Does playing sports lead to success for women? New podcast from 'L Word' star says yes
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May 1, 2025
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Small-college association bans all transgender women from women's sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' new policy will go into effect with the 2024-2025 school year.
April 8, 2024
Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'
When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.
July 26, 2024
Trump Promises to Ban 'Men' From Women's Sports
The former president is once again targeting trans people as he gears up for a potential 2024 run.
February 1, 2022
What does the science say about transgender women in sports?
With all the talk about "men" in women's sports, it's time to take a look at what scientific studies say.
February 6, 2025
World Athletics Seeks Stricter Rules for Transgender Women
The sports organization may require lower testosterone levels than current rules allow.
January 31, 2023
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Women's Sports Will Take in Over $1 Billion in 2024, Report Predicts
This will be the first time women's sports surpasses that mark, says consulting firm Deloitte.
December 5, 2023
Megan Rapinoe and Martina Navratilova Spar Over Trans Women in Sports
The tennis icon had a one-word response to the soccer star’s thoughts on trans inclusion in sports.
July 12, 2023
Nikki Haley Calls Trans Inclusion in Sports 'Attack on Women's Rights'
The former governor and ambassador joins the right-wing chorus of alarmist rhetoric on trans female athletes.
February 9, 2021
Think transgender women have an advantage in sports? A new study disputes the idea
The U.K. study, while using a small sample, cautions against blanket bans on trans women's participation in women's sports.
May 7, 2024
Among CPAC Lies, Trump Says Women's Sports Threatened by Trans People
"Joe Biden and the Democrats are even pushing policies that would destroy women's sports," the former president claimed at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
March 1, 2021
U.S. Olympic Committee bars trans women from competing, caving to Trump
The committee had previously allowed each sport's governing body to set policy for trans athletes.
July 22, 2025
House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports
Over 400 human rights organizations had asked the Republican-controlled chamber to reject the bill, which "does not address the longstanding barriers all girls and women have faced in their pursuit of athletics."
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January 14, 2025
Nikki Haley: 'I'll Aways Fight' Against Trans Women Athletes in Female Sports
In an ABC Live interview, the Republican presidential aspirant continued her crusade against trans athletes.
December 12, 2023
Supreme Court to decide whether states can ban transgender women & girls from sports
The decision is expected by next summer.
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July 3, 2025
University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she supports transgender athletes in women's sports
"If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports...you should be able to play," Staley said.
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April 6, 2024
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner supports New York policy banning trans women from sports
LGBTQ+ advocates are stunned by the transgender woman’s ongoing stance against the inclusion of trans people in many facets of public life.
March 20, 2024
New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban
The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
January 14, 2025