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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Young Athletes Stand Tall Against Transgender Sports Bans

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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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Tennis Star Navratilova Slams NYT for Cisgender Terminology

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

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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

A Runner's Dilemma: Transitioning Teammates

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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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

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

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

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