Athletics Coach Jailed for Sexual Assault; Postbiotic Study Offers Concussion Hope

British athletics coach Leon Baptiste has been sentenced to 10 months in prison in Morocco for the sexual assault of a minor. Baptiste, who coaches elite athletes, had been missing for two months before it was revealed he was being held in Marrakech. The news comes as another study suggests a postbiotic compound could potentially reduce the risk of brain damage from concussions, offering a glimmer of hope in sports health.

In other sports health developments, Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala is being treated for neurological dysfunction after collapsing twice in recent friendlies. The 23-year-old has been diagnosed with absence seizures. Meanwhile, Wales rugby player Donna Rose shared how the sport has aided her management of Borderline Personality Disorder, highlighting the mental health benefits of athletic participation. The Edmonton Marathon also admitted its 2026 route was over half a kilometer too long, impacting runners' results.