WNBA basketball and Simone Biles

WNBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner Caitlin Clark breaks league record for 3-pointers with Simone Biles in attendance at the game.

Idaho Governor's Executive Order on Women's Sports

Idaho governor signs executive order to oppose Biden-Harris administration's final rule for Title IX, protecting women's sports. Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines supports the order, stating voting for former President Trump is a vote for women's rights. The order aims to ensure fairness in women's sports and equal opportunities for female students in Idaho.

Controversy in Women's Boxing at Paris Olympics

Italian female boxer retires after 46 seconds in a bout against an Algerian fighter with eligibility controversy. The Algerian fighter was cleared by the IOC despite failing gender tests previously. The match highlighted the issue of athletes with abnormally high testosterone levels competing in women's sports.

Alexis Ohanian's Venture into Women's Sports Business

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband of Serena Williams, ventured into women's sports business by becoming the lead investor of a National Women's Soccer League expansion team. His team, Angel City FC, became the most valuable women's sports franchise in the world after an agreement to sell to Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife. Ohanian also advocates for women's athletics and believes in the growth potential of women's sports.

Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines spoke at the Republican National Convention criticizing New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit over transgender athletes in women's sports and expressing support for Trump's sex-based protections for women and girls.

Republican Party's 2024 Platform

The Republican Party's 2024 platform adopts former President Donald Trump's 'America First' stances, focuses on key promises from Trump's campaign, and steers away from traditional GOP social issues.

Transgender Inclusion in Women's Sports

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova speaks at an Independent Women's Forum event about transgender inclusion in women's sports and the pushback from the left.

Debate on Transgender Participation in Women's Sports

Martina Navratilova engages in a heated debate with a reporter over transgender participation in women's sports, highlighting her advocacy for fairness and inclusion in athletics.

Transgender Athlete CeCe Telfer's Return to Indoor Track Competitions

CeCe Telfer, a transgender athlete, vows to return to indoor track competitions and win despite controversies. NAIA bans transgender athletes in women's sports. Telfer expresses disappointment over the decision and its implications for transgender women and society.

Transgender Women in Women's Sports Under Title IX

Discussion on the fairness of transgender women competing in women's sports under the Title IX update, with experts arguing the impact on women's rights and legal implications. Recent court rulings and ongoing legal battles are shaping the future of sports regulations.

Caitlin Clark and WNBA

Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas praises Caitlin Clark and the attention she brings to women's sports in an interview with OutKick's 'Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich.'

Controversy over transgender athletes in women's sports

Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer, supported a group of West Virginia female athletes who refused to compete against a transgender athlete in track and field events. The athletes received both backlash and support for their actions.

Brittney Griner's Ordeal in a Russian Prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner faced a harrowing ordeal in a Russian prison after being detained for possessing cannabis oil. She was mentally and physically humiliated, endured harsh conditions, and considered ending her life. Griner's new memoir, Coming Home, details her experiences and highlights the discrimination she faced as a Black queer woman. Despite the challenges, she finds hope in the progress of women's sports and looks forward to representing the US in the upcoming Olympics.

Impact of Biden Administration's Changes to Title IX on Female Sports

The Independent Council on Women's Sports sent a letter to the United Nations in response to the Biden administration's changes to Title IX, arguing that male participation in female sports is an act of violence against women.

Women's Sports Bar Expansion

A bar exclusively playing women's sports on its TVs is expanding nationwide with a franchise.

Biden administration's changes to Title IX

Florida files lawsuit to block Biden administration's changes to Title IX, accusing Biden of abusing his constitutional authority. Changes prevent schools from banning biological males from competing in women's sports.

House Republicans urge NCAA to ban transgender women from female college sports teams

House Republicans urge NCAA to ban transgender women from participating in female college sports teams due to concerns about the future of women’s sports and upholding Title IX protections. They argue that biological males have inherent advantages in certain athletic competitions and that allowing them to compete against biological females erodes critical protections for women.

Caitlin Clark's 'Saturday Night Live' Appearance

Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' before the WNBA Draft, where she poked fun at Michael Che's jokes about women's sports. She thanked WNBA legends and was expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever.

Transgender Participation in Women's Sports

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley expressed support for transgender participation in women's sports ahead of a national championship game against Iowa. Despite receiving criticism, the Gamecocks went on to win the title game, completing a perfect season.

Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

ESPN reporter Katie Barnes believes that transgender athletes have physical advantages in some, but not all, disciplines, but the extent of the advantage varies depending on the sport and level of competition.

Transgender Participation in Women's Sports

Sen. Tommy Tuberville and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley express opposing views on transgender participation in women's sports, with Tuberville pushing to bar transgender athletes and Staley supporting their inclusion.

Impact of NAIA's transgender athlete ban on women's sports

Former University of Kentucky swimmer Kaitlynn Wheeler praises NAIA for banning trans women from competing against women, putting pressure on NCAA to follow suit. Wheeler and Riley Gaines sue NCAA for Title IX violations. Wheeler highlights the damage of allowing trans competitors in women's sports.

NAIA bans transgender females from competing in women's sports

The NAIA approved a measure to prevent transgender females from competing in women's sports, stating it aligns with the reasons Title IX was created. Trans athletes can still participate in male sports, exhibition games, and events not sanctioned by NAIA. The policy contrasts with NCAA's approach, which allows individual sports to decide eligibility for trans athletes.

Transgender Participation in Women's Sports

Former NBA star Chandler Parsons and South Carolina Gamecocks basketball coach Dawn Staley weigh in on transgender participation in women's sports, expressing support for inclusivity.

Trans Inclusion in Women’s Sports

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley expressed her support for trans inclusion in women’s sports, sparking controversy and backlash from critics who believe it puts female athletes at a disadvantage.

Title IX lawsuit and transgender athletes in women's sports

Former Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson criticizes the National Organization for Women for labeling a Title IX lawsuit by female athletes as 'white supremacist patriarchy at work.' Thompson believes the issue is about women's sex-separated rights and opportunities in sports.

News Stories Overview 2024

Various news stories covering political issues, celebrity controversies, and societal debates from 2024.

Transgender Athlete Controversy in Women's Sports

Former Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson discusses controversy surrounding transgender athlete Lia Thomas competing in women's sports and the impact on female athletes' opportunities.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

Caitlin Clark led No. 1-seeded Iowa to victory in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, expressing excitement over the growing popularity and support for women’s basketball.

Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Indiana Republican congresswoman Victoria Spartz presented video evidence during a House Judiciary Committee hearing to highlight the dangers of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. She argued that trans athletes pose a physical danger to girls in sports and emphasized the need to protect women and girls in sports.

Caitlyn Jenner supports ban on transgender athletes in women's sports in Nassau County

Caitlyn Jenner supports Nassau County's decision to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, citing fairness and integrity as key reasons.

Controversy in Women's Sports

Riley Gaines speaks out against transgender female Lia Thomas competing in women's sports, highlighting unfair competition and mistreatment by the NCAA.

Controversy over Trans Athlete Law in Nassau County, New York

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman defends his executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing against biological females as fair and necessary for maintaining fairness in women's sports, despite being criticized by the state Attorney General Letitia James as transphobic and discriminatory.

Irish Pool Champion Kim O'Brien Withdraws from Championships Over Transgender Competitor

Irish pool champion Kim O'Brien withdrew from the European Pool Championships after a transgender woman was allowed to compete in the women's category. Activists supported O'Brien's decision and pledged to donate the prize money she lost. The debate centered around fairness in women's sports.