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Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut

A 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 rules

New federal regulations prevent suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct during investigations under Title IX.

Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut

A 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 rules

New federal regulations prevent suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct during investigations under Title IX.
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#professional-sports

How the Women of the N.W.S.L. Got Freedom That Their Male Counterparts Don't Have

Professional 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 Have

Professional 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.
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'We weren't even asked' - Shane O'Donnell talks about how his image was used without consultation to promote GAAGO

Athletes should have control over the use of their image, particularly when associated with initiatives they do not support.
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San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate

San 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.

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada women's volleyball team forfeited match against San Jose State citing principles against injustice towards female athletes.

San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate

San 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.

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada women's volleyball team forfeited match against San Jose State citing principles against injustice towards female athletes.
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Mountain West commissioner heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball

Cancellations of games against San Jose State highlight ongoing tensions in collegiate sports regarding gender identity and fairness in competition.

Another women's volleyball team forfeits to San Jose State

UNR women's volleyball team forfeits match in solidarity against playing with a transgender athlete.

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.
#stop-and-search

Former PCs begin appeal over athlete search sacking

The 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 search

PCs 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 sacking

The 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 search

PCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.
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Evanson: UNLV's Matthew Sluka is a sign of bigger things to come, and of course, the money is behind it all

The recent quitting of an undefeated UNLV quarterback over a breach of contract highlights problems with NIL agreements in college football.
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Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings Tattoos

The 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 Allowed

The ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.

Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings Tattoos

The 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 Allowed

The ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.
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Mother of '26 QB recruit suing N.C. over NIL rules

High 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 case

Jannik Sinner's anti-doping case highlights the importance of fair treatment in sports and the relief he feels after being cleared of wrongdoing.

Why Women's Soccer Ditched Its Draft

The NWSL's new CBA empowers players by abolishing the draft and ensuring guaranteed contracts, marking a transformative moment for female athletes.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif becomes target of Olympics gender row

Algerian boxer's controversial 46-second victory at Paris Olympics sparks gender eligibility debate.

2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from stranger

Buzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
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