USA Fencing board director wrote opus in support of trans athletes before disqualifying female fencer who protested trans opponentThe USA Fencing board faces criticism after expelling a female fencer for refusing to compete against a trans opponent, highlighting a contentious debate on inclusivity.
Female fencer disqualified after declining to fight trans opponent feared for career and personal life before viral protestStephanie Turner protested against competing with a transgender opponent due to fairness concerns, leading to her disqualification from a tournament.
Another women's volleyball team forfeits to San Jose StateUNR women's volleyball team forfeits match in solidarity against playing with a transgender athlete.
USA Fencing board director wrote opus in support of trans athletes before disqualifying female fencer who protested trans opponentThe USA Fencing board faces criticism after expelling a female fencer for refusing to compete against a trans opponent, highlighting a contentious debate on inclusivity.
Female fencer disqualified after declining to fight trans opponent feared for career and personal life before viral protestStephanie Turner protested against competing with a transgender opponent due to fairness concerns, leading to her disqualification from a tournament.
Another women's volleyball team forfeits to San Jose StateUNR women's volleyball team forfeits match in solidarity against playing with a transgender athlete.
West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez isn't here for locker room dancesRich Rodriguez believes TikTok dancing doesn't represent the image of his football program.
NIL contracts raise big questions on employment and pay-for-playCollege athletes face contracts resembling employment agreements, even as NCAA insists they're not employees.There are concerns about athletes losing rights to personal branding elements in NIL deals.
NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports after Trump orderThe NCAA now restricts women's sports participation to athletes assigned female at birth, following President Trump's executive order.
College athletes in $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit also want a players' associationPlayers are pushing for a players' association to ensure their representation in contract negotiations with NCAA schools.There is a critical need for structural changes to protect athletes in college sports.
San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender DebateSan Jose State women's volleyball is striving for NCAA tournament qualification but faces refusal from other schools to compete due to a transgender player on the team.
Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts from NCAA settlement dealCalifornia lawmakers assert state law must protect athletes' rights to NIL compensation regardless of NCAA settlements.Proposed House settlement threatens athletes' financial rights, contradicting California's strong NIL protections.
NIL contracts raise big questions on employment and pay-for-playCollege athletes face contracts resembling employment agreements, even as NCAA insists they're not employees.There are concerns about athletes losing rights to personal branding elements in NIL deals.
NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports after Trump orderThe NCAA now restricts women's sports participation to athletes assigned female at birth, following President Trump's executive order.
College athletes in $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit also want a players' associationPlayers are pushing for a players' association to ensure their representation in contract negotiations with NCAA schools.There is a critical need for structural changes to protect athletes in college sports.
San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender DebateSan Jose State women's volleyball is striving for NCAA tournament qualification but faces refusal from other schools to compete due to a transgender player on the team.
Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts from NCAA settlement dealCalifornia lawmakers assert state law must protect athletes' rights to NIL compensation regardless of NCAA settlements.Proposed House settlement threatens athletes' financial rights, contradicting California's strong NIL protections.
Jenni Hermoso to appeal decision acquitting Spain's ex-soccer chief of coercionThe Rubiales case marks a pivotal moment in sports governance for accountability regarding misconduct and athletes' rights.
Johan Price-Pejtersen reinstated as 2024 Danish time trial champion seven months after disqualificationJohan Price-Pejtersen's disqualification for pavement riding has been reversed, reinstating his time trial title with a reduced penalty.
World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds fundingThe US has defaulted on a $3.6m payment to Wada, escalating tensions and calls for reform.
US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdogThe US withholds funds from WADA due to dissatisfaction with their doping test enforcement.Accountability and transparency in doping regulations are critical for fair athletic competition.
World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds fundingThe US has defaulted on a $3.6m payment to Wada, escalating tensions and calls for reform.
US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdogThe US withholds funds from WADA due to dissatisfaction with their doping test enforcement.Accountability and transparency in doping regulations are critical for fair athletic competition.
Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to UnionizeDartmouth basketball players withdrew their unionization petition to preserve favorable labor rulings amid changing political landscapes.
Mountain West commissioner heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyballCancellations of games against San Jose State highlight ongoing tensions in collegiate sports regarding gender identity and fairness in competition.
Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to UnionizeDartmouth basketball players withdrew their unionization petition to preserve favorable labor rulings amid changing political landscapes.
