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Members Of 2018 Canadian National Junior Team Take Leaves Of Absence Ahead Of Police Press Conference
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NFL
Ex-NFL Punter Matt Araiza Will Be Dropped From Rape Lawsuit
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Diana Moskovitz
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NBA
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Diana Moskovitz
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Olympics
Lawsuit: Olympic Bobsledder Says Team Chiropractor Sexually Abused Her For Years
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Diana Moskovitz
September 21, 2023
Olympics
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Diana Moskovitz
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Manchester United Changes Its Mind, Won’t Bring Back Mason Greenwood
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Patrick Redford
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Soccer
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Patrick Redford
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Diana Moskovitz
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NFL
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Diana Moskovitz
May 15, 2023
College Football
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Dave McKenna
May 2, 2023
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Diana Moskovitz
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Olympics
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Diana Moskovitz
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Diana Moskovitz
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![A screenshot of a text message exchange between Art Briles and Ian McCaw, as shown on a PowerPoint presentation. It says: "September 20, 2013 text messages between Art Briles and Ian McCawn." Briles: "Just talked to [Sa78]—he said Waco PD was there—said they were going to keep it quiet—Wasn't a set up deal—I'll get shill to ck on sibley." McCaw: "That would be great if they keep it quiet!"](https://lede-admin.defector.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-5.09.46%E2%80%AFPM-e1699492314131.png?resize=2880%2C1920)
