Case far from over

Senators from both parties are calling for creation of a select committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics in the aftermath of Dr. Larry Nassar’s sentencing.

Senators call for investigation

WASHINGTON — Senators from both parties are calling for creation of a select committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics following the sentencing of a former sports doctor who admitted molesting female gymnasts for years under the guise of medical treatment.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said the Senate should review how Dr. Larry Nassar was given unsupervised access to the gymnasts.

Nassar was sentenced Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing more than 150 women and girls over 25 years.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, also backed the special committee, saying that "while some justice has finally been served, there are a great deal of questions that still remain" about how Nassar was able to continue his abuse for so many years.

The senators' request comes as House leaders prepare to take up Senatepassed legislation intended to prevent predators from abusing young athletes.

The bill, set for a vote Monday, would require amateur sports groups recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to promptly report claims of sexual abuse to police.

Guerrero chooses Angels over Expos

Vladimir Guerrero is going into the Hall of Fame with a halo over his head.

Guerrero will become the first player to wear an Angels hat on his bronze Hall plaque, a surprise to many because he spent more time with the Montreal Expos. Guerrero made the announcement Thursday, a day after he was elected to the Hall by an overwhelming margin.

He went to the postseason five times with the Angels, but never made it that far with Montreal.

The Hall gets the final say on how a player is depicted in Cooperstown. The decision leaves four current franchises without a cap in the plaque gallery: Colorado, Miami, Tampa Bay and the Washington Nationals.

Marlins trade another starter

Miami Marlins center fielder Christian Yelich was traded Thursday to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Lewis Brinson. Yelich became the fourth starter traded by the Marlins as they reduce payroll and rebuild their weak farm system under new CEO Derek Jeter.

The Marlins earlier dealt away major league home run champion Giancarlo Stanton, stolen base champ Dee Gordon and All-Star left fielder Marcell Ozuna.