Texas track coach Sategna returns after investigation

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas track coach Mario Sategna has returned to the program after a months-long leave of absence and a school ethics and misconduct investigation.

A joint statement from men's athletic director Mike Perrin and women's athletic director Chris Plonsky said all the school's concerns had been addressed and that Sategna must meet "appropriate responsive measures" in the future.

Weeks later, University of Texas System officials confirmed the investigation in a letter to the state attorney general as they sought permission to withhold Sategna's personnel file and other documents sought by The Associated Press under the Texas Public Information Act.

Kearney has said the relationship was consensual and is suing the university for race and gender discrimination, arguing that male coaches who faced similar allegations in the past were allowed to remain on staff.