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Jul 03 2025SPORTS

Transgender Athletes Face Supreme Court Showdown

The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about state laws that stop transgender students from joining girls' and women's sports teams. Two students, Becky Pepper-Jackson from West Virginia and Lindsay Hecox from Idaho, are at the center of this fight. Both have been allowed to keep playing sports while the courts decide if these laws are fair. The Supreme ...

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Mar 22 2025EDUCATION

Transgender Athletes and the University of Maine's Compliance

The University of Maine System recently announced that it is in line with federal and state laws, as well as NCAA regulations, regarding transgender athletes in sports. This development comes after a period of uncertainty and potential funding cuts. The university system faced scrutiny following an executive order from former President Donald Trump. This order aimed...

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Mar 17 2025SPORTS

Pregnant and Playing: The UK's Elite Athletes Share Their Stories

Pregnancy and elite sports are two worlds that are often seen as separate. But what happens when they collide? In the UK, more and more female athletes are finding out. They are navigating the challenges of pregnancy while trying to maintain their athletic careers. This isn't just about physical changes. It's also about how society and sports organizations view and s...

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Michigan's Sports Rules: A Battle of Policies and Politics

Michigan's political landscape is heating up with a fresh debate on sports policies. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is under scrutiny from House Republicans. They want the MHSAA to follow President Donald Trump's executive order. This order restricts men from participating in women's sports. The House approved a resolution urging the MHSAA to a...

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Do Exercise Boost Kids' Brain Power?

You might be wondering if running around and playing sports helps kids think better. Surprisingly, there's no clear answer yet! Scientists are still trying to figure out if daily physical activity and sports make a difference in how well kids can plan, focus, and remember things. This is what we call executive function (EF). Some studies say yes, being active does h...

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