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In this episode, Gina talks about the news involving the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) dismissal of the three Russian appeals of the CAS's decision to suspend Russian star Kamila Valieva for four years and disqualify her Olympic results.--------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating———————————————————————————-Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Notes A special conversation about the anti-doping system and how it is working (or not working) to support athletes. I'm joined by Meagan Duhamel, a 2018 team gold medalist and individual bronze medalist in pairs from the PyeongChang Olympics, by Rob Kohler, director of Global Athlete and formerly deputy Director-General at WADA, and by Paul Greene, who is the founder of Global Sports Advocacy and a leading lawyer representing athletes. We talk about the CAS decision in the Kamila Valieva case, tackling state-sponsored doping, and what a fair system would look like for athletes. My explainer of the CAS decision for AnythingGOE: https://anythinggoe.com/making-sense-of-the-valieva-decision/ Thanks again to Meagan Duhamel, Rob Koehler, and Paul Greene. You can follow Meagan on Twitter @mhjd_85 and on Instagram @Meaganduhamel You can follow Rob on Twitter at @RobKoehler2 and Global Athlete @GlobalAthlete and globalathlete.org Paul Greene is at @greenesportslaw and his website https://www.globalsportsadvocates.com has more information about his work. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/FuToObR1T6E Episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DqBjmYnhtEiQZMDdTKPjvNas-mNNeXJjPrKWuJRcG_o/edit You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @futurefspodcast If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co Support The Future of Figure Skating by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/futureoffigureskating Find out more at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skating News Alysa Liu announces her return to competition (U.S. Figure Skating press release/Alysa's video)According to Russian news agency TASS, appeal against the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to disqualify Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been registered in the Federal Court of Switzerland. World entries have been announced.  In Solo Dance NewsThe 2024 U.S. Solo Dance Handbook has been updatedRegistration is now open for the Washington Picken International, an international event for solo ice dancers.Safe Sport Topics & Online Resources for Skaters, Parents & the Figure Skating CommunityOlympic commission suggests wide-ranging changes to SafeSport and USOPC (Associated Press, March 1): https://apnews.com/article/olympics-abuse-congress-e8cbecbcba48477c0506a7f80121b69f “Recommendation #2 in the report: “Congress should make SafeSport fully independent so that it can regain athletes' trust and be held more accountable to the movement and the public: https://www.csusop.org/South Carolina FSC named in sexual abuse case: https://www.wistv.com/2024/02/29/south-carolina-figure-skating-club-named-growing-sexual-abuse-case/ Eating Disorders Awareness Week Instagram Live conversation with Gracie Gold: https://www.instagram.com/neda/reel/C3_B6CTv_e9/“OutofShapeWorthlessLoserBook” review, by Izumi Yoneyama, Anything GOEs: https://anythinggoe.com/reading-outofshapeworthlessloser-a-memoir-of-figure-skating-fEvent Results RecapWorld Junior Championships (Results/Videos)Segment - Recent Interviews Shin Jia on the influence of Yuna Kim, her 2026 dreams and how the Youth Olympics changed her, by Nick McCarvel, Olympics.comAmber Glenn on her new role as U.S. champion and a renewed Olympic dream: ‘I really do see it as a possibility', by Nick McCarvel, Olympics.comMao Shimada Aiming for More History at World Junior Championships, by Jack Gallagher, Japan ForwardRio Nakata Captures Silver at the World Junior Championships, by Jack Gallagher, by Japan ForwardDiversify Ice aims to get more Black and brown skaters on the ice, by Good Morning AmericaHow it started ... and how it's going (Part 2), by Rob Brodie, Rob Brodie WritesInterview with Dania Mouaden & Theo Bigot, by Solène Mathieu - Skate Info GlaceInterview with Célina Fradji and Jean-Hans Fourneaux, by Solène Mathieu - Skate Info GlaceGood as gold: Knierim still waiting to claim elusive medal, by Scott Gregor, Daily Herald Javier Fernandez: Breaking the Ice, by Hiro Yoshida, Europe on IceBruno Massot: What Makes a Good Coach, by Anna Kellar, Future of Figure Skating PodcastLocal Woman Writes Chapter Published As Part Of Book On Canadian Figure Skater, by Sara HolthouseSegment - Upcoming Events:2024 Sonja Henie Trophy, Oslo, Norway - March 8-10, 2024 2024 Maria Olszewksa Trophy, Bombonierka, Poland - March 6-10 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@polskate/streams2024 Denver Invitational - Highlands Ranch, CO - March 7-102024 Magnolia Open - Alpharetta, GA - March 8-10Second Annual Solo Dance Camp in Denver Colorado on March 10British Solo Dance Qualifier Event - March 4-8 in Sheffield, UKNext weekWorld Junior Synchronized Skating Championships,Neuchâte, Switzerland, March 15-16Coupe du Printemps, Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg, March 15-17Paid livestream info: https://www.coupeduprintemps.com/livestream-cdp49th Annual Howard E. Van Camp Invitational - East Lansing, MI - March 15-17IDC and FSO spotlight IDC: World Junior Championships PhotosIDC: World Junior Championships RecapIDC: Novice Canadian National ChampionshipsFSO: World Junior Championships Photos FSO: How Cayla Smith and Jared McPike won Winter Youth Olympic silver after only five months togetherSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk the Kamila Valieva court documents, the ISU Awards, Stars on Ice, and the Super Bowl... Plus some mailbag questions!

Last March, we talked with Vincent Zhou about his career, time at Brown and of course, the Olympic team medal situation.On January 29, the Court of Arbitration for Sport disqualified Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva for four years for doping and said her 2022 Olympic results were disqualified. The following day, the ISU reallocated medals in the team event, upgrading the U.S. to gold and Japan to silver, while dropping the Russian Olympic Committee to bronze. So with this news, we welcomed back to This Week in Skating, one of the newest Olympic gold medalists, Vincent Zhou.----------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva wowed us all at the 2022 Winter Olympics. At just 15 years old, she jumped onto the international stage, earning first place in her Olympic routines. However, this success was embroiled by controversy after she failed a drug test weeks before the competition. She was still allowed to compete as officials investigated, but now, these achievements have been wiped from record books. We cover her disqualification & why this sentence sends a message to all countries competing in this year's Olympics. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-russian-figure-skater-disqualified-a-new-precedent-set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------Gracie Gold Book LaunchGracie Gold was on This Week in Skating: thisweekinskating.com/episodesGracie was on Real Pod with Victoria Garrick Brown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/olympian-gracie-gold-on-surviving-trauma-family-secrets/id1466166364?i=1000644454357 Gracie Gold faces her traumatic past in stunningly candid memoir, by Phil Hersh https://www.globetrottingbyphiliphersh.com/home/2024/2/7/nxuy4g3ffs9s2b3qwp4sjntyg8iruz Super Bowl Sunday - KIA figure skating commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7BJc96lI4Skating News The Court of Arbitration for Sport released its 129-page decision on the Kamila Valieva case: https://t.co/I1pvBC5IWBISU released a second statement about Kamila Valieva and the discussion regarding the re-ranking of teams for the team event: https://isu.org/inside-isu/legal/eligibility-statements/33278-isu-statement-kamila-valieva-roc-disqualification-and-olympic-winter-games-team-event-results/file?dm_i=731E,MGBA,KELVH,2XUPD,1Stars on Ice announced that it will not have its 2024 North American tour this year, and that it will focus on returning after the World Championships in 2025: https://www.starsonice.com/tourAmber Glenn posted a response to cancellation of 2024 SOI tour: https://twitter.com/AmberGlenn_/status/1756021381408448728Anastasia Olson, who was performing as Belle in Disney on Ice, was hurt during a lift during a show in Minneapolis: https://www.startribune.com/hospital-skater-hurt-in-disney-on-ice-show-shows-improvement/600342926/?refresh=trueOlympic and Paralympic mascots unveiled as Tina and Milo: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Dx0XyoDl_/  U.S. Figure Skating announced U.S. Performance Academy as the Official Online Middle School and High School of U.S. Figure Skating: https://www.usfigureskating.org/news/press-release/uspa-named-official-online-middle-school-and-high-school-us-figure-skatingFormer Olympian Mark Cockerell is named as the defendant, along with USFS, in the federal lawsuit filed in South Carolina https://www.kktv.com/2024/02/08/new-victim-comes-forward-after-federal-lawsuit-filed-against-former-olympian-us-figure-skating/ Entries for the World Junior Championships were released: https://results.isu.org/events/fsevent00117487.htmISU Awards took place Sunday Feb. 11, 2024: https://isu.org/figure-skating/isu-skating-awards/skating-awards-hall-2024Event Results RecapEgna Dance TrophySynchro: Marie Lundmark Trophy (Junior & Senior)Synchro: Marie Lundmark Trophy (Advanced Novice)Dragon Trophy & Tivoli CupLounakeskus TrophyRecent Interviews At 24, Out and Proud Amber Glenn is ready to shine by Lynn Rutherford, Team USAVideo: Catching up with Stéphane Lambiel, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateVideo & Article: Benoit Richaud talks students, inspirations and dreams, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateYouTube Podcast: Five Time Olympic Medallist Tessa Virtue, by Cat and Nat Camden Pulkinen, Alex Johnson: "It's important to have a life outside of skating", by Ayaka Okumura, Absolute Skating Michal Brezina: Gaining New Perspective, by Hiro Yoshida, Europe on Ice 'It's the journey that counts': Olympic-winning figure skater becomes advocate for ALS through Mayo Clinic, by First Coast NewsSocial Media UpdatesSaulius Ambrulevičius and Allison Reed post about Allison's citizenship on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3HT0wuO93m/?img_index=1https://www.instagram.com/p/C3HT3IBN4kf/?hl=en&img_index=1Gabrielle Daleman posted a video of her back on the ice https://twitter.com/gabby_daleman/status/1757080680293372397Go Fund Me Fundraisers for the World Junior ChampionshipsBritish pairs skater Kyle McLeod (https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyle-mcleod-the-road-to-chinese-taipei?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer)U.S. pairs skater Lachlan Lewer(https://www.gofundme.com/f/lachlan-get-to-world-junior-championships)Upcoming Events for the Week:Sarajevo Open, Feb. 14-17, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Herzegovina Tallink Hotels Cup, Feb. 15-18, Tallinn, EstoniaAbu Dhabi Classic Figure Skating Trophy, Feb. 15-18, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesIDC and FSO spotlight IDC: 2024 Egna Dance Trophy PhotosFSO: Nikita Starostin is focused on his objectives and dreamsFSO: Synchro Challenger Series ResultsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We breakdown the 2024 ISU Awards and their accompanying live concert event, Art on Ice. We also take a look at the ongoing 2022 Olympic Team Medal fiasco, and talk about Gracie Gold's new memoir, Outofshapeworthlessloser.   The ISU Awards were handed out for the fourth time on Sunday, February 11th during one of the first Art on Ice performances of 2024 — and the show was certainly a spectacle. Co-hosted by skating legend, Kurt Browning, and sports presenter and influencer, Elma Smit, the award show was intertwined with performances from elite skaters and musical acts performing as part of Art on Ice — a show that happens yearly in Switzerland, and is known for bold and unique shows that ignite the imagination.  While some of the awards are a bit vague in terms of how those in the category qualify and the methods used for voting a little confusing, we're always here for celebrating the skaters themselves. It was a delight to see Adam Siao Him Fa, Hana Yoshida, Loena Hendrickx, and Ilia Malinin all take home some hardware. The highlight of the awards had to be the Special Achievement honor given to Deanna Stelatto-Dudek in honor of all she has achieved during her unprecedented 2-part competitive career spanning over 2 decades. It was obvious how much this acknowledgment meant to Deanna, which was wonderful to see her receive. The streamed version of the Art on Ice performances were a bit disjointed to watch — with quite of bit of the skating being missed due to the cameras often focusing on the musical performances more than the skaters.  At some point, we'd love to see this award show move away from its partnership with Art on Ice and shift to the end of the season — perhaps directly following the World Championships (at the gala?). It seems like that may make these awards feel a bit more authentic and exciting.  2022 Olympic Team Medals  In other ISU news, we discuss the recent decision in the Kamila Valieva case, and how the ISU has stood their ground after making what seems to be a mathematical error in redistributing points for the Olympic Team medals. With Valieva being disqualified for 4 years as of December of 2021, her scores from the 2022 Olympic Team event and 2022 Europeans have been scratched.  While in the Europeans that means every woman moves up one spot, the points earned in the Team competition got far more harried and now leaves the US with gold, Japan with silver, and Russia with bronze. If the ISU had followed previous precedent and what has been their own rules, it seems Canada would be in the bronze position — and with that in mind, Canada has since filed a case to dispute the ISU's decision.  Gracie Gold's Memoir Lastly, like many of you, we were quick to grab a copy of US figure skating champion, Gracie Gold's, new member — Outofshapeworthlessloser. The title certainly gives you a preview of the tone of the book, but the contents definitely dig deep into the heart of what needs to change in figure skating.  From her difficult family life to massively unreasonable expectations of a teenager from varying coaches, officials, and judges, to her near-tragic meltdown prior to the 2018 Olympic Games, this book is unapologetically vulnerable. Our hope is that is brings more empathy for, and awareness to, what elite skaters go through — and the need for improvements from those who support them. Follow Scoreography: Website — https://scoreography.show Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/scoreography Threads — https://www.threads.net/@scoreography BlueSky — https://bsky.app/profile/scoreography.show  

