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Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics

costs' approach, the young In a statement, Gymnastics
age of female gymnasts, a cul- Australia said it would adopt It did not investigate spe-
ture of control, and a toler- all 12 recommendations for cific incidents or allegations
ance of negative behaviours. improvement contained in of child abuse and neglect,
the report and "unreserv- misconduct, bullying, abuse,
Kate Jenkins, the Australian edly apologizes to all athletes sexual harassment or assault.
HRC's Sex Discrimination and family members who
Commissioner, said gym- have experienced any form The call for the investigation
nasts shared experiences of of abuse participating in the followed the Dutch gymnas-
abuse, misconduct and bul- sport." tics federation's decision to
lying and the review found suspend its women's training
"significant cultural challeng- "We also thank the athletes program to investigate alle-
es ... cutting across coaching and other community mem- gations of intimidation and
practices, the health, safety bers who engaged in the re- abuse, and other reviews in
and well-being of gymnasts, view process and acknowl- Britain, Japan and New Zea-
complaints and investiga- edge their bravery in doing land.
MELBOURNE, Australia and practices following com- tions, and governance." so."
(AP) — An independent plaints from at least 20 former In the United States, hun-
review into gymnastics gymnasts, including Olympic Gymnastics Australia de- More than 320,000 people dreds of women came for-
in Australia has received and Commonwealth Games scribed the report as con- are involved in gymnas- ward against Larry Nassar,
evidence of a toxic culture medalists, about physical and fronting, highlighting issues tics in Australia, with about the osteopathic physician
that contributed to physi- mental abuse during their ca- with "silencing of the athlete three-quarters being female. who in his 29 years as the
cal, emotional and sexual reers. voice, an unhealthy focus on The report included 47 in- USA Gymnastics women's
abuse of young athletes. the 'ideal body', particularly terviews with 57 participants team doctor used medical
The findings of the report for young female athletes, and 138 written submissions treatment as a guise for mo-
Gymnastics Australia last were released Monday, with and an acceptance of archaic from current and former ath- lesting hundreds of young
August asked the Australian the Commission determin- and authoritarian coaching letes and their families, staff, athletes. He was sentenced
Human Rights Commission ing that the key drivers of the practices." coaches officials, and admin- to 40 to 125 years in prison in
to examine the sport's culture problems were: a 'win-at-all istrators. 2018.

Lowry leads depleted Raptors past Lakers; LeBron exits early

LOS ANGELES (AP) — to hold up for an entire game. because of injuries or to rest
The Los Angeles Lakers after losing at Utah on Satur-
were dealt another disap- "The first half, it feels really day.
pointing loss, this time good. Obviously warming
by the short-handed To- up for the game, everything Despite seeing his team lose
ronto Raptors. But seeing is going well," said James, for the sixth time in seven
LeBron James head to the who had 19 points, seven re- games, James was more con-
locker room early served bounds and six assists. "Last cerned with making sure the
as a reminder it could two games at halftime, you Lakers are at full strength for
have been much worse. know, after the break, it's the playoffs. Although An-
kind of gotten a little sore on thony Davis and James were
James left with 6:42 to play as me — a little tight. available, starting guard Den-
the Raptors defeated the Lak- nis Schroder did not play after
ers 121-114 on Sunday night. "And obviously Coach de- being placed in the league's
Los Angeles coach Frank Vo- cided not to put me back in health and safety protocols.
gel said it was a precautionary towards the end because of
move to pull James in his sec- that, so that's pretty much it." "I think our team is predi- blow for us." linked to the Lakers at the
ond game back after missing cated on health," James said. trade deadline, Lowry said it
20 because of a sprained right Kyle Lowry had 37 points and "That is the No. 1 thing for The Lakers got back within didn't factor into his domi-
ankle. 11 assists, Pascal Siakam had our ballclub. We're a team 10 points early in the fourth nant performance.
39 points and 13 rebounds that we need to be healthy quarter, but Lowry respond-
James said he would wait to and Toronto ended a three- and we need to be full, and if ed with a personal 8-2 run. "There's no extra motiva-
see how his ankle felt be- game losing streak despite it's not one thing, it's the oth- tion," Lowry said. "I didn't
fore deciding if he could play not having Fred VanVleet, er. We show up today and our Lowry was 8 for 13 from care about anything other
against Denver on Monday, OG Anunoby, Chris Bouch- starting point guard is not in 3-point range and 12 for 20 than winning this game."
but acknowledged it has yet er or Gary Trent Jr. available the lineup, so it's like another overall. Although he was

Sales start for 9,500-ticket Europa League final in Poland

NYON, Switzerland (AP) stadium capacity at Arena first-leg games in the semi- they return. Applications close on Friday.
— UEFA started selling Gdańsk for the May 26 game. finals last week. Arsenal will UEFA has allocated 3,500
tickets on Monday for the "Supporters from abroad will host Villarreal in their second Access to the stadium in seats in total for local orga-
Europa League final in have to comply with bor- leg on Thursday trailing only Gdańsk "may include the nizers, international soccer
Poland with 2,000 seats to der entry restrictions and 2-1. need for proof of a vaccine or officials, sponsors and broad-
be allocated to each club requirements that will be in a negative COVID-19 test re- casters.
from the maximum limit force at the time of the fi- The British government cur- sult," UEFA said. UEFA said it "will reimburse
of 9,500. nal as no exemptions will be rently advises "against all but the full price of the ticket to
granted to ticket holders," essential travel" to Poland Ticket prices range from successful buyers should a
It is unclear if fans of the two UEFA said in a statement. with stated exemptions for 40 euros ($48) to 130 euros reduction to the stadium ca-
finalists can enter Poland, An all-English final is possi- elite athletes but not specta- ($157) with 2,000 being sold pacity be announced by the
where authorities have ap- ble with Manchester United tors. Visitors to Poland must to fans worldwide in a bal- local authorities at a later
proved a limit of 25% of the leading Roma 6-2 after the currently self-isolate when lot through UEFA's website. stage."