The NCAA’s sexual assault conundrum

The NCAA’s sexual assault conundrum

WASHINGTON – The NCAA is facing calls to be tougher on college athletes involved in sexual violence. At a July 9 Senate hearing held to examine claims that collegiate sports’ major governing body exploits its athletes and needs to reform, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.,...
Age no limit for Masters track and field athletes

Age no limit for Masters track and field athletes

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Standing in the infield at Edison High School’s track, outside of Washington, D.C., I had a double-take moment. Among the teenagers and little kids swarming over the track, I glimpsed a woman in her 70s running down the backstretch of a...
Ryan unveils Republican anti-poverty plan

Ryan unveils Republican anti-poverty plan

WASHINGTON — Rep. Paul Ryan, chairman of the House budget committee, put forward Thursday a Republican plan to combat poverty that would alter the existing social services structure. Ryan’s proposal would integrate state service providers, including the...