Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of misleading college sports fans by allowing transgender women to compete in events designated for women. Paxton argues that this practice violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving fans who expect to see competitions involving athletes assigned female at birth.
NCAA President Charlie Baker faced sharp criticism on Tuesday for placing the burden of safety on female athletes uncomfortable sharing locker rooms with transgender athletes.
Georgia lawmakers plan to introduce legislation in the 2025 session to prohibit transgender students from competing on sports teams or using locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Stuart McKinnon, the owner of the NXXT Golf Tour, has explained the personal motivation behind his decision to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s professional golf. The policy change, announced in March, came amid transgender golfer Hailey Davidson's dominant performances as she pursued an LPGA pro card.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach announced his commitment to working with President-elect Donald Trump to prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. Despite past tensions, Bach expressed optimism about collaborating with Trump, who will be the first U.S. president since Bill Clinton in 1996—and the first Republican since Ronald Reagan in 1984—to play a significant role in supporting the Games.
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, notorious for his use of chemical weapons against his own population, has fled the country as rebel forces stormed the capital city of Damascus, according to Reuters.
The LPGA Tour has updated its gender eligibility requirements, effectively barring most transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty from competing in its tournaments. The decision, announced Wednesday, states that the effects of male puberty provide "competitive advantages in golf performance compared to players who have not undergone male puberty."
The LPGA Tour has revised its gender eligibility policy, barring transgender athletes from competing in its tournaments. The updated rule, announced Wednesday, restricts participation...
Former NCAA swimming champion and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines organized a rally on December 4 in support of the Stone Ridge Christian High School girls’ volleyball team in California. The team forfeited a Northern California Division 6 playoff game last month after refusing to compete against an opponent with a male identifying as a female on its team.