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Trans Athletes and Women's Sports: What a New Court Decision Means

July 2, 2026

A major sports organization recently praised a Supreme Court ruling that allows states to block biological males from competing in girls' and women's sports. USA Powerlifting, which faced a lawsuit in 2021 after turning away a trans athlete, now says the law supports its decision. The group argues t

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Justice Thomas Stands Firm on Sex and Sports Rules

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court recently ruled that state laws limiting girls’ sports to biological females remain valid. Justice Clarence Thomas, a senior member of the Court, added his own perspective in a short, two‑page concurrence. He described transgender claims as “lies” that mislead the public and stresse

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Texas Tech Stands Firm Over Sorsby’s Return

June 12, 2026

The Red Raiders have spoken out about a quarterback named Brendan Sorsby who is set to play next season after a court order cleared him. The university’s top officials—athletic director Kirby Hocutt, coach Joey McGuire, president Lawrence Schovanec, and senior associate AD Grant Stovall—recorded

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Should kids get tested on their bodies to play sports?

April 19, 2026

Parents sign their kids up for school sports so they learn teamwork, make friends, and stay healthy. But a new proposal in Colorado could change that – and not for the better. Initiative 109 says schools must split sports teams by the sex listed on a student's birth certificate. Supporters say it’s

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Maine’s Upcoming Vote on Transgender Athlete Rules

April 15, 2026

Maine is gearing up for a major vote in November that could decide whether transgender students can play school sports and use facilities matching their gender identity. A recent public hearing in Augusta gave people a chance to debate the issue, but lawmakers already decided not to move it forward.

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Transgender Athletes: The Supreme Court Steps In

January 13, 2026

The Supreme Court is about to tackle a big issue: transgender athletes in sports. The case, which is being heard soon, could change the rules for who can play in which sports categories. Right now, 27 states have laws that stop transgender athletes from joining women's sports. Some people think this

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No More Signs at the Delta Center: What's the Deal?

November 24, 2025

The Delta Center has a new rule: no signs allowed. This might seem odd, since signs have always been a big part of sports. Fans, especially kids, love making signs to catch the attention of players or the big screen. But the people in charge, Smith Entertainment Group, think this change is good for

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Penn University Adjusts Sports Policies Amid Title IX Dispute

July 2, 2025

Penn University has made some big changes to its sports policies. The school has agreed to stop letting transgender women compete in women's sports. This comes after a dispute with the federal government about Title IX, a law that's supposed to make sure women have equal chances in sports. The univ

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California's Transgender Sports Policy Under Fire

June 26, 2025

The federal government has accused California of breaking a key civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to join girls' sports teams. This is part of a bigger push by the current administration to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the country. The Education Dep

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A Young Athlete's Triumph Sparks Statewide Policy Change

May 29, 2025

A high school athlete in California has unintentionally sparked a significant change in the state's sports policy. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has decided to expand eligibility for the state finals. This decision came after a social media outburst from a former president. The out