Aly Raisman spent months urging the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics to get serious about taking a long hard look into how Larry Nassar’s abusive conduct was allowed to run unchecked for so long. Frustrated by what she considers a lack of progress, the six-time Olympic medalist is hoping she can get some answers in court. Raisman has filed a lawsuit against both organizations, claiming they “knew or should have known” about abusive patterns Nassar, a disgraced former national team doctor now in prison for sexually abusing young athletes. Raisman filed the lawsuit in California on Wednesday. The filing alleges negligence by the USOC and USA Gymnastics for failing to make sure appropriate protocols were followed in regards to monitoring Larry Nassar.
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Tuukka Rask’s Impressive Crease Coverage Results In Big Save Vs. Penguins
The Boston Bruins had an exciting 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at TD Garden. And though it wasn’t exactly a defensive battle between the two sides, B’s netminder Tuukka Rask nevertheless made a stunning save while getting knocked over to help keep the Bruins in a position to win. To see the save, check out “DCU Save of the Day” video above, presented by Digital Federal Credit Union. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
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The Boston Bruins were busy at the NHL trade deadline, and though the sample small is very small, several of the moves appear to be paying off. Veteran forwards Rick Nash and Tommy Wingels, both acquired within 48 hours of the deadline via trades, each scored a goal in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. For more on Nash and Wingels, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Pelicans Trading Anthony Davis Is A ‘Pipe Dream,’ Exec Says
Do you believe in miracles? Well, that’s what it might take to pry Anthony Davis away from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans trading Davis before his contract expires in 2021 is “nothing more than a fantasy,” an NBA executive recently told The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. That’s disheartening news for teams like the Boston Celtics, who reportedly have tried to trade for the All-Star big man in the past. But that same executive believes it’s time for Boston to move on from the Davis “pipe dream.” “Even if AD, who can opt out of his current contract in 2020, was eventually made available, by that point, Boston may not even ... NESN.com
LeBron James Blasts ‘Corrupt’ NCAA; Here’s His Suggested Alternative
LeBron James didn’t play college basketball. But you’d best believe he has strong opinions about the NCAA. The Cleveland Cavaliers star was asked Tuesday about the latest scandal to rock college hoops and cut straight to the chase in his answer. “The NCAA is corrupt,” James said, via ESPN.com. “We know that. Sorry, it’s going to make headlines, but it’s corrupt.” Last Friday’s report revealed a federal investigation into agents giving impermissible benefits to top college players at elite Division I schools. Apparently that didn’t surprise James, who believes the NCAA’s corruption is systematic. “I don’t know ... NESN.com
Celtics Notes: Boston Taking Care Of Business Upon Return From Break
There are no two ways around it: the Boston Celtics were limping into the NBA All-Star break. The Celtics dropped three straight games leading into the star-studded spectacle in Los Angeles, a product of the sluggish play Boston demonstrated in the first few weeks of February. But it’s safe to say the C’s made the most of their eight days off. The Celtics returned from the All-Star break with back-to-back road victories over the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks, and Monday, the green extended its win streak to three by topping the Memphis Grizzlies 109-98 at TD Garden. The schedule makers clearly lent the Celtics a hand in their time o... NESN.com
Gregg Popovich Rips Laura Ingraham, Likens LeBron James To A ‘Superhero’
Laura Ingraham’s remarks regarding LeBron James’ political commentary did not sit well with many people, one of whom was Gregg Popovich. After James unleashed his unapologetic opinion of President Donald Trump, Ingraham lashed out at the Cleveland Cavaliers star, claiming that James “shut up and dribble.” For Popovich, who prides himself on being politically and socially conscious, Ingraham’s reaction to James speaking his mind was not one that had any base. “To me, when I heard about that it was just an unbelievable show of arrogance for a talking head to try and tell someone else if they can speak, what they can speak about and ... NESN.com