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The article focuses on the issue regarding sexual relationship in sports in the U.S., particularly between coaches and athletes. The author mentions that it is important national sport governing bodies (NGBs) to have policies that would define professional misconduct which include all forms of sexual harassment and abuse. She adds that NGBs should also have policies that will specify the sanctions that may be imposed, which include the banning coaches.

The article discusses the decision of a California appeals court in a lawsuit filed by a student athlete against a school district under the Tort Claims Act. The plaintiff, a minor who attended Chatsworth High School, filed the case after she was allegedly molested by basketball coach Andre LaBeach. A trial court denied the plaintiff's application for leave to present a late claim. The appeals court reversed the trial court's ruling and held that the plaintiff satisfied the procedural prerequisite.

The article discusses the law on sexual harassment in the U.S. and explains how to prevent incidents of sexual harassment in a professional sports organization. It describes the different forms of sexual harassment, along with the types of claims associated with sexual harassment. Ways to prevent claims of sexual harassment are cited. The consequences of sexual harassment to professional sports organizations are also highlighted.

The article discusses the alleged retaliation by USA Swimming against Ken Stopkotte and Michael Saltzstein who went public with their complaints regarding sexual misconduct by athletes. It focuses on the events involving coach Andrew King who was sentenced to 40 years due to molesting a 14-year old swimmer. Saltzstein said that since he went public, he was prevented from being re-nominated to Fédération Internationale de Natation. Stopkotte claims that he was denied coaching privileges of a USA Swimming-sanctioned Indiana all-star team.