SEATTLE — An Olympic swimmer who accused her former coach of sexually abusing her as a minor described “an extensive, abusive and incredibly manipulative relationship” that spanned a decade in an emotional essay Friday. Ariana Kukors wrote online that Sean Hutchison meticulously controlled and manipulated her from a young age and that the abuse at times overshadowed the successes she experienced swimming, including at the 2012 Olympic games in London, where she placed fifth in the 200-meter individual medley. “I think back on those times now, tearfully asking why no one helped me … why no one stepped in to save me from this monster. It’s still hard to comprehend, but Sean had perfected the art of grooming; I wasn’t even aware I needed
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Chelsea hold on, Lyon and Wolfsburg cruise
Chelsea edged out Bayern München as Lyon and Wolfsburg scored freely to complete UEFA Women's Champions League round of 32 victories.Also in the ties Anja Mittag and the two Prague sides made competition history, Fiorentina completed an impressive debut tie and thee were comeback successes for Brescia and Montpellier to put themselves in Monday's round of 16 draw.
Cup successes for Madrid, Roma and City
Copa del ReyReal Madrid CF took a significant step towards the last four of the Copa del Rey after a first-half Karim Benzema strike earned them a 1-0 quarter-final first leg victory at RCD Espanyol.On 25 minutes, Benzema connected with an Álvaro Arbeloa centre that grazed Gareth Bale. Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier struck a post, and he, Benzema and Arbeloa all spurned good chances to double Madrid's lead as the game progressed. Sergio García went close for Espanyol, and captain Iker Casillas denied Jhon Córdoba later on. The result maintains Madrid's 100% record in 2014, and they have also yet to concede a goal in six games this year.The tie concludes in Madrid next Tuesday, with the remaining quarter-final openers