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Ex-doctor's victims recount sex abuse as young gymnasts

LANSING, Mich. (AP) One after one, gymnasts and other victims of a disgraced former sports doctor stepped forward in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday to recount the sexual abuse and emotional trauma he inflicted on them as children, including one who warned that girls eventually ”grow into strong women that return to destroy your world.”

Sports doctor will face dozens of his assault victims

LANSING, Mich. (AP) A judge is holding an extraordinary four-day sentencing hearing for a disgraced Michigan sports doctor who sexually assaulted young elite gymnasts.

Olympic champ Simone Biles says she was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles says she is among the athletes sexually abused by a now-imprisoned former USA Gymnastics team doctor.

Michigan AG seeks sentence of 40 to 125 years for Nassar

LANSING, Mich. (AP) The Michigan attorney general’s office has asked a judge to sentence a disgraced Michigan sports doctor to 40 to 125 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting seven girls.

Gymnast McKayla Maroney says settlement covered up sex abuse

LOS ANGELES (AP) Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney says the group that trains U.S. Olympic gymnasts forced her to sign a confidential settlement to keep allegations of sexual abuse by the team’s doctor secret.

Canadian gymnastics coach charged with sexual offenses

SARNIA, Ontario (AP) Gymnastics Canada’s women’s national team director faces multiple sex-related charges.

Lawyer: No one at Michigan State knew about doc's assaults

DETROIT (AP) �� A former federal prosecutor hired by Michigan State University says there’s no evidence that campus officials knew a sports doctor was sexually abusing young female athletes.

British Gymnastics suspends men's coach Eddie Van Hoof

LONDON (AP) British Gymnastics says coach Eddie Van Hoof, who leads the men’s program, has been suspended following allegations of misconduct.

The Latest: Another guilty plea from Michigan sports doctor

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) The Latest on guilty pleas from Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar who molesting young gymnasts: (all times local):

Source: Gymnastics doctor set to plead guilty to sex charges

DETROIT (AP) A sports doctor accused of molesting several girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University will plead guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault and face at least 25 years in prison, a person with knowledge of the agreement said.

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas says team doctor abused her

Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas says she is among the group of athletes sexually abused by a former team doctor.

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

NEW YORK (AP) Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor.

Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion Mamun retires at 22

MOSCOW (AP) Margarita Mamun, the Olympic all-around rhythmic gymnastics champion, has retired at the age of 22.

Judge: Trial of Michigan sports doctor won't be moved

LANSING, Mich. (AP) A judge has refused to move the trial of a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor who is charged with molesting girls at his home and campus clinic.

Olympic champion Simone Biles returns to gym with new coach

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is ready to get serious about her comeback.

Russia's Maria Paseka successfully defends world vault title

MONTREAL (AP) Maria Paseka of Russia successfully defended her vault title Saturday in the World Gymnastics Championships, edging American Jade Carey at Olympic Stadium.

Uchimura out of gymnastics worlds with ankle injury

MONTREAL (AP) Kohei Uchimura gave up his attempt to win a seventh successive world all-around gymnastics title after he injured his left ankle in qualifying late Monday.

Smith leads US women's gymnastics world championship team

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) National champion Ragan Smith and Olympic alternate Ashton Locklear will lead the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to the world championships in Montreal next month.

Street-running body tells Olympic gymnastics to back off

GENEVA (AP) Global organizers of street-running known as parkour have set the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) a deadline to end attempts to control their sport and give it Olympic status.

National champion Moldauer leads US world championship team

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The generational shift is well underway for the U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics program. It’s just not completely over.

Moldauer out to early lead at US gymnastics championships

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Yul Moldauer raced out to an early lead at the 2017 U.S. Gymnastics championships, putting together six steady routines Thursday night to open up a sizable gap over reigning NCAA all-around champion Akash Modi and give him some serious momentum in his attempt to lock down a spot on the world championship team this fall.

Judge sets Dec. 4 trial date for Nassar on molest charges

LANSING, Mich. (AP) A judge has set a Dec. 4 trial date for a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor accused of molesting several female athletes.

Michigan sports doctor to plead guilty to having child porn

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) A former sports doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics is taking a step toward resolving one of four criminal cases against him in Michigan.

Review: USA Gymnastics needs 'culture change' to stop abuse

USA Gymnastics needs a ”complete cultural change” to better protect athletes from sexual abuse, according to an independent review of the embattled organization’s practices.

Michigan sports doctor to stand trial on sex assault charges

MASON, Mich. (AP) A judge on Friday ordered a longtime doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics to stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting six young gymnasts who said he molested them while they were seeking treatment for various injuries.

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