triathlon announces a new, elite-class race to be held in the Los Angeles area starting in 2019 … getting ready for the 2028 Olympic Games early!

(3) THE BIG PICTURE: Good news for Russian football players cleared of doping, but the scrutiny of Russian athletes, officials and even fans is going to get stronger as the FIFA World Cup approaches.

(4) CYCLING: Defending champ Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands cut 75 seconds off the lead of Britain’s Simon Yates in the Giro d’Italia with just five stages left. A look ahead at the end of the first Grand Tour of the year!

(5) WEIGHTLIFTING: Nice showing for the U.S. in the Pan American Championships, with 20 total medals and Pan American titles for lifters Wesley Kitts and Sarah Robles.

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Archery ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Judo ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Shooting ~ Table Tennis ~ Volleyball ~ Weightlifting, and SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling and Weightlifting, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

As a team, Team USA ranks 85th; pretty good for two Games every four years

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 23, 2018: One of the positive aspects of the digital age is that audiences can be measured with more precision than ever before. That’s especially true on social media site such as Facebook and Twitter.

One such survey of audiences on Twitter showed that while soccer teams in Spain and England command vast followings, the “Team USA” account was followed by an impressive – but much, much smaller – two million people, in 85th place overall.

Disappointing? Maybe not. After all, compared with clubs like Real Madrid or FC Barcelona that compete in 50-60 matches per year, the “U.S. Olympic Team” competes just once every two years, and for just one month over an entire four-year period.

But there’s also a lesson here. Wouldn’t it make sense to show off “Team USA” or at least a U.S. team in some of the applicable sports like track & field, swimming or gymnastics?

A look at the numbers and the possibilities in our Lane One commentary, plus a heavy week in international sports ahead:

(1) THE TICKER I: The House Subcommittee hearing with USOC chief Susanne Lyons and the heads of several U.S. governing bodies comes Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Eastern time. We have the link to the Webcast if you want to watch …

(2) THE TICKER II: USA Triathlon announces a new, elite-class race to be held in the Los Angeles area starting in 2019 … getting ready for the 2028 Olympic Games early!

(3) THE BIG PICTURE: Good news for Russian football players cleared of doping, but the scrutiny of Russian athletes, officials and even fans is going to get stronger as the FIFA World Cup approaches.

(4) CYCLING: Defending champ Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands cut 75 seconds off the lead of Britain’s Simon Yates in the Giro d’Italia with just five stages left. A look ahead at the end of the first Grand Tour of the year!

(5) WEIGHTLIFTING: Nice showing for the U.S. in the Pan American Championships, with 20 total medals and Pan American titles for lifters Wesley Kitts and Sarah Robles.

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Archery ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Judo ~ Modern Pentathlon ~ Shooting ~ Table Tennis ~ Volleyball ~ Weightlifting, and SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling and Weightlifting, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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City of L.A. planning a light show for the 2028 Games; is that a good thing?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 21, 2018: The chief of the Bureau of Street Lighting for the City of Los Angeles is already planning for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Really? Why?

Some of the concepts under consideration include changing some of the City’s 220,000 light poles to accommodate message boards and electric-vehicle and mobile phone charging stations, powered by solar panels.

Why aren’t these things being planned for the City’s residents, who could use all of these things now and not in ten years!

The LA28 organizers didn’t ask for these changes, they aren’t in anyone’s budget and the success of the 2028 Games is not predicated on their completion. So why is Norma Isahakian and her department even thinking about this?

It’s a long way to 2028, but these kinds of bureaucratic adventures spark others and can lead to the kind of waste that Los Angeles is being counted on to root out of the Olympic planning process.

A look at the details and dangers in our Lane One commentary, plus a lot going on as summer is approaching in international sports:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: A major hearing on athletes and sexual abuse, starring some of the leaders of the U.S. Olympic community, comes on Wednesday morning in the U.S. House of Representatives.

(2) ATHLETICS: Some fun running at the adidas Boost Boston Games, but a shocking, world-leading hammer throw from DeAnna Price of the U.S. in Jamaica … which would have a silver medal at last year’s World Championships! This in an event in which the U.S. women have never won an Olympic or Worlds medal!

(3) CYCLING: Brilliant riding by Colombians Egan Bernal and Fernando Gaviria in the Amgen Tour of California led to five wins in seven stages and makes both ones to watch in July’s Tour de France.

