Simone Biles apologizes to transphobe but calls for 'empathy and respect' on issue of trans athletes
The champion gymnast had criticized anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.
JUNE 10, 2025
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Final Sentence Handed to Gymnast-Abuser Larry Nassar
On Monday, the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor was sentenced to a third prison term of 40 to 125 years.
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Gold-Medalist Aly Raisman Says She Was Molested by Gymnastics Doctor
Three-time gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman is the second to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Victims Of Larry Nassar Demand Faster Investigation From Texas
Following Nassar's lifetime sentence for sexual assault, gymnastics athletes are looking for further closure.
MAY 11, 2018
Simone Biles deactivates X account after comments about transgender athletes
Biles advocated for a transgender category in all sports. Anti-trans activist Riley Gaines said the gymnast was "rightly ridiculed" and celebrated the departure from X.
JUNE 23, 2025
Matthew Cusick: Stronger than the mighty Cirque
When Cirque du Soleil fired openly gay gymnast Matthew Cusick from his dream job for being HIV-positive, he fought back and won
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15 of the gayest Summer Olympic sports
All sports are homoerotic, honestly, but these 15 Olympic contests take the gold.
AUGUST 9, 2024
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U.S. Olympic Committee Moves to Take Over USA Gymnastics
The action arises from dissatisfaction with how USA Gymnastics' governing body addressed a sexual assault scandal.
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
LGBT Comedians' Olympic Tweets: Biting Medals and Loving Gymnastics
The 2016 Olympics have given LGBT comedians plenty to tweet about, cheering on heroes, pointing out gaffes, and admitting they don't know why winners bite their medals.
AUGUST 18, 2016
Olympian McKayla Maroney Abused by Doctor 'Hundreds' of Times
The gymnast says Dr. Larry Nassar's abuse made her question if her career was worth it..
APRIL 18, 2018
Artist Spotlight: Eugene Jansson
The sense of freedom Swedish artist Eugene Jansson must have felt when he turned from blue landscapes to nude male gymnasts and sailors pulsates in his artwork.
MARCH 9, 2013
U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Coach Under Investigation
The search broadens to the former coach and associate of athletics doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for molesting more than 200 female athletes.
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Book Thrown at Abusive U.S. Gymnastics Doctor
Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts.
JANUARY 24, 2018
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Victims Confront Gymnastics Doctor During Sex Abuse Sentencing
Several women accused former USA gymnastics team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced to 40-125 years in prison.
JANUARY 17, 2018
Gymnast McKayla Maroney Can Now Testify Against Her Abuser
McKalyla Maroney signed an agreement with USA Gymnastics not to speak about abuse she suffered from Larry Nassar. Now the organization has said it won't fine her if she breaks it.
JANUARY 18, 2018
Simone Biles and the Fighting Going on in All Our Heads
The disturbing testimony of the Capitol Police, rising fear of COVID, and the gymnast's mental health struggles prove this summer is nearly as fraught as the last.
JULY 28, 2021