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------Skating News Gracie Gold's book “OutofShapeWorthlessLoser” is out. Gracie will appear on Reddit (r/FigureSkating)at 1:30pm and Insta Live info at 6 p.m. ET @graciegold95 and @crownpublishing. Coverage of the four year ban for Kamila Valieva and redistribution of the medalsGolden Skate: https://www.goldenskate.com/four-year-ban-for-kamila-valieva-2022-olympic-team-medals-recalculated/Anything GOEs: https://anythinggoe.com/making-sense-of-the-valieva-decision/ Christine Brennan article: Russian skater Kamila Valieva banned four years over doping, ending 2022 Olympic drama Christine Brennan's column: Valieva verdict took nearly 2 years. International Skating Union thinks more waiting is OKA former Olympic figure skater has been accused of sexually abusing two skaters he coached at an Irmo, South Carolina ice rink, one who was a minor at the time.The first international solo dance event - Washington Picken International will be held in conjunction with the Edward G. Picken Dance Classic.U.S. Figure Skating announced its team for the World Junior ChampionshipsEvent Results RecapFour Continents ChampionshipsSynchro: Hevelius Cup Winter Youth OlympicsBavarian OpenSegment - Recent Interviews Family, Authenticity, Excellence: Miami University Gears Up for a Historic Season, by Marissa Pederson, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneCha Junhwan continues on-ice evolution: ‘I want to keep challenging myself and improving', by Nick McCarvel, Olympics.comJust over a year into partnership, Canadian duo Pereira/Michaud driven by endless 'golden retriever' energy, by Nick McCarvel, Olympics.com'What success looks like': Columbus earns raves as host of U.S. Figure Skating Championships, by Brianna MacKay, Columbus DispatchPodcast: Future of Figure Skating: Johanna AllikSegment - Upcoming Events:Marie Lundmark Trophy I (Synchro / Challenger Series) - Helsinki, Finland, February 10-11Dragon Trophy & Tivoli Cup (singles only) - Ljubljana, Slovenia - February 8-11Egna Dance Trophy (ice dance only) - Egna, Italy - February 8-11 IDC and FSO spotlight IDC: Four Continents photos and recapFSO: Buckeye BitsFSO: Bon Anniversaire: The Olympic Winter Games turn 100FSO: Four Continents photosSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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We discuss the decision in the Kamila Valieva case and the new Beijing team event standings. Plus a recap of our week at U.S. Championships!

The Winter Youth Olympic Games 2024 has come to a close and the digital flame has been turned off. We run through the second week of competition, including feed beefs (or a lack thereof) and results from: Alpine Skiing Biathlon Cross-Country Skiing Curling Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing Ice Hockey - including why USA and Canada did not field women's teams in these Games Nordic Combined Short Track Speed Skating - the mixed relay was a lot of fun! Snowboard Speed Skating Closing Ceremony It's been a big news week for the Olympics! First off, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released its ruling on the Kamila Valieva doping situation from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which only took 721 days. Valieva will face a four-year ban effective on the date of the doping, December 25, 2021. That ruling changes the results of the team figure skating competition from Beijing 2022, and the International Skating Union decided that USA would get moved up to gold, Japan up to silver....and Russia would drop down to bronze. We explain how the ISU's decision is possible--and who's not happy because of it.  Paris 2024 announced that it will have random ticket drops until the Games begin in order to sell out its remaining 1+ million ticket inventory.  The end of January brought decision-day for whether the Milan-Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee would commit to building a new sliding track (not IOC-recommended), or if they would put the sliding competitions at a track outside of Italy (IOC-recommended). Guess what they chose? Our slidingnovela lives on!! In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from: Curler John Shuster Speed skater Erin Jackson Race walker Evan Dunfee Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski Artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau Listener David Also, we unravel a mystery connected with our opening theme--be sure to check that out! [Hint: It involves this race, which is historic for Americans] For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Image courtesy of Gangwon 2024. *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

We are joined by our friends and fellow journalists and photographers, Melanie Heaney and Matteo Morelli to talk about the Court of Arbitration of Sport's decision regarding Kamila Valieva, and the ISU's response to the decision. Melanie is a photographer at Ice-Dance.com, who was in Beijing for the Olympics 2022, and Matteo is a journalist with Ice-Dance.com and the producer of This Week in Skating.This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello!Today's episode of The GIST of It is chock-full of icy updates. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest in the doping scandal surrounding Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, including the background, the details of her four-year ban, and the broader implications on global sport. Thanks for tuning in.And a big thank you to our friends at Goodr for supporting today's episode. Visit goodr.com/THEGIST and use code THEGIST for free shipping on your first order. Go ahead and slay. Show notes:More on The GIST:Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------Breaking News Court of Arbitration of Sport released its decision involving Kamila ValievaPress ReleaseRussian skater Kamila Valieva banned four years over doping, ending 2022 Olympic drama (USA Today article)Christine Brennan's column: Valieva verdict took nearly 2 years. International Skating Union thinks more waiting is OKISU statementWADA statementU.S. Olympic Committee Statement U.S. Figure Skating statementSkate Canada statementNationals Recap Results Worlds Team Roster for Pairs and MenWorlds Team Roster for Dance and Women Skating News The ISU has awarded the fifth Grand Prix series event to FinlandFrench Figure Skating Federation overturned Brian Joubert's 1 year suspension.Amber Glenn, Camden Pulkinen and Madison Chock and Evan Bates withdrew from Four Continents:Amber's statement: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1751391305341542550Camden's statement: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1751783707868844465Madison and Evan's statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s3saexAN8/?hl=enFour Continents ChampionshipsEvent Results RecapEphesus Cup2024 Reykjavik International GamesWinter Youth OlympicsMidwesterns Synchronized Skating Synchro: Trophee D'EcosseSegment - Recent Interviews Interview: Solene Mazingue & Marko Gaidajenko, by Solène Mathie, Skate Info GlaceInterview: Davide Lewton-Brain, by Solène Mathie, Skate Info GlaceInterview: Loicia Demougeot & Theo Le Mercier, by Solène Mathie, Skate Info GlaceCouch potato no more, by Troy Schwindt, U.S. Figure Skating Segment - Upcoming Events:Four Continents Championships, January 30-February 4, Shanghai, ChinaCanadian Novice Nationals, February 1-4, Bavarian Open, January 30-February, Oberstdorf, GermanySofia Trophy, January 30-February 4, Sofia, BulgariaThe Nordics Open, February 1-4, Boras, SwedenIcebeat Winter Trophy, February 1-4, Kaunas, LithuaniaSynchro: French Cup, February 1-3, Rouen, FranceSynchro: Hevelius Cup, February 2-4, Gdansk, PolandIDC and FSO spotlight IDC: Recap: 2024 U.S. Championships - Novice IDC: Photos: 2024 U.S. ChampionshipsFSO: Ilia Malinin wins second straight U.S. titleFSO: Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea win the U.S. pairs title in ColumbusFSO: Chock and Bates overcome illness to win 5th U.S. title
FSO: Amber Glenn lands triple Axel en route to first U.S. senior title
FSO: Photos: 2024 U.S. Championships - SeniorFSO: Photos: 2024 U.S. Championships - Junior and NoviceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, we cover grade inflation, the new Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin, a new ruling on the IRS contractor who leaked Trump's tax returns, and figure skater Kamila Valieva's suspension from international competition.---Grade inflation - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/84a9fe04-1bb8-4130-b5c5-7c783766b238

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese downplays reports Papua New Guinea is in talks with China on a potential security deal; administrative error blamed for missing cabinet papers on Australia's involvement in the Iraq War; and in sport, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva handed four-year ban for doping.

durée : 00:02:14 - Esprit sport - La jeune patineuse russe Kamila Valieva a été suspendue quatre ans par le Tribunal Arbitral du Sport. Une "décision politique" selon un porte-parole de Vladimir Poutine.

The Wellington Phoenix will be without Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster for their next A-League match against Newcastle Jets. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been given a four-year ban for doping after initially being cleared.

