T.J. Quinn

New York

Investigative Reporter and Senior Writer at ESPN

Investigative Reporter/Senior Writer, ESPN

Articles

Russians barred from luge in 2026 Olympics, even as neutrals

1 day ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to qualify for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics even as neutrals, the International Luge Federation (FIL) said after a vote on Wednesday. The 24-7 decision to continue an existing exclusion from FIL competitions was taken at the governing body's congress in Tampere, Finland. The congress also decided 24-8 in a second vote not to authorise a programme for neutral Russian athletes.
Marcel Hirscher gets skiing wild card ahead of Olympics

1 day ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

Skiing standout Marcel Hirscher will have a chance to race in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics after recovering from injury and receiving clearance to compete in the next World Cup season under the new wild-card rule. The record eight-time overall World Cup champion had his return last season from five years of retirement cut short when he tore the ACL in his left knee in December after a fall in training. "Rehab was going on quite well, and now we are back in athletic training.
U.S. Senate urged to keep pressure on WADA over China clash

1 day ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

WASHINGTON -- A panel of U.S. officials and experts urged a Senate subcommittee Tuesday to keep pressure on the World Anti-Doping Agency, saying the organization needs to make significant reforms to show it is not compromised by Chinese influence and money. "WADA has failed to provide answers. All they have provided is threats, stonewalling and intimidation," said subcommittee chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
Congress enters China doping clash between U.S., WADA

2 months ago | 700espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Michael Rothstein

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Congress enters China doping clash between U.S., WADA

2 months ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Michael Rothstein

Members of Congress are pushing for a showdown with the World Anti-Doping Agency, asserting that China has compromised the organization's independence and credibility. Bipartisan coalitions in both houses say WADA must choose: commit to greater transparency or say goodbye to U.S. dues payments. The clash started last year when media reports revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers went unpunished after testing positive for a banned substance in 2021.
Palestine reach World Cup qualifying final round for 1st time

Jun 6, 2024 | espn.in | T.J. Quinn |Anirudh Menon

Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon. Palestine, who played in Qatar because of security concerns in Gaza, are second in their group and five points clear of Lebanon with a single game left. The top two teams of each of the nine groups progress to the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup.
Palestine reach World Cup qualifying final round for 1st time

Jun 6, 2024 | espn.co.uk | T.J. Quinn

Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon. Palestine, who played in Qatar because of security concerns in Gaza, are second in their group and five points clear of Lebanon with a single game left. The top two teams of each of the nine groups progress to the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup.
Sources - Padres' Tucupita Marcano faces MLB ban for betting - ESPN

Jun 3, 2024 | espn.co.uk | Jeff Passan |Tisha Thompson |T.J. Quinn

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball after Major League Baseball received information that he wagered on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Marcano, 24, has yet to be formally penalized, but MLB Rule 21 explicitly states that a player who bets on games involving his own team is subject to a lifetime ban.
Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (oblique) from IL

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday night's game at the New York Yankees. Crawford last played on April 23 due to a right oblique strain. He missed 24 consecutive games. Crawford, 29, was batting .198 with two homers and nine RBIs in 22 games prior to the injury. Seattle optioned infielder Leo Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Crawford was a staple in the Mariners' lineup over the previous three seasons.
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will face hitters Tuesday

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will take another step in his recovery from nerve inflammation in his elbow on Tuesday when he faces hitters for the first time since landing on the injured list in late March. Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who confirmed the news to reporters on Monday, said Cole was feeling good on Sunday after throwing 40 pitches in his fifth bullpen session on Saturday. "Yeah, it's important," Boone said.