Shawnee County schools are buzzing with new sports stories this spring. Students have been scoring goals, hitting home runs, and setting personal bests as the season kicks off. Ava Huston from Seaman High made headlines with a hat‑trick in a 7‑0 win over Topeka West. Her three goals helped the Vi
A man who once balanced spreadsheets in Boston now balances fabric and fit for NFL, NHL, WWE, and MLB athletes. After years of working at investment firms, he discovered a passion for tailoring that started as a hobby—designing sharp suits on Instagram to impress friends. In 2014, a Kansas City Chie
The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said
A former star quarterback, Troy Aikman, once played three sports in high school. He was a big name in football but also loved baseball and basketball. While he grew up, it was normal for kids to do several sports at once. In a recent talk on the Rushmore Podcast, Aikman shared that if he had been f
The International Olympic Committee recently introduced a controversial rule about who can compete in women's sports. Their new policy says only people born female can join female competitions, confirmed by a one-time gene test. This came after experts pointed out that some athletes with male biolog
The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule that will make many elite female athletes take a genetic test before they can compete. The test looks for the SRY gene, which is linked to male biology. If an athlete tests positive, she may be barred from women’s events unless medical proof
A freshman softball player from Western Michigan, who has just filed her taxes for the first time, is surprised to find that a portion of her earnings will help fund a lawsuit against Minnesota. The state has been sued by the Department of Justice for not following President Trump’s rule that bars b
Ilia Malinin left the Milan ice rink after the Olympic gala and set his sights straight on Prague, saying he wants a “redemption” performance at the upcoming World Championships. After being the top single skater in the short program, he finished eighth overall because his free skate dropped to 1
Iranian sports stars who left their country face sudden upheaval. One former futsal player, after being photographed playing with men and without a hijab in Switzerland, learned she could no longer return home. She lost family ties, safety and even her pet, and now lives in a new country where she m
The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl
