Gary Bettman Defends N.H.L.’s Response to Sexual Abuse Accusation

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports The commissioner spoke publicly to address criticism of the way the league handled a player’s sexual assault accusation against a former Chicago coach.https://nyti.ms/2ZLkiWo

Blackhawks Ignored 2010 Sexual Assault Accusation, Investigation Says

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports An independent investigation commissioned by the N.H.L. club revealed on Tuesday that the team failed to act promptly after a player accused a video coach of sexual assault, in part because club executives were concerned about winning the Stanley Cup.https://nyti.ms/3jF5Ari

Outside Hotlines for Athletes Are a Sign of Strained Trust in Sports

By BY DAVID W. CHEN from NYT Sports From women’s soccer to college sports, athletes have lost faith in leagues and organizations handling abuse and other complaints.https://nyti.ms/3EaPvBz

Congressional Leaders Ask N.F.L. for Documents From Washington Team Inquiry

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports The requests from two House Democrats could lead to public disclosure of more of the 650,000 emails gathered in the league’s investigation of the Washington Football Team’s workplace culture.https://nyti.ms/3C4oSNL

N.F.L.’s Top Lawyer Had Cozy Relationship With Washington Team President

By BY KEN BELSON AND KATHERINE ROSMAN from NYT Sports Jeff Pash, the N.F.L.’s general counsel, brokered penalties, discussed a cheerleading scandal and arranged perks in emails with the former president of the Washington Football Team.https://nyti.ms/2YVyOuS

Gruden’s Emails Were Collateral Damage in Washington Football Inquiry

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports The former Raiders coach’s toxic commentary emerged from a separate investigation that had nothing to do with him, and remained secret because the probe was designed to be opaque.https://nyti.ms/3v4hBec

A Martial Arts Star Is Criticized for His Handling of Abuse Cases

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND ELLE TOUSSI from NYT Sports Roberto Abreu, known as Cyborg, has acknowledged missteps in the way he responded to sexual abuse allegations in his Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization.https://nyti.ms/3DCIZTT

‘Devastated, Disgusted, but I’m Not Shocked’

By BY JULIET MACUR AND KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports The players in the National Women’s Soccer League, tired of abuse and harassment, are speaking up and seizing power. But the way forward for the troubled league isn’t clear.https://nyti.ms/3aq3E0A

San Jose State to Pay $1.6 Million to 13 Students in Sexual Harassment Case

By BY VIMAL PATEL from NYT Sports Investigations by the university and the Justice Department identified 23 student-athletes who had been inappropriately touched by an athletic trainer, officials said.https://nyti.ms/2ZmdSgr

Dragon Boat Racing, Booming in Popularity, Confronts Abuse Case

By BY DAVID W. CHEN from NYT Sports The on-again, off-again prosecution of a leading coach has divided the racing community and raised questions about safeguards in the sport.https://nyti.ms/2X2SlbZ

What to Know About the Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits Against Deshaun Watson

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports Twenty-two women have filed civil lawsuits in Texas accusing the quarterback of a pattern of coercive and lewd behavior.https://nyti.ms/3zY9iT7

Dragon Boat Racing, Booming in Popularity, Confronts Abuse Case

By BY DAVID W. CHEN from NYT Sports The on-again, off-again prosecution of a leading coach has divided the racing community and raised questions about safeguards in the sport.https://nyti.ms/3hiVdIC

Facing Outrage Over Bikini Rule, Handball League Signals ‘Likely’ Change

By BY JENNY GROSS from NYT Sports In the weeks since Norway’s women’s beach handball team was fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms, other countries have increased pressure for a change in federation rules.https://nyti.ms/2VNr6AU

N.C.A.A. Will Not Punish Baylor for Sexual Assault Scandal

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports The N.C.A.A.’s decision came more than five years after Baylor’s efforts to cover up sexual assaults became public.https://nyti.ms/2VJpzMv

Mets Try to Improve Workplace Culture With New Guidelines

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports In a letter announcing the completion of an investigation and the departure of two longtime employees, Steven Cohen set goals for the team’s community and culture.https://nyti.ms/2SJc66d

‘How Much Is a Little Girl Worth?’

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports The sexual abuse scandal in Mali basketball is the latest example of how global sports organizations are failing to curb the mistreatment of women.https://nyti.ms/3ztrpAr

The Protector

By BY DAVID W. CHEN from NYT Sports Alex Harrison survived child sexual abuse at the hands of his high school tennis coach. Now he is seeking justice, for himself and others.https://nyti.ms/3v1ORRH

Nike Says It Ended Deal With Neymar Amid Investigation of Sexual Abuse

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports Nike said that Neymar, the soccer superstar, had refused to cooperate with an investigation into “credible allegations of wrongdoing” made by one of the company’s employees.https://nyti.ms/3fVfdzz

Former Mets Manager Placed on Baseball’s Ineligible List

By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports After an investigation into sexual harassment claims, Mickey Callaway was found to have violated M.L.B.’s policies. He can apply for reinstatement after the 2022 season.https://nyti.ms/3oSQRdC

Houston Police Announce Investigation Into a Complaint About Deshaun Watson

By BY BEN SHPIGEL AND KEN BELSON from NYT Sports The police did not clarify whether the complaint had come from any of the 21 women who have filed lawsuits accusing him of assault and sexual misconduct.https://nyti.ms/3dAK8A2