(4) FENCING: A bronze medal for Race Imboden in the men’s Foil Grand Prix vaults him to no. 1 again in the FIE World Rankings, with fellow American Alexander Massialas now no. 2!

(5) SWIMMING: Four wins and a world record for Katie Ledecky at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis, while three others won three events at the meet, plus a co-world leader in the women’s breaststroke.

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Beach Volleyball ~ Canoe-Kayak ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Fencing ~ Ice Hockey ~ Swimming ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

City of L.A. planning a light show for the 2028 Games; is that a good thing?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 21, 2018: The chief of the Bureau of Street Lighting for the City of Los Angeles is already planning for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Really? Why?

Some of the concepts under consideration include changing some of the City’s 220,000 light poles to accommodate message boards and electric-vehicle and mobile phone charging stations, powered by solar panels.

Why aren’t these things being planned for the City’s residents, who could use all of these things now and not in ten years!

The LA28 organizers didn’t ask for these changes, they aren’t in anyone’s budget and the success of the 2028 Games is not predicated on their completion. So why is Norma Isahakian and her department even thinking about this?

It’s a long way to 2028, but these kinds of bureaucratic adventures spark others and can lead to the kind of waste that Los Angeles is being counted on to root out of the Olympic planning process.

A look at the details and dangers in our Lane One commentary, plus a lot going on as summer is approaching in international sports:

(1) THE BIG PICTURE: A major hearing on athletes and sexual abuse, starring some of the leaders of the U.S. Olympic community, comes on Wednesday morning in the U.S. House of Representatives.

(2) ATHLETICS: Some fun running at the adidas Boost Boston Games, but a shocking, world-leading hammer throw from DeAnna Price of the U.S. in Jamaica … which would have a silver medal at last year’s World Championships! This in an event in which the U.S. women have never won an Olympic or Worlds medal!

(3) CYCLING: Brilliant riding by Colombians Egan Bernal and Fernando Gaviria in the Amgen Tour of California led to five wins in seven stages and makes both ones to watch in July’s Tour de France.

(4) FENCING: A bronze medal for Race Imboden in the men’s Foil Grand Prix vaults him to no. 1 again in the FIE World Rankings, with fellow American Alexander Massialas now no. 2!

(5) SWIMMING: Four wins and a world record for Katie Ledecky at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis, while three others won three events at the meet, plus a co-world leader in the women’s breaststroke.

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Beach Volleyball _ Canoe-Kayak ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Fencing ~ Ice Hockey ~ Swimming ~ Wrestling, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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Katie Ledecky’s Star Trek problem: To boldly go where no one has gone before?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 18, 2018: In her first swim as a professional athlete, Katie Ledecky set a world record in the 1,500 m Freestyle. Then she won the 400 m Freestyle in a world-leading time on Thursday.

But she’s already the best in the world in those events. What about Tokyo in 2020? Will Ledecky emulate the mission of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek: to boldly go where no one has gone before?

Ledecky will be favored in as many as five events in Tokyo, but to reach the level of stars like Michael Phelps or East Germany’s Kristin Otto, she’s going to have some more work to do.

What work? How can she do it? A look at the requirements in our Lane One commentary, plus all the action of the week and the weekend upcoming:

(1) THE TICKER: The Michigan State settlement with the victims of sex abuser Larry Nasser won’t be the last; Discussions with USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee will be next, but neither can afford a payout anywhere close to that agreed to by MSU.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The World Anti-Doping Agency is holding firm on Russia: no reinstatement until its requirements are met. There are two remaining, but one might be settled soon!

(3) ATHLETICS: Some unusual events at the adidas Boost Boston Games this weekend, including outdoor runs on Charles Street in the 150 meters and 200 m Hurdles! Plus the 2018 debut of 100 m World Champion Tori Bowie!

(4) CYCLING: We’re nearing the end of the Amgen Tour of California with American Tejay van Garderen leading the race into the weekend! But Friday’s mountain stage could make the difference!

(5) SWIMMING: Another world record for Ledecky, another win for Nathan Adrian and a big surprise from teenager Daniel Roy in the men’s breaststroke at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Indy!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Canoe ~ Cycling ~ Swimming ~ Wrestling; SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling ~ Diving ~ Ice Hockey ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

Katie Ledecky’s Star Trek problem: To boldly go where no one has gone before?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 18, 2018: In her first swim as a professional athlete, Katie Ledecky set a world record in the 1,500 m Freestyle. Then she won the 400 m Freestyle in a world-leading time on Thursday.