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating-----------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 112Event Results RecapCup of China | Results2024 Pacific Coast Sectional Singles and U.S. Pairs Final | Results| Videos |Advancement to Nationals Criteria Denkova Staviyski Cup | Results Pavel Roman Memorial | Results British Columbia and Yukon Territory Sectionals | Results | General Skating News The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced that the hearing in the arbitration proceedings involving RUSASA, the ISU, WADA and Kamila Valieva has concluded and a final decision is expected by the end of January 2024.Articles: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2023/11/10/olympic-skater-russian-kamila-valieva-doping-fiasco/71532037007/ (Christine Brennan)https://apnews.com/article/beijing-olympics-valieva-skating-doping-appeal-ca6a20fbe9a449a1a3741368b878ce18 (Associated Press)Estonia's Johanna Allik has a new The Book of Figure Skating coming out soon: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzW0fGrLvxv/Pre-sale is this Sunday: https://www.instagram.com/p/Czdqj9nN2rh/There is a new ice dance podcast hosted by Ashley Foy Tervoort & Jill Bakker. It's called Dutch Ice Dance Diaries and it's going to be launched really soon. Dutchicedancediaries.com All-Event Tickets for the 2025 World Championships in Boston go on sale on November 15 at 10 a.m. Worlds in Boston is March 24-30, 2025. Segment - Recent InterviewsYuzuru Hanyu: RE_PLAY Ice Story 2, by Maria-Laura Mitsuoka, GoldenSkateSegment - Upcoming Events for the Week:Nov. 17-19: Grand Prix Espoo, Espoo, FinlandNov. 14-19: U.S. Midwestern Sectional Singles and Ice Dance Final, Bloomington, MinnesotaNov. 15-19: Warsaw Cup Challenger Series, Warsaw, PolandNov. 16-19: NRW Trophy, Dortmund, GermanyNov. 17-20:: Skate Celje, Celje, SloveniaIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: Cup of China RecapIDC: Cup of China PhotosFSO: Cup of China PhotosFSO: Nathan Chen to return to Nashville for Scott Hamilton and Friends ShowFSO: Mariah Bell InterviewFSO: Grand Prix TrackerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating----------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 104General Skating News The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing involving Kamila Valieva was adjourned at the end of its third day.Press release: https://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload/CAS_Media_Release_9451_9455_9456_Adjournment.pdfChristine Brennan's coverage: Sept. 25 Update: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2023/09/25/olympic-skater-kamila-valieva-russia-doping-hearing-secrecy/70960945007/Sept. 26 CNN Update: https://www.cnn.com/videos/sports/2023/09/26/exp-brennan-riddell-doping-controversy-092605pseg1-cnni-sports.cnnSept. 28 Update: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2023/09/28/olympic-skater-russia-kamila-valievhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2023/09/28/olympic-skater-kamila-valieva-russia-doping-clown-show-delays/70995265007/U.S. Figure Skating's statement: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1707445040484909185Vincent Zhou spoke with CNN before the hearing: https://www.cnn.com/videos/sports/2023/09/25/exp-vincent-zhou-chat-fst-092505p-seg1-cnn-sports.cnnThere will be a special Stars on Ice Holiday Tour, hosted by Elvis Stojko. The cast includes Keegan Messing, Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier, Satoko Miyahara, Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro, Mariah Bell and Eliadj Balde.U.S. Figure Skating announced that Humana as a major event sponsor. They are title sponsors of Skate America, which will take place Oct. 20-22, 2023, at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.Events Results BriefNepela Memorial | Results ISU Junior Grand Prix PGE Solidarity Cup | Results | Video Playlist French Masters | ResultsKinki Regionals | ResultsSegment - Recent InterviewsYou Can Live a Million Different Lives:' Isabeau Levito on Her Love for Fiction – And Eight Favorite Books, by Nick McCarvel, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZonePodcast: Kaitlin Hawayek - Taking a Break from Sport - Disordered Eating & Injuries, by Voice in SportVideo: Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen are gunning for gold for 2023-24, by Ted Flett, Golden SkateInterview with Adam Siao Him Fa, by Solène Mathieu, Skate Info GlaceMasters Coverage, Skate Info GlaceInterview with Célina Fradji and Jean-Hans Fourneaux, by Solène Mathieu, Skate Info GlaceSegment - Social Media UpdatesEva Pate posted her first vlog to the team's YouTube channel. It's a 10-minute “Day in the Life” video.Dancing on Ice is starting to announce the cast for the 2024 season. Alexandra got married this past weekend to her fiance, Aaron Alkema. Kaitlyn Weaver posted some photos from the wedding in her Instagram stories. Congratulations to Rachael Flatt, who defended her dissertation this week and now has her PH.D. Congratulations to Kaori Sakamoto, who graduated from Kobe Gakuin University.Segment - Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSegment - Upcoming Events for the Week:Finlandia Trophy, Oct. 4-8, Espoo, FinlandPaid Livestream EntriesJunior Grand Prix Armenian Cup, Oct. 4-7, Yerevan, ArmeniaEntriesLivestreamShanghai Trophy, Oct. 3-5, Shanghai, ChinaResultsJapan Open, Oct. 7, Saitama, JapanWebsiteTexas Trophy, Oct. 3-6, Plano, TexasResultsKings Club International, Oct. 5-8, El Segundo, CaliforniaISU Event Page2023 Autumn Classic (NQS event), Oct. 4-8, El Segundo, CaliforniaResults2023 Boston Open, Oct. 5-8, Norwood, Massachusetts ResultsBritish October Qualifier, Oct. 2-5, Sheffield, Great BritainIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: Photos: Nepela MemorialFSO: ISU Challenger Series TrackerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Victoria's Deputy Premier says she's a candidate to replace Daniel Andrews; Some of the country's most remote residents start voting in the Indigenous Voice referendum; The doping hearing of Russian athlete Kamila Valieva is finally underway.

We're going back to 1994 this week with our latest Movie Club pick: A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story. This SOBIG made-for-TV biopic had the blessing of Lillehammer 1994 gold medalist of Oksana Baiul and tells the story of her life through her surprise victory amidst the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding scandal (though if you didn't know that scandal happened, you wouldn't learn anything about it from this movie).  Plus, video journalist Sean Colahan stops by post-Paris vacation to tell us about the atmosphere in the city--and what tourist attractions you can skip. News from TKFLASTAN, includes updates from: Hammer thrower DeAnna Price Pole vaulter Katie Moon Race walker Evan Dunfee Para powerlifter Louise Sugden And we have a little bit of news about the Kamila Valieva doping case--with word on when the final hearing will take place. We also have updates from Paris 2024 now that it's official one year to go until the Paralympics. For a transcript of this episode, please visit flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown     Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating--------------------------------------------EPISODE 97Alexandra Paul's Sudden PassingVideo: CTV News Barrie News Report GoFundMe for Charlie and Mitchell IslamAlexandra's ObituaryEvents Results BriefISU Junior Grand Prix Bangkok | Results | Video Playlist Battle of the Blades | NQS Results | Non-NQS ResultsSherwood Invitational | NQS Results | Non-NQS ResultsAtlanta Open | NQS Results | Non-NQS ResultsChamps Camp | Monique Coleman's InstagramBritish Ice Skating August Qualifier | ResultsFriends on Ice Japan | Instagram Segment - General Skating News The roster for Junior Grand Prix Budapest was released. ISU updated the men's roster for the Grand Prix Series, adding Jimmy Ma to Grand Prix Espoo.ISU updated the women's roster for the Grand Prix Series, removing Nicole Schott. U.S. Figure Skating emailed a letter to Matthieu Reeb, director general of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, requesting a seat to observe Kamila Valieva's closed hearing Sept. 26-29 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (USA Today story)U.S. Figure Skating announced its partnership with Riedell, a competitive skating boot company. Riedell will become an official supplier for U.S. Figure Skating.Segment - Recent InterviewsChan and Howe: ‘It's just the beginning', by Anna Kellar, Golden SkateIn Conversation with Team Japan: Shunsuke Nakamura, Yamashita/Nagata and Kishimoto/Tamura discuss their new programs and look ahead to the 23-24 season, by Izumi Yoneyama, Anything GOEs How Three Dancers Became Figure Skating Coaches and Choreographers, by Julia Mary Register, Dance MagazineKaiya Ruiter: 'Finding that light at the end of the tunnel', by Robert Brodie Ted Barton and Mark Hanretty: A Coach's Life, by Paula Slater, Golden SkateBreaking barriers, by Taylor Dean, U.S. Figure SkatingThe Elite 12 Division: A Painting in Progress, by Elissa Kempisty, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneSegment - Social Media UpdatesAshley Wagner graduated from collegeRetired Canadian pair skaters Camille Ruest and Drew Wolfe got engagedTara Lipinski has started a podcast called Unexpecting, which dives into her heartbreaking infertility journey.Segment - Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSegment - Upcoming Events for the Week:Junior Grand Prix Linz, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Linz, AustriaLivestream Golden West Championships, Sept. 1-2, Irvine, CaliforniaSkate Houston, Sept. 1-4, Sugar Land, TexasSkate Canada High Performance Camp, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: The Carharts: A Skating FamilyIDC: 2023 Junior Grand Prix Bangkok PhotosIDC: New Team Series: Anna Waugh & Nikolai BalabardinIDC: Solo Dancing in the Desert (Part II)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So much has been happening in the world of the Olympics that this week we're catching up on all of the news. We start with the continued saga of boxing and the International Boxing Association (IBA) vs. the International Olympic Committee (IOC).  We then take a look at the IOC's eSports Week, which was held in Singapore on June 22-25. Will eSports be a bigger part of the IOC's plan to reach youth?  We also have an update in the Kamila Valieva situation, including a ballsy exhibit at the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum marking 500 days since the conclusion of the Team Figure Skating event from Beijing 2022. In our Seoul History moment, Alison has a surprisingly happy story resulting from Madagascar's boycott of these Games. Here's a link to a scene from Reply 1988: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA5oCRQskko  In our TKFLASTAN update, we have news from: Author David Maraniss Modern pentathlete Samantha Schutz Race walker Evan Dunfee Para powerlifter Louise Sugden Boccia player Alison Levine We have loads of news from Paris 2024, including: Details about the Torch Relay, which you can see here The decision to not sell alcohol at venues Flying taxi plans The Athletes' Village apartment sale/rental application. You can find out more details about apartment layouts and prices here. The French lottery's Olympic scratch-offs Paris Musées' plan for special exhibits during the Games Simone Biles' comeback Plus and update on the Winter 2030 bidding process, and the IOC's Fair Play Awards, which have a TKFLASTAN connection. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://flamealivepod.com Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Intern: Annalee Deabel   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 84Events Results BriefChesapeake OpenGrand Rapids Open Segment - General Skating News Court of Arbitration for Sport announced the dates for the hearing for the arbitration proceedings involving RUSADA, ISU, WADA & Kamila Valieva, to be held in person at CAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.500 Days and CountingToday Show with Alexa Knierim, Brandon Frazier and Vincent ZhouU.S. Figure Skating article with quotes with the 9 skatersVideo with Madison Chock and Evan BatesVideo with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum Display Build#MorethanMedals hashtag and webpageAlisa Efimova told a Russian news outlet that she will be teaming with Misha Mitrofanov and training in the U.S. with Olga Ganicheva and Alexei Letov.Carolane Soucisse and Shane Firus, who have been representing Canada so far, have recently switched to represent Ireland and have already won their first Irish National title. Segment - Recent InterviewsBreak-through season for Sweden's Andreas Nordeback, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateAdam Rippon exclusive: On five years since his Olympic coming out - and the power of sport for LGBTQ+ people: ‘Skating saved me', by Nick McCarvel, Olympics.comCelebrating Olympic & Paralympic Day, by Kristen Henneman, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZonePodcast: Episode 7 of the Runthrough, by Ashley Wagner and Adam Rippon Podcast: Doping Case Leaves Clean Athletes Still Awaiting Olympic Medals From the 2022 Games - Evan Bates and Madison Chock, by Partnership for Clean CompetitionVideo: Nathan Chen explores a day in the life of physician-scientists, by Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Grand RoundCatching up with Karina Manta about her Book, Pride Month and More, by Rachel Lutz, U.S Figure Skating Fan ZoneTrailblazers Smith and Singley Make Their Mark, by Aviva M. Cantor, U.S. Figure SkatingOpening Day Inside the Glittery, Hard-Core World of Disney on Ice, by Tarah Kayne, Inside the MagicSegment - Social Media UpdatesEmilia Murdock announced on her website and social media that she will represent Spain in the upcoming season. Elliana Peal and Ethan Peal shared a video of “an early season version” of their Lord of the Rings Junior FD. Johnny Weir shared thoughts about his skating career before his final public performance at the end of the Fantasy on Ice tour in Japan.Charlie Cyr, the Sports Director for Singles & Pairs at the International Skating Union since 2014 and respected U.S. national & international judge/technical controller before that, has passed away. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were training with Alexa Knierim, Chris Knierim, Timothy LeDuc and David Santee at the Oakton Skating Academy this week: Photos from Deanna and clips from Timothy LeDuc. Former Team USA ice dancer Elliana Pogrebinsky was a part of the 2023 High Performance Summer Camp Series in Laurel, Maryland and focused on strength, conditioning, yoga and stretching. Segment - Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSolo DanceSegment - Upcoming Events 2023 National Theatre on Ice, June 26-30 in Fraser, Michigan 2023 Broadmoor Open, June 26-July 1 in Colorado Springs, ColoradoIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: New Team Series: Shira Ichilov and Dmitriy Kravchenko IDC: Solo dancing in the Arizona DesertFSO: New website coming this week!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's two interviews for the price of one! On this episode, middle-distance running coach and in-stadium announcer Geoff Wightman joins us to talk about how to run a 1500m, as well as what it's like to keep a crowd entertained during an athletics competition. You can follow him on Insta and Twitter. Geoff also has a series of e-books on Amazon that tell about his life and stories in sport. In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison keeps the "all in the family" theme going, with a look at the Olympians whose parents and/or children were part of these Games. In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we get updates from: Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski Shooters Tim Sherry and Ginny Thrasher Erin Jackson - get her bobblehead here Ness Murby - watch his show "Ness Murby: Transcending" here All of the listeners who got into the Paris 2024 ticket lottery Curler John Shuster Plus, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has agreed to take on the Kamila Valieva appeal. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-298 Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photos courtesy of Geoff Wightman. ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348          

