Study – Online abuse of athletes down during March Madness
David PurdumJun 10, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Social media abuse targeting student-athletes, including from sports bettors, decreased during March…
Gabby Thomas: Alleged abuse of Olympic champion being investigated by Grand Slam Track | Athletics News
Gabby Thomas was heckled at the start line of her 200m race in Philadelphia; the heckler posted on social media to which Thomas responded by calling his behaviour “gross”; event…
Ofcom report warns online hate normalising damaging ‘culture of abuse’ in sport | Cricket News
Sportspeople and pundits have revealed that online abuse is becoming increasingly damaging, leading to self-harm and fears that it could contribute to someone taking their own life. Former cricketer Azeem…
Mariano Rivera, wife added as defendants in sexual abuse suit
Anthony OlivieriApr 30, 2025, 07:48 PM ET Close Anthony Olivieri is a staff writer for ESPN. He has a degree in communications with a concentration in journalism from Marist College.…
Policy Abuse Trends Impacting U.S. & U.K. Retailers
Forter, which describes itself as the “trust platform for digital commerce,” published its latest consumer sentiment report, revealing that 68 percent of consumers in the U.S. and U.K. “believe retailers…
Eilish McColgan: London Marathon debutant vows to hit back at social media abuse to support young athletes | Athletics News
Eilish McColgan believes social media companies should have tighter restrictions to clamp down on ‘trolls’ and abusive comments; McColgan spoke about negativity she has received about her image online ahead…
What John Cena said in support of Vince McMahon before Wrestlemania 41
John Cena, Cody Rhodes headline Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas Jordan Mendoza breaks down all the exciting matches to expect from Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas. This weekend will represent…
Premiership Rugby: Newcastle Falcons’ Steve Diamond banned for six games for abuse of match officials | Rugby Union News
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Steve Diamond has been banned for six games due to “wholly unacceptable verbal abuse” of match officials. A disciplinary panel convened on Friday to review…