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U. Penn Swimmer Lia Thomas Nominated as NCAA Woman of the Year

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 16, 2022 9 Comments

"the NCAA Woman of the Year program is an important opportunity to honor and reflect on the impact of women on intercollegiate sports"...

China’s New Censorship Law to Stifle Free Speech For Foreign Leagues Like NBA

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on July 04, 2022 20 Comments

Under the new Chinese "law on sports, the authorities reserved the right to strike back at any country, region or organization involved in global sports that's perceived as insulting China's dignity and interests." ...

Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Dismisses Parents’ Concerns Over Trans Athletes: ‘Your Kid’s Volleyball Team Just Isn’t That Important’

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 21, 2022 107 Comments

After the recent decision by FINA to restrict trans athletes from women's sports, women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe voiced support for trans athletes competing with women during an interview. She essentially dismissed the concerns of parents, to no one's surprise.

FINA Votes To Restrict Transgenders From Women’s Elite Swimming Competitions

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on June 19, 2022 55 Comments

This FINA policy will affect Lia Thomas, who will be unable to compete against biological women in the Olympics but will be able to compete in the new "open" category FINA plans to establish....

Female Student Athlete at Southern Utah University Fighting for the Future of Women’s Sports

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 09, 2022 10 Comments

"what I signed up for was running against similarly advantaged competitors — other women"...

U. Penn Reportedly Told Female Swimmers That Lia Thomas Competing on the Team Was ‘Non-Negotiable’

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 03, 2022 83 Comments

According to a member of the women's swim team at the University of Pennsylvania, the team was told that their concerns about transgender teammate Lia Thomas did not matter and that Lia's presence on the team was non-negotiable. She says various officials were brought in to talk to the team, but not to address their objections.

After Loss to Lia Thomas, Female Swimmer Becomes Advocate for Women’s Sports

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 21, 2022 4 Comments

"I've got some really cool things in the works and I'm really excited to continue pursuing it as it's something I'm extremely passionate about"...

World Swimming Coaches Association: “Trans females cannot compete fairly with biological females”

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 16, 2022 15 Comments

"the inclusion of transgender people into female sport cannot be balanced with fairness due to the retained differences in strength, stamina and physique"...

Republican Lawmakers Working on ‘Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act’

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 29, 2022 2 Comments

"As of Wednesday, 71 representatives have signed the petition in support of the motion."...

Ukraine Updates: Russia Extends Mariupol Surrender Deadline, Wimbledon Bans Russian and Belarusian Players

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 20, 2022 13 Comments

Mariupol commander: “We will not lay down our weapons."...

Former NE Patriot Matt Light Running for School Board Seat in Foxboro, MA

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 12, 2022 4 Comments

“I found myself having conversation after conversation about how our ‘leaders’ were failing to do their jobs.”...

Residents of Massachusetts Town Vote to Keep High School Indian Logo

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 11, 2022 4 Comments

"When you’re wearing that logo, we expect you to lose with grace, and win with dignity."...

Father Claims UPenn Told Female Swimmers to ‘Get Over’ Seeing Lia Thomas’ Male Genitalia in the Locker Room

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 06, 2022 57 Comments

In January, we reported that female swimmers at UPenn were uncomfortable sharing a locker room with transgender team member Lia Thomas. Removing bathing suits involves nudity and Thomas is a biological male.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Signs Law Banning Biological Males From Female Sports in High School and College

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 31, 2022 28 Comments

"When it comes to sports and athletics, girls should compete against girls. Boys should compete against boys. And let's be very clear: That's all this bill says."...

Utah Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Bill Banning Biological Males From Female Sports

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 26, 2022 27 Comments

The law defines "sex" as "the biological, physical condition of being male or female, determined by an individuals genetics and anatomy at birth."...

Purdue Gender Studies Prof Equates Lia Thomas to Jackie Robinson

Posted by Stacey Matthews on March 24, 2022 48 Comments

"Thomas, as the first transgender athlete to win a Division I NCAA championship, deserves to be placed among the other firsts [like Jackie Robinson]," Purdue University's Cheryl Cooky argued....

Mom of Swimmer Who Competed Against Lia Thomas Speaks Out

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 24, 2022 9 Comments

The truth hurts, NCAA: "Thank you for proving me right when I told my little girl the world would under-value her no matter how hard she worked."...

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