We love learning about the people behind the scenes who help expand the visibility of the Paralympics. On this episode we're talking with Alexis Schaefer, the former Commercial and Marketing Director of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Alexis talks with us about marketing the Paralympics, attracting major sponsors, and broadcasting the Games. More importantly, we've got feed beefs explained! You can follow Alexis on LinkedIn and Twitter. In our history moment, Jill looks at the Paralympic Games of Seoul, which are considered to be the first Games of the Paralympic modern era.  We have tons of news from our TKFLASTANIS, including updates from: Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng Shooters Kim Rhode, Tim Sherry and Ginny Thrasher Nordic combined competitor Annika Malacinski Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea Curler John Shuster Race walker Evan Dunfee Paddler Luuka Jones Hammer thrower DeAnna Price Speed skater Erin Jackson Retired shot putter Michelle Carter Retired artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau Retired cross-country skier Kikkan Randall Book Club Claire We also have an update on the Kamila Valieva doping situation -- we're getting closer to a final resolution! For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-28L   Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Alexis Schaefer ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating_________________________________________EPISODE 47 SHOW NOTESNational Skating MonthKaren Chen EpisodeEvent Results Brief2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships | Video Archive2023 FISU World University Games EduSport Trophy | Video ArchiveNorwegian Nationals | Video ArchiveNeuchatel Trophy (Synchro)Britannia Cup (Synchro)Segment - General Skating NewsA Russian Anti-Doping Agency disciplinary tribunal has found that while 15-year-old Kamila Valieva committed an anti-doping rule violation, she bore “no fault or negligence” for it. Skate Canada announced the passing of Wilf LangevinTSN Article on Kaitlyn Weaver and Scott Moir's support of Skate Canada's policy also mentioned that Canada plans to push for an international rule change at the next ISU Congress in 2024Skate Canada unveiled the brand identity and logo for the 2024 ISU World Figure Skating Championships®.The ISU Skating Awards 2023 show, taking place in Zurich (SUI) on Feb. 5th in collaboration with Art on Ice, will be presented by Johnny Weir and Elma Smit. Stars on Ice announced its U.S. tour. Tour opens May 20 in Anaheim with stops in Seattle, Palm Springs, Chicago, Baltimore, Boston and Hershey. Segment - Recent InterviewsAshley Wagner, A Lavender Proposal, by Susan D. Russell, International Figure Skating MagazineIce Dance Opens Doors for Junior Team (Interview with Vanessa Pham and Jonathan Rogers), by Robyn Clark, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneMeet the Vienna Teen Who's Changing the Figure Skating World (Interview with Ilia Malinin), by Jill S. Devine, Northern Virginia MagazineMichael Xie Aims to Compete Like He Practices at U.S. Championships, by Paige Feigenbaum, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneLucas Broussard's new season after injury and illness,  by Jillian L. Martinez, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneBemidji figure skater to represent Team USA in World University Games (Interview with Wren Warne-Jacobsen), by Maggi Fellerman,The  Bemidji PioneerSegment - Social Media UpdatesCayla Smith and Andy Deng posted on Instagram that they ended their partnershipMidori Ito posting videos of her attempting Axels at age 52 . Mitsuki Sumoto has announced his retirement from competitive skating. Segment - Upcoming Events for the WeekSynchro: Mozart Cup, Salzburg, Austria (Jan. 19-21)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The panel discusses the special counsel investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: where both cases are, and the differences between them. Plus, the political controversies surrounding both Rep. George Santos, and gas stoves, make their way into legislation. And, there's new details in the Ana Walshe disappearance, as a police report she filed in 2014 claims Brian Walshe threatened to kill her.A judge orders the unsealing of Donald Trump's deposition in defamation case brought against him by former magazine columnist Jean E. Carroll, five Proud Boys members are on trial for seditious conspiracy, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is cleared by the Russian anti-doping agency, Dallas police investigate a leopard getting out of it's zoo enclosure after they found an intentional cut in a fence, and the Friday the 13th Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.35 billion.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The panel discusses the special counsel investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: where both cases are, and the differences between them. Plus, the political controversies surrounding both Rep. George Santos, and gas stoves, make their way into legislation. And, there's new details in the Ana Walshe disappearance, as a police report she filed in 2014 claims Brian Walshe threatened to kill her.A judge orders the unsealing of Donald Trump's deposition in defamation case brought against him by former magazine columnist Jean E. Carroll, five Proud Boys members are on trial for seditious conspiracy, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is cleared by the Russian anti-doping agency, Dallas police investigate a leopard getting out of it's zoo enclosure after they found an intentional cut in a fence, and the Friday the 13th Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.35 billion.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Book Club Claire is back for our last Book Club meeting for 2022, and we're discussing Snowball's Chance: The Story of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Squaw Valley & Lake Tahoe by David C. Antonucci. Know nothing about the 1960 Winter Olympics? Neither did we until we read this book, and it's got all sorts of fun details that are surprisingly relevant to other parts of this episode. Plus, Walt Disney was involved with the ceremonial aspect of these Games, which definitely peaked our interests. In other big news, Paris 2024 announced its mascots: The Phyrges! We've got the story behind these two symbols and our thoughts on how they'll be as mascots. We also have another chapter in our Modern Pentathlonovela and the Kamila Valieva doping situation. In our Albertville moment, Alison shares the story of the temporary stadium that housed the ceremonies - and what happened to it after the Games. Checking in with our Team Keep the Flame Alive, we have competition results and news from: Shooter Tim Sherry Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng Table tennis player Melissa Tapper Handball player Sarah Gascon Speed skater Erin Jackson (that link goes to her Hear Her Sports interview where she talks about the differences between inline and speed skating) Figure skater Nate Bartholomay Retired luger Shiva Keshavan Marketing consultant Terrence Burns We also have some news from Milan-Cortina 2026 on the speed skating venue -- which includes another flashback to Winter 1960. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-236 Thank you to all of our patrons who keep our flame alive. If you appreciate this show and would like to give back, please visit our support page for ways to do so. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348  

NFL – National Football League – Week 10 Yesterday Washington Commanders 32, Philadelphia Eagles 21 Commanders 32, Eagles 21 – Commanders end sloppy Eagles’ perfect season 32-21 The Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over. The Washington Commanders turned methodical drives into scores and took advantage of turnover-prone Philadelphia to stun the Eagles 32-21 on Monday night and send them to their first loss in nine games this season. Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were 8-0 for the first time in franchise history and the last team in the NFL that could make a run at Miami’s 17-0 mark in 1972 and the lone perfect season. The 2007 New England Patriots came close, going 18-0 before a Super Bowl loss. The Commanders also spoiled Pittsburgh’s 11-0 start in 2020. Hurts threw for just 174 yards. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Tonight Michigan State vs. (4) Kentucky, 7:00 p.m. (at Indianapolis)  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00 Eastern Michigan at Bradley, 8:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – North Carolina, Gonzaga are 1-2 atop AP Top 25 poll North Carolina and Gonzaga are 1-2 in the first regular-season men’s college basketball poll from The Associated Press. Third-ranked Houston and fourth-ranked Kentucky picked up the remaining first-place votes in Top 25 with only slight changes from the preseason rankings. Baylor, Kansas, Duke, UCLA, Arkansas and Creighton round out the top 10. Tennessee fell 11 spots while Villanova fell out for the first time since February 2019. No. 24 Texas A&M and No. 25 Connecticut are the new additions. NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Tonight Oakland at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. NCAAWBKB – No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 Stanford showdown set South Carolina remains the unanimous choice at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll. The Gamecocks will face second-ranked Stanford on Sunday in the 63rd meeting between the top two teams in the poll. Texas, Iowa and UConn round out the first five. Ohio State moved up six spots to eighth after beating then-No. 5 Tennessee last week. The Lady Vols fell to 11th. Villanova and Utah entered the rankings at No. 24 and 25, replacing Princeton and South Dakota State. NCAAFB – Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 UVA FB players Authorities said a University of Virginia student and former member of the school’s football team fatally shot three current players as they returned from a field trip. The shooting set off panic and a 12-hour lockdown of the campus until the suspect was captured Monday. Students who were told to shelter in place beginning late Sunday described terrifying hours in hiding. While police searched for the gunman through the night, students sought safety in closets, dorm rooms, libraries and apartments. They listened to police scanners and tried to remember everything they were taught as children during active-shooter drills. The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. NCAAFB – Coach: Slain Virginia football players ‘were all good kids’ Three University of Virginia football players killed in an on-campus shooting are being remembered by head football coach Tony Elliott as “incredible young men with huge aspirations and extremely bright futures.” Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry were returning from a class trip Sunday night when authorities say they were killed by a fellow student. The young men were athletes who’d been journeying through varying periods of transition in their college football careers. One was bouncing back from a season-ending injury. Another had changed positions on the team. And yet another had recently transferred in from the University of Wisconsin. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Carolina Hurricanes 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Hurricanes 3, Blackhawks 0 – Rookie Kochetkov gets 1st shutout, Canes beat Blackhawks 3-0 Rookie Pyotr Kochetkov made 27 saves for his first career shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0. Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal each had a goal and an assist for Carolina. Andrei Svechnikov scored his team-leading 12th goal, and Brent Burns had two assists. Kochetkov wasn’t heavily tested, but made some timely close-in stops in his second start this season and fifth game of his career. Chicago’s Petr Mrazek blocked 29 shots as the Blackhawks were blanked for the third time this season. Tonight Detroit Red Wings at Anaheim Ducks, 10:00 p.m. NHL – Sedin twins, Luongo and Alfredsson inducted to Hall of Fame Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Canucks teammate Roberto Luongo, former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, Finnish women’s national team player Riikka Sallinen and Herb Carnegie were welcomed into the Hockey Hall of Fame as the class of 2022 on Monday. The Sedin twins and Luongo were elected in their first years of eligibility back in June, while Alfredsson had waited since 2017. The induction increased the number of Swedish players in the hall from four to seven. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Toronto Raptors 115, Detroit Pistons 111 Raptors 115, Pistons 111 – Blanton, Boucher lead short-handed Raptors past Pistons Dalano Banton scored 27 points and Chris Boucher added 20 as the short-handed Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 115-111. O.G. Anunoby added 19 points and seven rebounds for Toronto, which played without Fred VanVleet (non-COVID illness), Pascal Siakam (abdominal strain) and Gary Trent (hip). Rookie Jaden Ivey scored 21 for Detroit, which lost its fourth straight. Bojan Bogdanovic added 18 points. MLB – Seattle’s Rodríguez, Atlanta’s Harris voted top rookies Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez and Atlanta’s Michael Harris II, a pair of 21-year-old center fielders, are baseball’s Rookies of the Year. Rodriguez hit .284 with 28 homers, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in helping the Mariners reach the postseason for the first time since 2001. He won the AL honor by receiving 29 of 30 first-place votes and one second for 148 points from a BBWAA panel. Harris batted .297 with 19 homers, 64 RBIs and 20 steals. He was voted the NL award, getting 22 firsts and eight seconds for 134 points from a different BBWAA panel. MLB – Cubs release 5-time Gold Glove outfielder Heyward The Chicago Cubs have released Jason Heyward, cutting ties with a five-time Gold Glove outfielder who never produced at the plate the way they hoped. The 33-year-old Heyward had one season left on the $184 million, eight-year contract he signed prior to the 2016 season. He hit .245 with 62 home runs over seven years with the Cubs. Heyward famously rallied teammates with a pep talk during a rain delay late in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. Chicago went on to win 8-7 in 10 innings, ending a championship drought that dated to 1908. Olympics – Winter 2026 – Russian skater Valieva could miss 2026 Olympics over doping The Court of Arbitration for Sport says 16-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva faces a potential four-year doping ban which would rule her out of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo. CAS has registered an appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency and says WADA is seeking a four-year ban to start on the date CAS makes its ruling. That would cover the next Olympics in Italy. WADA also wants Valieva to be disqualified from events including her gold-medal win in the Olympic team event in Beijing in February. Tennis – Djokovic set to be granted visa to play Australian Open Novak Djokovic is set to be granted a visa to play in next year’s Australian Open despite his high-profile deportation in January. The Australian Broadcasting Corp. says it has confirmed newspaper reports that the immigration minister has overturned Djokovic’s potential three-year exclusion period from Australia. The Australian Border Force has previously said an exclusion period could be waived under certain circumstances. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has declined comment on privacy grounds. That means any announcement on Djokovic’s visa status for Australia would have to come from the 35-year-old Serbian tennis star. FIFA – World Cup – US Soccer uses rainbow crest in Qatar The U.S. Soccer Federation is using a rainbow version of its crest at the Americans’ World Cup training facility in Doha, Qatar. The federation normally uses a crest with blue lettering and red stripes but changed the stripes to seven different colors at the training facility, where workouts started ahead of the Americans’ World Cup opener against Wales on Nov. 21. The rainbow crest is part of the Be the Change initiative of the USSF and its players. Qatar has been criticized over attitudes towards LGBTQ fans and the treatment of migrant workers. NBAGL – NBA G-League Tonight Cleveland Charge at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m. Motor City Cruise at Wisconsin Herd, 7:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Tonight Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College at Hope College JV, 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Lake Michigan College at Hope College JV, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Tonight Volleyball – State Quarterfinals Division 1 at Mason High School Gull Lake vs. Saline, 6:00 p.m. Division 3 at Hudsonville Unity Christian Kalamazoo Christian vs. Shelby, 6:30 p.m.AP MEN’S TOP 251North Carolina (44)2-02Gonzaga (14)2-03Houston (2)2-04Kentucky (3)2-05Baylor2-06Kansas2-07Duke2-08UCLA2-09Arkansas2-010Creighton2-011Texas2-012Indiana2-013Auburn2-014Arizona2-015TCU2-016Virginia2-017San Diego State2-018Alabama2-019Illinois2-020Michigan2-021Dayton2-022Tennessee1-123Texas Tech2-024Texas A&M2-025UConn2-0AP WOMEN’S TOP 251South Carolina (30)2-02Stanford4-03Texas1-04Iowa3-05UConn1-06Louisville3-07Iowa State2-08Ohio State2-09Notre Dame2-010NC State3-011Tennessee1-112Indiana2-013North Carolina2-014Virginia Tech2-015LSU3-016Oklahoma2-017Baylor2-018Arizona2-019Maryland2-120Creighton2-021Oregon2-022Nebraska2-023Michigan2-024Villanova2-025Utah3-0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're just weeks away from registration for the ticket lottery for the Paris 2024 Olympics, so our TFKLASTANI travel expert Ken Hanscom is here to tell us about the new way tickets will be sold (and why it's OK to not win a spot in the first ticket lottery). He also talks about the lodging situation, so you can start planning your trip! Follow Ken on Twitter and Insta. He also runs the Paris 2024 Olympics Planning & Preparation Facebook Group, so if you're not part of that, you should be. Its members have tons of great advice, whether this is your first or umpteenth Games. Ken's also put out the "Ultimate Guide to Paris 2024 — Your Roadmap to the Summer Games in Paris, France," so be sure to check out that as well! In our Albertville 1992 history moment, Jill looks at the Men's 20K Biathlon race -- and a case of blood doping gone seriously wrong. In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from Team Keep the Flame Alive members: Shooter Tim Sherry Short Track Speed Skater Ryan Shane Speed Skater Erin Jackson Curler John Shuster Shooter Ginny Thrasher Para Powerlifter Louise Sugden Modern Pentathlete Jo Muir Handball player Sarah Gascon In our Games updates, we have the next steps on the Kamila Valieva situation (spoiler alert: Nothing's resolved), a teaser on the Paris 2024 mascots, and a new leader for Milan-Cortina 2026. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-22R If this content provides value to you, please consider giving back. We have a variety of ways to support the show. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Ken Hanscom.   ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348  

NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Montreal Canadiens 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 – Shootout Canadiens 3, Red Wings 2 – SO – Caufield, Suzuki score in shootout, Canadiens beat Red Wings Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki scored in the shootout and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2. David Perron was the only Red Wings player to score during the shootout. Detroit captain Dylan Larkin shot wide on the third attempt to give Montreal the victory. During regulation time, Larkin also failed to convert on a first-period penalty shot. Montreal’s Mike Hoffman scored two first-period goals on similar plays.  Austin Czarnik and Lucas Raymond had Detroit’s goals in regulation. NCAAFB – Georgia is new CFP No. 1, followed by Ohio St, Michigan, TCU Georgia was the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. The Bulldogs rise from three to one was no surprise after their dominant victory against the previously top-ranked Volunteers. Clemson, which was No. 4 in the selection committee’s first rankings last week, also lost. That cleared the way for changes in the top four. Ohio State stayed at two. The Buckeyes’ Big Ten rival, Michigan moved up from five to three. TCU jumped three spots to No. 4, putting the nation’s four unbeatens at the top of the rankings. Tennessee fell to No. 5. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 11 Last Night Eastern Michigan 34, Akron 28 EMU 34, Akron 28 – Eastern Michigan holds off Akron 34-28 for 6th win Austin Smith and Samson Evans each accounted for a pair of touchdowns and Eastern Michigan became bowl eligible with a 34-28 victory over Akron. Eastern Michigan (6-4, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) secured its fifth bowl appearance in six seasons and the program’s seventh overall. Smith threw a touchdown pass in each half. Evans had a 9-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and broke loose for a 23-yard score early in the third to give the Eagles a 31-14 lead. Cam Wiley got Akron close, running for 11- and 56-yard touchdowns early in the fourth quarter to pull to 31-28. Tonight Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m. Buffalo at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Michigan State among college hoops teams facing tough tests Tom Izzo is proud of the fact that Michigan State has consistently played tough nonconference schedules throughout his career. Playing challenging competition before the Big Ten season begins has prepared the Spartans for conference play and set them up in the NCAA Tournament to make eight runs to the Final Four under their Hall of Fame coach. Even Izzo acknowledged he might’ve bit off more than his unranked team could chew this year. Izzo is the first coach since at least 2009 to play two opponents ranked in the top four and two other teams in the poll in November. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. NBA – AP source: Suspended Kyrie Irving meets with Adam Silver A person with knowledge of the meeting says suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The Nets banned Irving for at least five games without pay on Thursday after he refused to say he had no antisemitic beliefs. That came hours after Silver said Irving made a “reckless decision” to post a link on his Twitter feed to a film that contains antisemitic material and said he would be meeting with him within a week. They finally did on Tuesday, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on anonymity because the meeting and its details were private. NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Tonight Delaware State at (25) Michigan, 6:00 p.m. WNBA – American Brittney Griner moved to a penal colony in Russia The jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved to a penal colony in Russia. A Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession last month. Her legal team says Griner was transferred Nov. 4 from the detention center in Iksha and is on her way to a penal colony. They said they don’t know her exact current location or her final destination. NFL – Saturday faces daunting task in preparing Colts for Raiders Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday faces a dauting task this week. First, he must find a play-caller. Then he must create a game plan for this week’s game at Las Vegas. And then he still must figure out how to fix the Colts offense and specifically its offensive line. It’s a lot to ask of someone who has spent more time in a broadcast studio than on a sideline this season. But team owner Jim Irsay thinks Saturday is right guy for this Sunday — and Indy’s final eight games. MLB – Rizzo, Bassitt turn down options, among 11 now free agents First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023. Pitcher Chris Bassitt declined his $19 million option with the New York Mets and followed rotation mates Jacob deGrom and Taijuan Walker into free agency. They were among 11 players who became free agents Tuesday, raising the total to 151. About 33 more players are potentially eligible to go free by Thursday, joining a free agent class headed by Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson, deGrom, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts.  New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, spoke about the team’s goal to re-sign slugger Aaron Judge. “Optimally, if you could wave a magic wand, we would secure Aaron Judge and retain him and have him signed and happy in the fold as soon as possible,” MLB – A’s still pursuing Oakland ballpark with eye on Las Vegas Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst says the A’s are still interested in staying in the Bay Area if a stadium deal can be completed. The A’s have been exploring building a new ballpark in Oakland or Las Vegas. Forst is in Las Vegas for baseball’s general managers meetings. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed concern about getting a deal done in Oakland. Manfred and the A’s have said a new stadium is needed to replace the aging Oakland facility. The A’s lease at the Oakland ballpark expires after the 2024 season. MLB – Cubs promote Dustin Kelly to hitting coach on Ross’ staff The Chicago Cubs have promoted Dustin Kelly to hitting coach after two seasons as the organization’s minor league hitting coordinator, one of three additions to manager David Ross’ staff announced on Tuesday. Kelly becomes the Cubs’ eighth hitting coach in 12 seasons. He replaces Greg Brown, who lasted one year. A former minor league infielder, Kelly worked as a hitting coach in the Dodgers farm system from 2018-20 before getting hired by Chicago. The Cubs also added former outfielder Jim Adduci as assistant hitting coach and Alex Smith as an assistant coach for data development and process. FIFA – World Cup – American defender Chris Richards to miss World Cup American defender Chris Richards will miss the World Cup because of an injury that has sidelined him for more than two months. He wrote on Instagram that he was “gutted.” A 22-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama, Richards debuted for the U.S. in November 2020 and has made eight international appearances. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter is set to announce his 26-man roster Wednesday. The U.S. already was missing Atlanta defender Miles Robinson, who tore his left Achilles on May 7. FIFA – Blatter says picking Qatar as World Cup host was a ‘mistake’ Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says picking Qatar to host the World Cup was a mistake 12 years ago. Blatter led FIFA at the time of the vote and says soccer and the World Cup are too big for a country as small as Qatar. He repeated his claim that key votes for Qatar were swayed by a 2010 meeting in Paris between then-French president Nicolas Sarkozy and FIFA vice president Michel Platini. The 86-year-old Blatter spoke with a Swiss newspaper group. It was his first major interview since being acquitted with Platini in July of financial misconduct at FIFA. Golf – PGA Tour to Houston, Champions Tour ends season in Phoenix The main tours are getting close to the end of the year. The PGA Tour goes to the Houston Open for the penultimate event of 2022. The LPGA Tour returns to Florida for its final two events. The leading 60 players are eligible for the season finale. For the PGA Tour Champions, the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix wraps up the year. The $1 million prize for the Schwab Cup comes down to Steven Alker and Padraig Harrington. The European tour is in South Africa. The Nedbank Golf Challenge was canceled the past two years. Olympics – WADA forces hearing in Russian skater Valieva’s doping case The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Tuesday the agency has stepped in to send the Kamila Valieva doping case which shook figure skating at the Winter Olympics to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. WADA president Witold Banka alleges Russia made “no progress” toward resolving the case after a warning. The Russian anti-doping agency had indicated last month it was preparing to hold a hearing but wouldn’t make the verdict public because Valieva was only 15 at the time she tested positive. Olympics – US marathon trials for 2024 Olympics will be run in Orlando The 2024 United States Olympic marathon trials will be held along the streets in Orlando, Florida. USA Track and Field recently announced the decision. The site for the rest of the track and field trials is still being determined. The top three men and women finishers in the marathon race on Feb. 3, 2024, will earn a roster spot for the Paris Olympics held that summer. That’s provided they have met the qualifying standard. AHL – American Hockey League Today Chicago Wolves at Milwaukee Admirals, 11:30 a.m. Grand Rapids Griffins at Cleveland Monsters, 7:00 p.m. ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Today Wheeling Nailers at Toledo Walleye, 10:35 a.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Tonight Men’s Basketball Lake Michigan College at Concordia University of Chicago, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Volleyball – Regional Semifinals Division 1 at Gull Lake Gull Lake 3, Portage Northern 1 Battle Creek Lakeview 3, DeWitt 0 Championship Thursday at 6:00 Division 2 at Hudsonville Unity Christian G.R. South Christian 3, Holland Christian 0 Buchanan 3, Plainwell 0 Championship Thursday at 6:00 Division 3 at Coloma Kalamazoo Christian 3, Bronson 0 Watervliet 3, Lawton 0 Championship Thursday at 6:30 Division 4 at Mendon Our Lady of the Lake 3, Decatur 0 Athens 3, Martin 0 Championship Thursday at 7:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating_________________________________________EPISODE 31 SHOW NOTESEvent Results BriefSkate Canada ResultsDenis Ten Memorial ChallengeGeneral Skating NewsWADA is concerned with the ongoing delay in Kamila Valieva's case and has now put RUSADA under formal noticeEntries were posted for Tallinn Trophy and the ISU Challenger Series event - Warsaw CupChina's Boyang Jin has withdrawn from both Grand Prix eventsChina's Cheng Peng and Yang Jin have withdrawn from both Grand Prix eventsRecent InterviewsTeam USA interview with Team USA's Mariah Bell about her retirementA Divine Sport interview with Canada's Roman SadovskyBev Smith Writes article on Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier's free dance to “Evita”Ice Skating International's video interview with Canada's Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime DeschampsU.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone's interview with Team USA's Molly Cesanek and Yehor Yehorov U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone's interview with Team USA's Jimmy MaGolden Skate's video interviews with Japan's Rinka Watanabe and Mexico's Donovan CarrilloOlympics.com's Nick McCarvel's interview with Canada's Stephen Gogolev Social Media UpdatesKaitlin Hawayek addressed in a video on Instagram about a situation with a fan that happened at Skate America. She started an important conservation that needs to be discussed in the sport.  Team USA's Nathan Bartholomay updated fans on Instagram about why he and Katie McBeath withdrew from Skate Canada.  Former Canadian pairs skater Dylan Moskovitch is moving onto a new chapter in his life that doesn't include skating. After winning Skate America, Kaori Sakamoto received praise on social media from Janet JacksonKaitlyn Weaver's emotional post on Instagram about her last time on competitive ice.Nathan Chen NewsNathan Chen will be the special guest star of the Skating Club of Boston's Ice Chips 2023: Full Throttle show this springNathan Chen has been nominated for the AAU Sullivan Award. Fans can vote once a day through Nov. 9  Nathan Chen is a nominee for “the game changer of the year” for the People's Choice Awards. Voting goes until Nov. 9. Fans can vote online or on Twitter. Upcoming Events for the WeekGrand Prix de FranceEntries47th Volvo Open CupEntriesIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: Photos from 2022 Japan Western Sectionals IDC:  Photos from 2022 Skate Canada InternationalIDC: Photos from Denis Ten Memorial ChallengeFSO: Photos from 2022 Skate Canada InternationalFSO: Mississauga Memos coming MondaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US boxing champ Claressa Shields, 27, from Flint, Michigan defeated British fighter Savannah Marshall, 31, by an unanimous decision in front of a capacity crowd at the O2 stadium in London on October 15 to become the undisputed world middleweight title holder. And the viewing audience showed up to break more records for women's sport. Breaking news today was that a Russian court upheld Brittney Griner's sentence on drug smuggling charges, clearing the way for her to serve nine years in a penal colony, unless the U.S. government can negotiate a deal for her release. Tragic news for the Brittney and her family which has rocked the sport's world. In tennis, number 10 ranked player Germany's Simona Halep tested positive for a drug violation and is preparing her appeal. Meanwhile world number 1 Poland's Iga Swiatek wins her eighth title of the year at the San Diego Open, American teenager has reached a career high ranking of No 7 and compatriot Jessica Pegula wins her first WTA 1000 title beating some strong opposition. In football, a crowd of 22,035 was on hand at Providence Park in Portland — the second largest attendance count in NWSL playoff history — and behind only last week's record of 26,215 set by San Diego as Portland Thorns advanced to the final of the NWSL Championship beating San Diego 2. They will meet Kansas City Current, who took down the No 1 seed OL Reign 2-0, at the Audi Field in Washington, DC on October 29. With Casey Stoney (San Diego) and Rhian Wilkinson (Portland) leading their respective teams, Sunday's semifinal marked the first time in NWSL history that two female head coaches went head-to-head in a playoff game. The Football World Cup draw has been announced and we share our thoughts on some of the eight pool teams. We have an update from the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand where the hosts our shower their fire power. While in England the Rugby League World Cup is advancing to its knockout round. Disappointing news for skiing fans as the unseasonal mild weather stalls the start of the season with the traditional opener at Solden in Austria cancelled followed by the new double-header of downhill races at Zermatt - Cervinia falling victim to a lack of snow. And finally, we report on the Russian Doping Agency RUSADA secrecy around the Kamila Valieva case which is coming under fire from skaters. Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy GillenRecorded: October 25, 2022WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST NETWORK FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

