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Prince Harry’s Sports Power Move

June 11, 2026

Prince Harry is on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in sports. He joins famous names like LeBron James and Lionel Messi for his work with the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a competition that lets wounded or ill service members compete in sports. Harry says sport

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Gender Rules in Sports: A Debate Over Fairness and Science

March 27, 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced a new rule that will affect how athletes are classified by gender in upcoming competitions. The decision has sparked strong reactions from both sides of the debate. Supporters say the rule is a long‑needed step to protect women’s events. They

opinion

Why Politicians Target Trans Kids in Sports

January 15, 2026

Politicians are using trans kids in sports as a way to get votes. This is wrong. It puts kids at risk. Trans kids already face a lot of problems. They are more likely to feel sad, worried, or turn to drugs. Sports should help them, not hurt them. Only a tiny number of athletes are trans. In all of

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Young Athletes Stand Tall Against Transgender Sports Bans

January 13, 2026

In the United States, a significant debate is unfolding as the Supreme Court weighs in on state laws that restrict transgender youth from participating in school sports. This issue has sparked intense discussions, with 27 states implementing bans targeting trans youth, while over 20 states maintain

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Tennis Star Navratilova Slams NYT for Cisgender Terminology

December 1, 2024

In a surprising twist, legendary tennis player Martina Navratilova and a group of critics have taken aim at The New York Times (NYT) for its word choice. The NYT used the term "non-transgender women" in a recent article about a volleyball team's predicament. The team was grappling with including a t

education

A Runner's Dilemma: Transitioning Teammates

November 26, 2024

What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t

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A Coach's Stand: Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

November 26, 2024

Meet Melissa Batie-Smoose, the former associate head coach of the San Jose State Spartans women’s volleyball team. She’s been making waves for standing up for what she believes in, even if it means putting her career on the line. Batie-Smoose was suspended after she filed a Title IX complaint agains