U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee

US Biathlon delayed a merger with US Ski & Snowboard to review details after community opposition, seeking governance autonomy while supporting consolidation principles. The board also dismissed an ethics claim against its chair, Bob Hall, and faces athlete concerns about the sport's identity and financial support within a larger organization.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport will begin publicly announcing names of individuals added to its disciplinary database to increase transparency and deter sex abuse in Olympic sports. Weekly updates will include cases resolved through arbitration, with notifications sent to national governing bodies, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and media. The database lists people banned or restricted from Olympic and Paralympic sports at all levels.

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, faces a September 28 trial for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He pleaded not guilty to felony property destruction charges and has requested the case be dismissed, citing improper evidence preservation. President Donald Trump's renovation project for the pool has encountered issues, including vandalism claims.

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, has a trial set for Sept. 28 on a felony charge of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He pleaded not guilty, alleging the government failed to preserve evidence. The pool's renovation, ordered by President Donald Trump, has faced cost overruns and accusations of shoddy work, with Hearn and supporters claiming the case is politically motivated.

A former Olympic canoe racer is set for trial on September 28 after being charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The accused, who pleaded not guilty, claims the government destroyed evidence by draining the pool, while critics of the Trump-backed renovation project attribute its issues to poor workmanship.