NBA – National Basketball Association – Regular Season Openers Last Night Detroit Pistons 113, Orlando Magic 109 Chicago Bulls 116, Miami Heat 108 Washington Wizards 114, Indiana Pacers 107 Pistons 113, Magic 109 – Bogdanovic shines in Detroit debut, helps Pistons beat Magic Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick last summer, had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists in an impressive NBA debut. Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick last year, had 18 points and 10 assists. Cunningham’s last assist set up Isaiah Stewart for a 3-pointer with 11.6 seconds left that gave the Pistons a four-point lead. Bogdanovic made two free throws with 4.7 seconds left to restore Detroit’s four-point cushion, sealing the victory. Bulls 116, Heat 108 – DeRozan scores 37, Bulls top Heat 116-108 in season opener DeMar DeRozan scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half, Ayo Dosunmu added 17 and the short-handed Chicago Bulls topped the Miami Heat 116-108 in the season-opener for both teams on Wednesday night. Nikola Vucevic scored 15 points and grabbed 17 rebounds for the Bulls, and Goran Dragic added 12 off the Chicago bench. Jimmy Butler scored 24 points and Tyler Herro added 23 for Miami, which got 22 from Max Strus and 12 from Bam Adebayo. Wizards 114, Pacers 107 – Beal, Wizards open season with 114-107 win over Pacers Bradley Beal scored 23 points and Kyle Kuzma added 20 as the Washington Wizards led from wire to wire, beating the rebuilding Indiana Pacers 114-107. Kristaps Porzingis added 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Wizards won consecutive season openers for the first time since 2004-05. Indiana was led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 26 points and 19 from rookie Bennedict Mathurin. The Pacers’ losing streak reached 11 games overall, including 10 to end last season. MLB – Major League Baseball Playoffs – League Championship Series (best of 7) Yesterday Houston Astros 4, New York Yankees 2                                            (HOU leads 1-0) San Diego Padres 8, Philadelphia Phillies 5                                       (Series tied 1-1) Astros 4, Yankees 2 – Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener. The Astros are in their sixth consecutive ALCS, looking to reach the World Series for the fourth time in that span, against a New York team in the LCS for the first time since being eliminated by Houston in 2019. The game was tied 1-all in the sixth when Gurriel connected off reliever Clarke Schmidt for a solo shot that put Houston on top. Two batters later, McCormick sent a sinker from Schmidt into right field to make it 3-1. Padres 8, Phillies 5 – Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1 Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece. The outburst started with Padres catcher Austin Nola hitting an RBI single off his younger brother that brought the sellout, towel-twirling crowd of 44,607 at Petco Park to life. Three innings earlier, the Phillies took a 4-0 lead with a rally that included bloop hits, a sun-aided double on a gorgeous, 92-degree afternoon and some shoddy Padres defense. Tonight NY Yankees (Severino 7-3) at Houston (Valdez 17-6), 7:37 p.m.            (HOU leads 1-0) NHL – Red Wings’ Vrana enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana has entered the player assistance program of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. The league and the union made the announcement. They did not specify why he entered the program. Vrana will be paid while he is receiving treatment. The program administrators will determine when he’s cleared to compete for the Red Wings. The 26-year-old Vrana is from the Czech Republic. He had a goal and an assist in Saturday’s win at New Jersey. He did not play in a home game two days later against the Los Angeles Kings due to personal reasons. NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Tonight New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. NCAAFB – Notre Dame Stadium no longer place of solace under Freeman Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman understands the problem. The Fighting Irish have lost their home-field advantage. Finding the solution has proven to be challenging. Notre Dame is an inexplicable 1-2 in South Bend in Freeman’s first season, despite entering each game as a double-digit favorite. And they easily could be 0-3. They’ll have a chance to turn things around Saturday when UNLV comes to town. Notre Dame is a heavy favorite but will need to sweep its final three home games to post a winning record at Notre Dame Stadium. NCAAFB – Mississippi State freshman lineman Sam Westmoreland dies Mississippi State says freshman offensive lineman Sam Westmoreland has died at the age of 18. Westmoreland was an industrial technology major from Tupelo who would have turned 19 on Friday. The news release announcing Westmoreland’s death did not provide details but said the school was working with the athletic department, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office and the coroner’s office to determine facts and would not comment further. MSU coach Mike Leach said the athletics family was heartbroken by Westmoreland’s death, which he called sudden. Westmoreland was listed on the roster for the Bulldogs’ Southeastern Conference game Saturday at No. 6 Alabama but had not played this season, according to game notes. NCAAMBKB – Wolverines add another Howard The 22nd-ranked Michigan basketball team features three Howards this season. Juwan Howard is entering his fourth season as coach, and his first with two sons on the roster. Highly touted freshman Jett Howard is expected to be in the starting lineup on the wing. Junior Jace Howard will have an opportunity to play a larger role this season as his brother’s backup. Center Hunter Dickinson put his NBA goals on hold to return for his junior season after leading the team in scoring and rebounding the previous two years. WNBA – Brittney Griner spends 32nd birthday in Russian prison Brittney Griner spent her 32nd birthday in a Russian prison, awaiting an appeal to her nine-year sentence for drug possession that’s set for next week. The WNBA star has been especially down lately, according to her lawyers. They were with her for part of her birthday on Tuesday. Attorney Maria Blagovolina says they passed along well wishes from family and friends. The WNBA star’s appeal hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25. While it’s unlikely the appeal will overturn her conviction, her lawyers hope it could lessen the sentence. NASCAR – Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las Vegas Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell shared a flight home from Las Vegas, and Wallace apologized during the trip to his fellow Toyota teammate for the incident that crippled Bell’s championship chances. Bell said Wallace also apologized to the entire Toyota group in the Monday competition meeting. Wallace has been suspended one race by NASCAR for a dangerous act of retaliation that inadvertently collected Bell. He will miss Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway for deliberately retaliating against reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson at Las Vegas. Wallace hooked Larson in the rear corner of his car to spin him directly into traffic, where Larson drilled Bell and ended Bell’s race. Olympics – US figure skaters still await medals from Beijing Games Eight months after finishing behind the Russians at the Winter Olympics, the U.S. team has yet to receive its medals. They do not even know whether they will be silver or gold. That’s because the Russian Anti-Doping Agency only recently finished its investigation into Kamila Valieva. Her positive doping test surfaced during the opening week of the Olympics. It led to its biggest scandal in years. RUSADA did not reveal the results of its investigation, but it did say that the next step in the process would be to hold disciplinary hearings in September or October. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 3, Milwaukee Admirals 2 MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Yesterday Women’s Soccer Jackson College 1, Lake Michigan College 0 Men’s Soccer Jackson College 5, Lake Michigan College 3 Tonight Women’s Volleyball Kellogg Community College at Lake Michigan College, 6:30 p.m. Glen Oaks Community College at Southwestern Michigan College, 6:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Boys Soccer – Districts (Semifinals) Division 2 (St. Joseph) Edwardsburg 3, Sturgis 1 St. Joseph 1, Vicksburg 0 -Championship game Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Boys Soccer – Districts (Championship) Division 2 (Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg) Gull Lake 1, Parma-Western 0 Volleyball Lakeshore 3, Battle Creek Central 1 St. Joseph 3, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 0 Michigan Lutheran 3, Watervliet Grace Christian 0 Niles 3, Brandywine 2 Tonight Boys Soccer – Districts (Semifinals) Division 3 (Paw Paw) Three Rivers vs. Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Buchanan vs. Watervliet, 7:00 p.m. -Championship game Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Paw Paw Boys Soccer – Districts (Championship) Division 1 (Kalamazoo Loy Norrix) Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. Division 3 (South Haven) Fennville vs. Holland Christian, 6:00 p.m. Division 4 (Our Lady of the Lake) Bridgman vs. Howardsville Christian, 5:00 p.m. Division 4 (Hartford) Holland Black River vs. Hartford, 5:00 p.m. Volleyball Benton Harbor at Parchment, 6:30 p.m. South Haven at Berrien Springs, 1:00 p.m. Sturgis at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m. Paw Paw at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m. Dowagiac at Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back after technical problems and a medical emergency derailed the show last week. This show is worth the wait though! We're excited to have British Paralympic bronze medalist Louise Sugden on the show this week to help us learn about the sport of para powerlifting and setting goals that keep her motivated to go further in the sport. The European Para Powerlifting Championships take place September 24-29. Follow the action here. In our history segment, which focuses on Albertville 1992 this year, Jill takes to the cross-country competition to tell the tale of Raisa Smetanina, one of the greats in the sport and the first winter athlete to achieve an amazing feat. You can learn more about Raisa at her museum (which also happens to be her home). In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have a number of updates from our Team Keep the Flame Alive members, including: Boxer Ginny Fuchs Andrew Maraniss -- pick up his new book Inaugural Ballers (and shopping through that link supports the show)! The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant Table tennis player Millie Tapper Speedskater Erin Jackson Modern pentathlete Jo Muir Ice Dancer Charlie White In Games news we have: Beijing 2022 - A brief update on the Kamila Valieva doping case Paris 2024 - Information on ticket sales (!!!) (Hint: Join Le Club), the torch relay, venue updates, and more. Keep up to date with the basic info on our Paris page. LA 2028 - At an IOC Coordiation Commission meeting, the IOC and LA2028 admit that the Olympics cannot fix all of a city's problems. Plus we have an update from last week's IOC Executive Board meeting. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1ZZ Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo credit: ImageComms, courtesy of Louise Sugden ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating_________________________________________EPISODE NOTESEvent Results BriefU.S. International Classic ResultsNovice and Junior Challenge SkateLombardia Trophy ResultsPasadena Open ResultsPasadena Open VideoGeneral Skating NewsISU posted that Junior Grand Prix in Yerevan, Armenia has been postponed due to safety concerns regarding the developments taking place at the Armenia/Azerbaijan border and protests in Yerevan.  The Russian Anti-Doping Agency announced the completion of its investigation of Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva. USA Today's Christine Brennan wrote an article on it. The ISU posted its entries for Finlandia Trophy. U.S. Figure Skating confirmed its entries on its International Assignments page.ISU posted the entries for the seventh Junior Grand Prix -Egna, Italy (no pairs). U.S. Figure Skating confirmed its entries on its International Assignment page. Canada did not confirm their entries yet. Nominations for the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame continue until September 26. Recent InterviewsCBC Sports did an article on retired athletes struggling after career ends and 2018 Olympic bronze medalist Kaetlyn Osmond was interviewed.Social Media UpdatesSasha Cohen got married Saturday to Geoffrey Lieberthal in Aspen, CO where the family lives.Isabella Flores officially announced her new partnership with Ivan “Vanya” Desyatov. Kirsten Moore-Towers is launching her website on Sept. 20. Sara Hurtado & Kirill Khaliavin have created a new ice dance school in Spain - it now has a name - SK International Ice Dance School. Upcoming Events for the WeekNebelhorn Trophy - Sept. 20-24, Oberstdorf, GermanyEntriesChallenge Cup - Sept. 22-25, Ardmore, PennsylvaniaAustin Autumn Classic - Sept. 21-25, Cedar Park, Texas The Ice Dance International tour kicked off on September 17th in Stowe, VT and continues through October 9. Ice Dreams Skating Workshop is taking place on September 24 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania with Olympians Timothy LeDuc and Polina Edmunds, along with 4-time Olympic coach Craig Maurizi. IDC and FSO spotlightIDC: New Team Series: Emily Renzi and William LissauerFSO: Phoebe Stubblefield: “I try my hardest to ignore [triple Axel publicity] and focus on myselfSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

