Concern and Anger Build Over Missing Athlete’s Sexual Assault Allegations

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.https://nyti.ms/3nvIbLg

Concern and Anger Build Over Missing Athlete’s Sexual Assault Allegations

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.https://nyti.ms/3kQ8NFa

The Question the I.O.C. Is Too Weak to Ask

By BY KURT STREETER from NYT Sports Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai went missing after publicly accusing a former government official of sexual assault. Tennis stars, led by Naomi Osaka, and the WTA have all asked #whereispengshuai?https://nyti.ms/3kSxYqp

Let the Games … Be Gone?

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports After bidding scandals, human rights outrages, overburdened host cities, rampant cheating, a pandemic — and, sure, thrilling competitions — has the world had enough of the Olympics?https://nyti.ms/3xHR3jz

Let the Games … Be Gone?

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports After bidding scandals, human rights outrages, overburdened host cities, rampant cheating, a pandemic — and, sure, thrilling competitions — has the world had enough of the Olympics?https://nyti.ms/3wSchu0

World Basketball Chief Steps Aside Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND ROMAIN MOLINA from NYT Sports Hamane Niang, the leader of basketball’s global governing body known as FIBA, led Mali’s federation at a time of systemic exploitation of female players, activists say. FIBA announced an investigation.https://nyti.ms/3cDcFFp

We Know Where the Sheikh’s Horse Is. But Where’s His Daughter?

By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports Essential Quality could win the Kentucky Derby. Activists concerned about Sheikha Latifa, the owner’s daughter, don’t think the horse should run at all.https://nyti.ms/3t908is

Report: N.B.A.’s Academies in China Abused Athletes

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports The report said athletes were struck by coaches, housed in crowded conditions and not given schooling as promised.https://nyti.ms/312J9C2

In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights

By BY KEITH BRADSHER AND TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.https://nyti.ms/2Jjipp2

In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights

By BY KEITH BRADSHER AND TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new event to China.https://nyti.ms/2NcXWDD

Iranian Women Allowed to Attend Soccer Game for First Time Since 1981

By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports The few ticket holders expressed joy at finally being able to share in the passion for the national soccer team.https://nyti.ms/2nuog30