Eddie Pells, The Associated Press

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WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues

WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering rewriting its rules to try barring President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending the LA Olympics in 2028 in a move that could also have implications for the World Cup being hosted by the U.S. this summer.

In 2025, Trump told FIFA, Olympics and NCAA to get in line. For the most part, they complied

In 2025, Trump told FIFA, Olympics and NCAA to get in line. For the most part, they complied

It has never been unusual for the leader of the host country to show up for one of the biggest moments of soccer's World Cup -- the gala where the team pairings are revealed.

Senator's letter to Big Ten presidents: Private equity 'unlikely to align' with academic goals

Senator's letter to Big Ten presidents: Private equity 'unlikely to align' with academic goals

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., sent a letter to Big Ten presidents Friday, warning that a move into private equity could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools' tax-exempt status.

Senator opens inquiry into US Center for SafeSport's hiring of investigator charged with sex crimes

Senator opens inquiry into US Center for SafeSport's hiring of investigator charged with sex crimes

DENVER (AP) -- The chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee is looking into how a former police officer landed an investigator's job at the U.S. Center for SafeSport despite sex-crime allegations that littered his past, while also asking if the center knew he had been accused of newer crimes when working there last year.

Irritated with WADA, Congress looks to give government authority to withhold payments

Irritated with WADA, Congress looks to give government authority to withhold payments

A bipartisan group of lawmakers looking for reforms at the World Anti-Doping Agency reintroduced a bill that would give the White House permanent authority to withhold money from the drug-fighting agency.

At Notre Dame, the first 'America's Team,' they wake the echoes on a run to another national title

At Notre Dame, the first 'America's Team,' they wake the echoes on a run to another national title

ATLANTA (AP) -- Between Touchdown Jesus, "Win One for the Gipper," Rudy, and, yes, even the forward pass, there are those who believe football wouldn't quite be football without Notre Dame.

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: 'A bad decision'

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: 'A bad decision'

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory, and for more than four decades, it weighed heavily on the man who made it -- Jimmy Carter.

SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports

SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports

Four members of Congress unveiled a bipartisan bill Friday that would spark changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, placing a time limit on resolving cases that can sometimes take years and improving communication between the center and abuse survivors.