Offensive Joke Gets Olympic Torchbearer Removed

Imagine earning an Olympic honor, only to lose it because of a single mistake. A veteran faced that today after a strict decision was taken by the Olympic administrators despite his apology. Meanwhile, a tragic incident brought a hockey game to an early end. More on the updates below.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, questions over gymnastics’ judging have been raised again. This time, the Ohio State Buckeyes’ coach was left frustrated with it. So tell us,

FROM THE NCAA MATS

No.10 team Arkansas defeated Auburn gymnastics to secure a 197.25-196.075 win in their home opener on Sunday. Behind the win were veterans like Frankie Price, who won the all-around title with a 39.475 score. And she did that on her first meet back after an Achilles injury, while she still had a knee brace on. Watch her exceptional floor performance above!

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