0:45 The (new!) livestream starts with some differences in playing club tennis around the world.2:37 Both hosts express anxiety about their upcoming returns to Beijing.5:14 Chengdu is set to go ahead with the World Team Table Tennis Championships later this month, despite an ongoing lockdown. What lessons have organizers learned from the Beijing Olympic closed loop? And has China's dominance in the sport impacted the decision to proceed?11:58 One of the biggest storylines from Beijing 2022, the Kamila Valieva doping scandal, has some updates from Russia. What can we expect next — and when? 16:44 A shoutout to former podcast guest Rachel Llanes, who just accepted a job with the San Jose Sharks organization.18:24: The IOC releases its human rights strategy six months after the Beijing Olympics. What's the significance of this, especially given the recent UN report on Xinjiang? 20:48: What does this mean for future Olympic host cities? Could Saudi Arabia ever be in the mix? 23:38: Chelsea's new American owner suggested the possibility of an All-Star game for the Premier League, with English fans up in arms. But is it really such a big deal? 27:53: A Bloomberg report this week says that Fosun, the Chinese conglomerate that owns Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers, may be in financial trouble. What does that mean for the club? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ABOUT RAY SCOTT AND THE NBA IN BLACK AND WHITEA memoir of hard lessons learned in the racially segregated and sometimes outright racist NBA of the early '60s by celebrated NBA player and first Black Coach of the Year, Ray Scott.Ray Scott was part of the early wave of Black NBA players like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain who literally changed how the game of professional basketball is played, leading to the tremendously popular financial blockbuster the NBA is today. Scott was a successful 6'9" forward/center after being chosen by the Detroit Pistons as the #4 pick of the 1961 NBA draft, and then again after he was named head coach of the Pistons in 1972, winning Coach of the Year in the spring of 1974-the first Black man ever to capture that honor.Scott's is a story of quiet persistence, hard work, and, most of all, respect. He credits the mentorship of NBA player and coach Earl Lloyd and talks about fellow Philly native Wilt Chamberlain and friends Muhammad Ali and Aretha Franklin, among many others. Scott has lived through one of the most turbulent times in our nation's history, especially the time of assassinations of so many Black leaders at the end of the 1960s. Through it all, his voice has remained quiet and measured, transcending all the sorrows with steadiness. This is his story, told in collaboration with well-known basketball writer, former college player, and CBA coach Charley Rosen. Racism in the world of sports is still all over the news-from Brian Flores's racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, to Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva being allowed to compete in the Olympics while African-American runner Sha'Carri Richardson was banned, to the prolonged detainment of Black WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia. And while we still have much work to do to make equality a reality, The NBA in Black and White answers the question "How did we go from there being only white players in the NBA to the highest paid athletes in the NBA being Black?" and reminds us of the progress we've made toward equal opportunity and fair compensation for people of color.Philly native John Raymond "Ray" Scott's college career began at the University of Portland. After three seasons in the professional Eastern Basketball League, he was chosen as the 4th pick in the 1961 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. He spent six years with the Pistons as a stand-out rebounder and deadly shooter from the perimeter, and another five years playing for the Baltimore Bullets and the Virginia Squires. Then, in October 1972, Scott was promoted from Assistant to Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons, thanks in part to strong support from former coach Earl Lloyd who, a decade earlier, had scouted Scott and recommended that he be the Pistons top pick. Two years later he was named NBA Coach of the Year, the first African-American to win the coveted award. From 1976 to 1979, Scott was Men's Basketball Head Coach at Eastern Michigan University. Today, he lives with his family in Eastern Michigan, not far from Detroit. This is his first book. ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE NBA IN BLACK AND WHITE"Scott, who became the first Black coach to be named NBA Coach of the Year in 1974, delivers a moving reflection on his influential career.Fans of the sport will relish Scott's insights, including how the game's been changed by the emphasis on three-point shooting.A valuable addition to hoops history." - Publishers Weekly"This is a truly wonderful book that reveals the difficulties of the quota system and all the other obstacles that African American NBA players had to face when the league began to integrate in the mid-1950s and beyond. It also tells how Ray and many other great Black players managed to achieve the fulfillment of their respective talents. Indeed, Ray was the rare successful NBA player who became a successful NBA coach. Along the way, the plight of 'ordinary' Black citizens who succeeded and/or tragically failed in facing their own racial barriers is addressed. Above all, Ray's honesty, intelligence, and deep understanding of how social injustice influences every aspect of all our collective and individual lives, makes this narrative totally relevant today. There's enough wisdom in here to enlighten and inspire even people who have little or no interest in basketball. Incredibly powerful-a must read." - Hubie Brown, NBA Coach of the Year (1978, 2004), member of the Basketball Hall of Fame"Ray Scott has chronicled his four-decades-long basketball odyssey beautifully. It is a thoughtful and well-written book about the transforming landscape of the NBA. He shares his firsthand knowledge and experiences and adds value to an era not so often discussed. I have been blessed to have known Ray, and blessed even more to have someone who trudged through the early days of the NBA take me along with him for the journey."- Marques Johnson, twelve-year NBA player, five-time All Star"I first met Ray Scott in 1965 when I was a rookie player for the Detroit Pistons. I was scared to death of the challenges I faced trying to make it in the NBA, but Ray welcomed me to the team. As one of the veterans, he organized all the players to work out and prepare for camp together. It meant the world to me, and I have never forgotten how he treated me. Ray's book brought back so many good memories from my NBA days. He was and is a leader and a wonderful example of how we should all respect, get along, and love each other. Ray is a good man."- Tom Van Arsdale, 12-year NBA player, three-time All StarGet the book here:https://www.amazon.com/NBA-Black-White-Memoir-Trailblazing/dp/164421198X

The son of a Buffalo mass-shooting victim testified in Congress, calling for lawmakers to do more to prevent future killings. ABC News has the story. Vox explains why new weapons the U.S. is sending to Ukraine indicate that the conflict there is entering a more difficult phase. Wall Street Journal reporting reveals that hundreds of Russian soldiers have resisted orders to join the war in Ukraine. Thousands of British workers are taking part in the world’s largest trial of a four-day workweek. BBC News takes a closer look. USA Today reports on how figure skating’s governing body is raising the minimum age for the 2026 Olympics to 17, following the doping controversy centered on 15-year-old Kamila Valieva.

See Queen Elizabeth at Age 1 Side-by-Side with Her Namesake Great-Granddaughter Lilibet! The spencer genes are strong with this one. Julia's Random Thoughts: Ice skating to raise competition age to 17 after Kamila Valieva doping scandal. Taco Bell's new store! One of kind here in Minnesota! What happened 40 years ago today? Madonna continues slew of 'fetish' pics with a provocative snap after 50 Cent jibe. Julia Garner Offered Madonna Role in Universal Biopic. Hollywood Speak:‘He Was Desperate' to Wear the Suit!

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of abuse, eating disorders and death by suicide.** In this episode Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther break down the figure skating doping controversy at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. They start the show, however, with Olympic moments that were fuzzy and cute. Then, they decipher what happened in the mess of the women's figure skating conclusion that started when Russian teenager Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance on February 7. They discuss everything from the troubling, yet celebrated, coach Eteri Tutberidze, to what the heck trimetazidine is and what the hell the ROC is doing with it, to the alphabet soup (WADA, RUSADA, IOC, CAS ) that is "governing" the debacle. They also talk about the harm that this fiasco has caused Valieva, as well as gold medalist Anna Shcherbakova, silver medalist Alexandra Trusova and bronze medalist Kaori Sakamoto, as well as the damaging impacts that the culture of figure skating has on it's athletes, especially teenagers. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Shireen's interview with Billy Bridges, a Paralympic gold medalist and sledge hockey legend. Then, the team burns the worst of the sports this week on The Burn Pile. Next, they lift up those making sports better, including Torchbearer of the Week Sarah Nurse, Canadian women's hockey player and gold medalist who set an Olympic record of 18 points in the Beijing Games. She's also the only Black female hockey player to compete in the Olympics. They wrap up the show with what's good in their lives and what they are watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2.17.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland in Liberia, Raise Min. Wage to $18, Erica Savage's Comeback, Texas Voting Laws Challenges Tonight, we are looking at the economic Progress and socioeconomic barriers facing black Americans. We'll break down the Congressional Black Caucus report showing how Blacks experience far worse economic conditions than white Americans and the population as a whole. Former Stockton, California Mayor Michael Tubbs launches a nonprofit with programs to reduce poverty. He'll be here to share those ideas and what other cities can do to help reduce the number of people living in poverty. And, with inflation, there's a push to increase the minimum wage again to $18. We'll look at what's happening in California to put more money in workers' pockets. In Texas, the Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition is challenging the state's voter suppression law. The Founder and Chief Strategist of the organization will join us to let us know what's next now they have filed the lawsuit. A Pennsylvania state representative running for U.S. Senate is looking to beat out a least a dozen others vying for the same seat. He's here to tell us why he's the best candidate. The International Olympic Committee says Sha'Carri Richardson is wrong. There is no comparison between U.S. track star and Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva over their doping scandals. Our very own Erica Savage Wilson is making a comeback. She'll be here to give us an update on her Reframed Brain Podcast. #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful!

Christiane speaks to the Irish Foreign Minister about the Russia-Ukraine crisis as well as the Iran nuclear deal ... Breaking down the legal ramifications of the Trump administration mishandling White House records ... The saga of Russian ice skater Kamila Valieva. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Julie Stewart-Binks joins Cousin Sal to discuss her love of the Winter Olympics and why she is willing to have a crazy sleep schedule in order to watch it live. Julie talks about the women's figure skating doping saga involving Kamila Valieva and betting on the USA/Canada women's ice hockey gold medal game. Then Julie gives Sal a lesson on Canada Pride, the history of white people at the Winter Olympics, and why the crashes in freestyle skiing are absolutely insane on television. Next, Cousin Sal pitches Julie her next big idea- a skate-down interview with both Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. Plus, if she could make up one Winter Olympic competition what would it be?

In this episode Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther discuss big headlines from week one of the Beijing Winter Olympics. But first, they share their favorite Super Bowl LVI moments. Then, they discuss the some of the hottest topics of the 2022 Winter Games so far, including Eileen Gu, Mikaela Shiffrin and Kamila Valieva, and the ways that the commentary around these athletes is sexist, limiting and often times, just bizarre. They also discuss ski jumper uniform disqualifications, why women's hockey should stay in the Olympics and if athletes are using their platforms to speak to geopolitical issues. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Lindsay's interview with Julie Kliegman, Chief Copy Editor at Sports Illustrated about trans swimmer Lia Thomas's fight to compete. Then, the team burns the worst of the sports this week in The Burn Pile. Next, they lift up those making sports better, including Torchbearer of the Week, Natalie Geisenberg, a 34 year old German luger who is now the most decorated Olympic luge athlete, with six gold medals and one bronze. They wrap up the show with what's good in their lives and what they are watching in sports this week This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby addresses the intel onslaught about Russia's moves over Ukraine ... Christiane asks Ukraine's ambassador to Germany if western countries are doing enough ... With the highest court in sports clearing Russian skater Kamila Valieva to participate at the Beijing Olympic games, we talk to expert and Oscar-winning filmmaker Brian Fogle about Russia's perennial doping problem ... Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson explains how his city is bucking the trend on violent crime. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy