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

Gymnasts’ Abusers ‘Were Buds and Protected Each Other’

By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports Coach John Geddert drove young gymnasts to the point of injury, then sent them to Lawrence G. Nassar, the doctor who abused them sexually. Geddert killed himself on Thursday in the face of criminal charges.https://nyti.ms/3sxsgLY

Former U.S. Gymnastics Coach Charged With Human Trafficking

By BY ALLYSON WALLER from NYT Sports John Geddert was charged with two dozen counts, including human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct, Michigan prosecutors said.https://nyti.ms/2ZQNYym

Tokyo Marathon Restricted to Elite Athletes Over Coronavirus Outbreak

By BY TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports An estimated 38,000 runners had been expected to participate in the annual event, one of the largest marathons in the world.https://nyti.ms/2u6nXyJ

The Bridge Between Michael Jordan and LeBron James: Kobe Bryant

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports Bryant became the new giant after Jordan and then passed the torch to James, who developed a special bond with the retired Lakers star.https://nyti.ms/2uCkZ4X

After Semenya Ruling, Sports Federations Ponder What’s Next

By TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports The decision on intersex athletes was narrow. But for sports federations, new complaints of unfair advantages seem likely.https://nyti.ms/2US5VI1

Skating Is Familiar With Scandal. But Now It is Confronting Something More Grim.

By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports John Coughlin, who had been a competitor, coach and commentator, was under investigation for sexual misconduct when he apparently committed suicide last week.https://nyti.ms/2HnKtJa

No Need to Mourn as Missy Franklin Retires From Swimming at 23

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports Chronic shoulder pain drove Franklin from the sport, but she had a rewarding career full of memories she will carry forever.https://nyti.ms/2PPzEyF