Paula Lavigne
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ESPN investigative reporter. Co-author "Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University amid College Football's Sexual Assault Crisis"
Bristol, CT
Joined January 2009
Excited to bring this to light, finally: A suspect revealed. A murder still unsolved. ESPN to debut new 30 for 30 Podcast 'Murder at The U,' reexamining the Bryan Pata case - ESPN Press Room U.S.
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ESPN today announced “Murder at The U”, the newest installment in its acclaimed 30 for 30 Podcasts series, will premiere early next year.
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Rams' Alaric Jackson sued by woman over intimate video
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A Philadelphia woman alleges Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson secretly recorded her during sex, repeatedly refused to delete the video and taunted her with it, according to a lawsuit filed...
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NCAA agrees to $303 million settlement with volunteer coaches.
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The NCAA has agreed to pay $303 million to settle a class action antitrust lawsuit representing about 7,700 volunteer college coaches who alleged the organization engaged in illegal wage fixing under...
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La. State Police: Kyren Lacy's operation of car triggered events that caused fatal crash
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Louisiana State Police released video and records related to a fatal crash in December 2024 they allege was caused by ex-LSU football player Kyren Lacy.
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Police said a key witness in 2006 murder of Miami's Bryan Pata was dead. ESPN found him alive.
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It's unclear how the revelation about witness Paul Conner will affect the murder trial of Rashaun Jones, currently set to start Oct. 6.
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Gridiron to golden years: ‘88 New Orleans Saints assess the steep toll of football - by ESPN investigative journalists @MerrillLiz Mark Fainaru-Wada @pinepaula @UsernameShwe
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Nearly 40 years after their time in the NFL, the players from the 1988 New Orleans Saints grapple with the physical toll of football while honoring a bond forged through the toughest game.
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In our NFL retirees project, we feature the 1988 New Orleans Saints, tracking down every player or next of kin. The result is a gripping story of their memories, challenges, and bonds, along with videos, including a feature on the family of Daren Gilbert. https://t.co/1d25CCgpOM
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Nearly 40 years after their time in the NFL, the players from the 1988 New Orleans Saints grapple with the physical toll of football while honoring a bond forged through the toughest game.
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A project years in the making: NFL players nearing retirement age struggle mentally, physically more than their male counterparts. In an ESPN survey of more than 500 ex-players, they share their aches, pains and opinions of whether it was all worth it. https://t.co/FBMTOXP2Fa
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Read the key takeaways and methodology of the ESPN/KFF Survey of 1988 NFL Players, and see additional stories and videos from the project.
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Six months after the executive order banning transgender athletes in school / college sports, the ban expands and the athletes themselves face an uncertain future on where, how and if they can continue to compete. https://t.co/I2YgJfUftO
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Six months after President Trump signed an executive order banning trans women from women's sports, these athletes are still trying to find ways to compete, and battles around their participation...
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Donald Trump considers executive order on NCAA athletes' employment status
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President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.
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Thank you for this. And what a voice for the SMA community in @Andrew_Cherico .
Looking for an uplifting way to kick off your week? Meet 21-year old @Andrew_Cherico, one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met. https://t.co/281UWTvCNc
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In 1979, a woman disappeared into the night. Her family searched. They waited. Then, 41 years later, came the call that changed everything. 🚨Introducing Finding Dolores Wulff, a podcast from @BonaguraESPN and me.🚨 Premiering Aug. 4. Please subscribe! https://t.co/iy8Vmq1d4Z
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True Crime Podcast · Weekly Series · Season 3: Finding Dolores Wulff unravels the 41-year-old mystery of a mother who vanished one night from her home in a small California town. Season 2: Unnatural...
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Appeal of NCAA settlement on Title IX grounds won't stop current athlete payments
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An appeal of the NCAA's landmark antitrust settlement won't stop college teams from paying current athletes starting July 1, but it will pause the NCAA's plans to begin paying former athletes.
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Judge grants final approval to House v. NCAA settlement
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Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports brought about by a multibillion-dollar legal settlement that was formally approved Friday.
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Baltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practices.
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The city of Baltimore sued DraftKings and the parent company of FanDuel, accusing them of using deceptive and unfair practices to target and exploit vulnerable gamblers.
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https://t.co/uZU4XIGT3Y Closing the federal agency that enforces Title IX gender equity in sports and responses to sexual misconduct raises questions on how the law will be administered and how data on sports participation - including athlete pay - might be tracked.
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The department's Office for Civil Rights has historically been responsible for enforcing the law credited with the rise of women's sports over the past half-century.
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Dept. of Education revokes guidance on Title IX and athlete pay.
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Title IX does not apply to name, image and likeness deals, the U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday, rescinding the Biden administration's guidance that schools must equitably distribute...
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UF closes probe into Golden stalking allegations.
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The University of Florida ended its Title IX investigation into Todd Golden, saying no evidence was found regarding allegations of sexual exploitation and stalking.
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Florida assistant Taurean Green to coach despite allegations.
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Gators basketball coach Todd Golden, who remains the subject of a Title IX investigation himself, also ripped into a process that is supposed to be confidential.
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