ATHLETES

Aug 03 2025SPORTS

Volleyball Player's Fight for Fair Play

Brooke Slusser, a former volleyball player at San Jose State University, has been vocal about her experiences with a transgender teammate, Blaire Fleming. Slusser claims that Fleming conspired with a player from Colorado State to harm her during a game in October 2024. This incident has sparked a br

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Heart Checks for Athletes: Can They Train While Waiting?

Athletes often go through heart screenings before they start training. These checks help spot any potential heart issues. But what happens when the results are not clear? Should the athlete keep training while waiting for more tests? Heart problems can be serious. That's why these screenings are im

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Jul 05 2025SPORTS

How Basketball Players Can Improve Their Game with Light Training

Basketball is a fast-paced team sport. Players must move quickly between offense and defense. This sport requires a lot of physical effort. Players need to react fast and make quick decisions. A new training method called FitLight is gaining attention. It uses lights to help players improve their r

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Transgender Athletes and the Supreme Court: A New Debate

The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about transgender athletes and school sports. They decided to review cases from Idaho and West Virginia, where lower courts had ruled in favor of transgender students. This comes just after the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transge

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Elite Athletes and Jaw Pain: What's the Deal?

Elite athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what about their jaws? A recent study in Germany dug into this, focusing on temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and the use of oral splints among top-tier athletes. TMD is a fancy term for issues with the jaw joint and muscles, causing pain and troubl

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Jul 02 2025SPORTS

UPenn Changes Sports Rules: What It Means for Transgender Athletes

The University of Pennsylvania has made some big changes to its sports policies. They will no longer allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams. This decision comes after an agreement with the federal government. The school will also erase the records set by Lia Thomas, a transgender swi

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Jul 02 2025SPORTS

Standing Up for Afghan Women in Sports: A Fight for Rights

Afghanistan's female athletes are facing tough times. The Taliban's strict rules have made it almost impossible for them to play sports in their own country. Many have had to leave Afghanistan to keep playing. This is a big deal because sports can be a way to stand up against unfair rules. One pers

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Fair Play or Foul? The Debate Over Trans Athletes in California

California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

California in a Tight Spot Over Trans Athletes and Title IX

California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started w

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Jun 23 2025SPORTS

Tom Brady's Big Win and Generous Giveaway

The first-ever Fanatics Games took place in New York, featuring a mix of athletes, celebrities, and fans competing in eight different sports challenges. The event was a hit, with Tom Brady stealing the show. He topped the leaderboard with 399. 1 points, securing the $1 million prize. Brady, known fo

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