But she’s already the best in the world in those events. What about Tokyo in 2020? Will Ledecky emulate the mission of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek: to boldly go where no one has gone before?

Ledecky will be favored in as many as five events in Tokyo, but to reach the level of stars like Michael Phelps or East Germany’s Kristin Otto, she’s going to have some more work to do.

What work? How can she do it? A look at the requirements in our Lane One commentary, plus all the action of the week and the weekend upcoming:

(1) THE TICKER: The Michigan State settlement with the victims of sex abuser Larry Nasser won’t be the last; Discussions with USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee will be next, but neither can afford a payout anywhere close to that agreed to by MSU.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The World Anti-Doping Agency is holding firm on Russia: no reinstatement until its requirements are met. There are two remaining, but one might be settled soon!

(3) ATHLETICS: Some unusual events at the adidas Boost Boston Games this weekend, including outdoor runs on Charles Street in the 150 meters and 200 m Hurdles! Plus the 2018 debut of 100 m World Champion Tori Bowie!

(4) CYCLING: We’re nearing the end of the Amgen Tour of California with American Tejay van Garderen leading the race into the weekend! But Friday’s mountain stage could make the difference!

(5) SWIMMING: Another world record for Ledecky, another win for Nathan Adrian and a big surprise from teenager Daniel Roy in the men’s breaststroke at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Indy!

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Athletics ~ Canoe ~ Cycling ~ Swimming ~ Wrestling; SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling ~ Diving ~ Ice Hockey ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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The future of Olympic sport isn’t on television, or is it?

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 16, 2018: Your beautiful new, flat-screen television is about to become useless for watching Olympic sports.

The move to online streaming is picking up steam. NBC is in on it in cycling, track & field and other sports and the exploding FloSports network now has two dozen sports on offer for a single subscription price.

That’s the key: subscription price.

But before you junk your television, there’s a way to adapt it for streaming well beyond the limited Web browser that even today’s “smart TVs” come with.

We have the details and a link to the equipment you need in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on the major events on this past weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: A great weekend of track & field produced a series of sensational marks at the Pac-12 and SEC Championships, including five world leaders, another World Junior Record for Sydney McLaughlin and more new American stars to watch for in the coming weeks!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The U.S. Supreme Court’s gambling decision is not likely to impact the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 much at all. After all, didn’t London 2012 get through its Games without too much trouble?

(3) FENCING: U.S. men’s Foil fencers are looking for a third straight FIE Grand Prix win in Shanghai and Eli Dershwitz is gunning for another World Cup Sabre medal in Madrid!

(4) SWIMMING: With the college season over, superstars like Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel and Lilly King are back for this week’s Tyr Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis. But could a new star steal the show? Perhaps Ella Eastin?

(5) ICE HOCKEY: Group play is over at the IIHF World Championships and the U.S. is in the playoffs; we have the full schedule.

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Beach Volleyball ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Fencing ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball; SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling ~ Ice Hockey, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

The future of Olympic sport isn’t on television, or is it?

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for May 16, 2018: Your beautiful new, flat-screen television is about to become useless for watching Olympic sports.

The move to online streaming is picking up steam. NBC is in on it in cycling, track & field and other sports and the exploding FloSports network now has two dozen sports on offer for a single subscription price.

That’s the key: subscription price.

But before you junk your television, there’s a way to adapt it for streaming well beyond the limited Web browser that even today’s “smart TVs” come with.

We have the details and a link to the equipment you need in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on the major events on this past weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: A great weekend of track & field produced a series of sensational marks at the Pac-12 and SEC Championships, including five world leaders, another World Junior Record for Sydney McLaughlin and more new American stars to watch for in the coming weeks!

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: The U.S. Supreme Court’s gambling decision is not likely to impact the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 much at all. After all, didn’t London 2012 get through its Games without too much trouble?

(3) FENCING: U.S. men’s Foil fencers are looking for a third straight FIE Grand Prix win in Shanghai and Eli Dershwitz is gunning for another World Cup Sabre medal in Madrid!

(4) SWIMMING: With the college season over, superstars like Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel and Lilly King are back for this week’s Tyr Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis. But could a new star steal the show? Perhaps Ella Eastin?

(5) ICE HOCKEY: Group play is over at the IIHF World Championships and the U.S. is in the playoffs; we have the full schedule.

This issue includes ON DECK previews of Beach Volleyball ~ Cycling ~ Diving ~ Fencing ~ Swimming ~ Volleyball; SCOREBOARD reports on Cycling ~ Ice Hockey, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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An unhappy stroll through doping control in PyeongChang

By
Rich Perelman
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TSX HEADLINES – for May 14, 2018: The Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang had their problems right from the start. Some were easy to appreciate; others were below the surface.

Once the event got underway, it appeared exciting and inviting on television, but there was tension on the ground. Some of that was in the doping-control stations, where inexperienced staff mixed with equally-inexperienced athletes, coaches and team officials for some unpleasant confrontations.

Add to that a general unease among veteran, well-informed competitors who remain unsure whether the doping-control system can ever work properly after the Russians made a mockery of the process in Sochi.

The details came out in the World Anti-Doping Agency’s 51-page report by its Independent Observer team, released last week. We review the key aspects and the most important reform needed for the future in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on the major events on this past weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: The gymnastics scandals in sexual abuse are not confined to the U.S.: the latest allegations are from Brazil. Plus, Serbia refuses to allow Kosovan athletes to compete in the European Karate Championships and the International Olympic Committee is looking into it.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: A Brazilian newspaper provides fresh details on what former IAAF chief Lamine Diack’s alleged bribery scheme bought for the Rio de Janeiro bid back in 2009!

(3) ATHLETICS: Big win for Olympic champ Brianna Rollins-McNeal over world-record holder Kendra Harrison in the Shanghai Diamond League 100 m hurdles, plus eight new world-leading marks at the meet!

(4) FENCING: All the way back from maternity is American double Olympic Sabre gold medalist Mariel Zagunis, winning a Grand Prix bronze medal in Moscow!

(5) ICE HOCKEY: The U.S. men are undefeated and on their way to the playoffs in the IIHF World Championships in Denmark. It all started with a pulse-pounding, shoot-out win over Canada!

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Ice Hockey ~ Rugby ~ Shooting ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Triathlon, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

An unhappy stroll through doping control in PyeongChang

By
Rich Perelman
-

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TSX HEADLINES – for May 14, 2018: The Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang had their problems right from the start. Some were easy to appreciate; others were below the surface.

Once the event got underway, it appeared exciting and inviting on television, but there was tension on the ground. Some of that was in the doping-control stations, where inexperienced staff mixed with equally-inexperienced athletes, coaches and team officials for some unpleasant confrontations.

Add to that a general unease among veteran, well-informed competitors who remain unsure whether the doping-control system can ever work properly after the Russians made a mockery of the process in Sochi.

The details came out in the World Anti-Doping Agency’s 51-page report by its Independent Observer team, released last week. We review the key aspects and the most important reform needed for the future in our Lane One commentary, plus reports on the major events on this past weekend:

(1) THE TICKER: The gymnastics scandals in sexual abuse are not confined to the U.S.: the latest allegations are from Brazil. Plus, Serbia refuses to allow Kosovan athletes to compete in the European Karate Championships and the International Olympic Committee is looking into it.

(2) THE BIG PICTURE: A Brazilian newspaper provides fresh details on what former IAAF chief Lamine Diack’s alleged bribery scheme bought for the Rio de Janeiro bid back in 2009!

(3) ATHLETICS: Big win for Olympic champ Brianna Rollins-McNeal over world-record holder Kendra Harrison in the Shanghai Diamond League 100 m hurdles, plus eight new world-leading marks at the meet!

(4) FENCING: All the way back from maternity is American double Olympic Sabre gold medalist Mariel Zagunis, winning a Grand Prix bronze medal in Moscow!

(5) ICE HOCKEY: The U.S. men are undefeated and on their way to the playoffs in the IIHF World Championships in Denmark. It all started with a pulse-pounding, shoot-out win over Canada!

This issue includes SCOREBOARD reports on Athletics ~ Badminton ~ Cycling ~ Fencing ~ Gymnastics ~ Ice Hockey ~ Rugby ~ Shooting ~ Sport Climbing ~ Swimming ~ Triathlon, plus AGENDA, our exclusive calendar of upcoming international events!

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