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News 4 Buffalo
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Buffalo Sabres playoff drought tied for longest in pro sports, again

The Buffalo Sabres have extended their NHL-record playoff drought to 13 seasons.
The New York Jets have the longest active playoff drought in major American professional sports. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

Something bizarre is going on with the SF Giants' Lou Seal mascot

San Francisco Giants introduced an inflatable version of their mascot, Lou Seal, causing a stir among fans.
Use of inflatable mascots alongside traditional ones is common in the sports world, but MLB teams have generally refrained from this practice. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Thousands of fans and several ex-A's show unity at Fans Fest in Oakland

Fans organized Fan Fest celebrating Oakland sports teams like A's, Roots, and Ballers.
Event drew thousands with a mix of celebration and protest, emphasizing community support and connection with players. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

A's fans share anger over team's departure - and unite in their love for Oakland

Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved relocating the Oakland A's to Las Vegas.
A's fans view the team's owner, John Fisher, as responsible for sabotaging the team and prioritizing profit over loyalty to Oakland.
The move to Las Vegas has left loyal fans feeling resentful and betrayed. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
LGBT

Ohio Overrides Governor's Veto, Enacts Gender-Affirming Health Care Ban

The Ohio legislature overrode Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and restricts trans athletes from participating in school sports teams.
Despite Gov. DeWine's attempts to introduce administrative rules to restrict gender-affirming care, the Ohio House and Senate voted to override the veto. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Ohio House Overrides Governor DeWine's Veto of Anti-Trans Bill

The Ohio House voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care and ban transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.
Former president Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy pressured Ohio legislators to override the veto. [ more ]
Advocate.com
5 months ago
Education

Pennsylvania Democrats Look to Out Maneuver Republicans to Support LGBTQ+ Students

Pennsylvania Democrats plan to introduce legislation to protect LGBTQ+ students in the state, including transgender students.
The proposed legislation aims to create inclusive school environments, including representation in school curriculums, anti-bullying protections, and allowing students to participate in sports teams that match their gender identities.
Democrats want to establish a statewide standard to ensure consistent policies across school districts in Pennsylvania. [ more ]
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