Mountain West commissioner heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyballCancellations of games against San Jose State highlight ongoing tensions in collegiate sports regarding gender identity and fairness in competition.
German gymnastics launches probe over abuse allegations DW 12/29/2024Tabea Alt alleges systemic abuse within the German gymnastics federation regarding coercion to compete despite serious injuries.
'The suspension cost me a lot of money' - Cyclocross racer Toon Aerts on his way back to the front after two-year banToon Aerts discusses the financial and emotional impact of his two-year doping ban, despite UCI acknowledging its involuntary nature.
Gymnasts, Figure Skaters, and Other Artistic Athletes Are Up Against a New, Unlikely FoeAthletes are inadvertently violating copyright laws with their performance music, leading to significant legal challenges in artistic sports.
Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in ConnecticutA federal judge ruled that a lawsuit by female athletes against transgender participation in sports can proceed, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over gender and athletics.
Biden administration finalizes new Title IX rulesNew federal regulations prevent suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct during investigations under Title IX.
Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in ConnecticutA federal judge ruled that a lawsuit by female athletes against transgender participation in sports can proceed, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over gender and athletics.
Biden administration finalizes new Title IX rulesNew federal regulations prevent suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct during investigations under Title IX.
How the Women of the N.W.S.L. Got Freedom That Their Male Counterparts Don't HaveProfessional sports have a history of power imbalance favoring owners and management over athletes.Players have limited control over their careers, with drafts and trades controlled by teams.
Ellis Genge: Something has to give in rugby. Boys getting run into the ground is no good'Ellis Genge criticizes the state of professional rugby's financial instability and the treatment of players, calling for better management and support.
How the Women of the N.W.S.L. Got Freedom That Their Male Counterparts Don't HaveProfessional sports have a history of power imbalance favoring owners and management over athletes.Players have limited control over their careers, with drafts and trades controlled by teams.
Ellis Genge: Something has to give in rugby. Boys getting run into the ground is no good'Ellis Genge criticizes the state of professional rugby's financial instability and the treatment of players, calling for better management and support.
'We weren't even asked' - Shane O'Donnell talks about how his image was used without consultation to promote GAAGOAthletes should have control over the use of their image, particularly when associated with initiatives they do not support.
Why Women's Soccer Ditched Its DraftThe NWSL's new CBA empowers players by abolishing the draft and ensuring guaranteed contracts, marking a transformative moment for female athletes.
Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball matchNevada women's volleyball team forfeited match against San Jose State citing principles against injustice towards female athletes.
Why Women's Soccer Ditched Its DraftThe NWSL's new CBA empowers players by abolishing the draft and ensuring guaranteed contracts, marking a transformative moment for female athletes.
Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball matchNevada women's volleyball team forfeited match against San Jose State citing principles against injustice towards female athletes.
Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over inhumane treatment'Nigeria's football team was stranded for over 17 hours in Libya without food or water, leading to their decision not to play the scheduled match.
Former PCs begin appeal over athlete search sackingThe tribunal deemed the dismissal of two officers for misconduct in a stop and search of athletes as "inherently unreasonable."
Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete searchPCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.
Former PCs begin appeal over athlete search sackingThe tribunal deemed the dismissal of two officers for misconduct in a stop and search of athletes as "inherently unreasonable."
Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete searchPCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.
Evanson: UNLV's Matthew Sluka is a sign of bigger things to come, and of course, the money is behind it allThe recent quitting of an undefeated UNLV quarterback over a breach of contract highlights problems with NIL agreements in college football.
Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings TattoosThe I.P.C. has lifted the ban on visible Olympic ring tattoos for Paralympians ahead of the 2024 Games.
Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now AllowedThe ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.
Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings TattoosThe I.P.C. has lifted the ban on visible Olympic ring tattoos for Paralympians ahead of the 2024 Games.
Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now AllowedThe ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.
Mother of '26 QB recruit suing N.C. over NIL rulesHigh school athletes in North Carolina are restricted from monetizing their name, image, and likeness, prompting legal action for change.
I haven't done anything wrong': Sinner hits back in anti-doping caseJannik Sinner's anti-doping case highlights the importance of fair treatment in sports and the relief he feels after being cleared of wrongdoing.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif becomes target of Olympics gender rowAlgerian boxer's controversial 46-second victory at Paris Olympics sparks gender eligibility debate.
2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from strangerBuzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.