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Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules
Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules A sweeping new Olympic policy will ban transgender women from women's competitions at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee announced the change in a news release on Thursday, March 26. The rules set a new standard that limits female categories to biological females, determined through a one-time genetic screening. Testing will focus on detecting the SRY gene, which scientists say is critical in determining a person's sex. The screening can be done through saliva, a cheek swab, or a blood sample. The test is required only once in an athlet…

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by Chris Spiker
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'I Believe In You': Maryland Coach Brenda Freese Goes Nose-To-Nose With Okanawa In Viral Moment 'I Believe In You': Maryland Coach Brenda Freese Goes Nose-To-Nose With Okanawa In Viral Moment
'I Believe In You': Maryland Coach Brenda Freese Goes Nose-To-Nose With Okanawa In Viral Moment The Maryland women's basketball team was bounced from the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon, but it was a heated exchange between coach Brenda Freese and star guard Oluchi Okanawa that people are still talking about. On Sunday, the Terrapins lost 74-66 to the fourth-seeded University of North Carolina, but it was a fiery face-to-face confrontation with the All-Big Ten First Team guard that caught the nation's attention. In the widely shared video, Freese can be seen nose-to-nose with Okanawa and poking her in the chest while trying to motivate the junior guard, who helped lead Maryland to…

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by Zak Failla
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Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow
Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow Hockey fans around the world are rallying to support the husband of a beloved NHL reporter who died in a house fire with her three children. A GoFundMe page was launched in memory of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. The four were killed when their house caught fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, early on Saturday, March 21. At least $128,700 was raised from more than 1,400 donations as of Monday, March 23. "Jessi had a larger-than-life personality and an even bigger heart," fundraiser organizer Diana Johnson-Salvador wrote. "She wa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid Us-israeli Attacks Iran is calling on FIFA to move its 2026 World Cup matches to Mexico over security concerns tied to the US-Israeli war on the country. The Iranian embassy in Mexico said on Tuesday, March 17, that it's discussing the unprecedented change with soccer's governing body. The talks come days after President Donald Trump said that it wouldn't be "appropriate" for Iran to play in the tournament, which begins on Thursday, June 11. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, said the team won't travel to the US due to Trump's statement. "When Trump has clearly stated that he canno…

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by Chris Spiker
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Phillies OF Johan Rojas Suspended 80 Games For PED Violation, Ineligible For Postseason Phillies OF Johan Rojas Suspended 80 Games For PED Violation, Ineligible For Postseason
Phillies OF Johan Rojas Suspended 80 Games For PED Violation, Ineligible For Postseason It's official: center fielder Johan Rojas will not make the Philadelphia Phillies out of camp this year. In fact, no one will see Rojas until around the All-Star Game in July. Major League Baseball announced on Monday that the 25-year-old outfielder — who was already battling for a roster spot — has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.  The suspension begins at the start of the upcoming regular season. Even after he returns, Rojas will be ineligible to play for the Phillies if they make it to the postseason. Rojas' …

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by Zak Failla
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March Madness Hits Turbulence: UMBC Flight Delayed For Hours En Route To First Four March Madness Hits Turbulence: UMBC Flight Delayed For Hours En Route To First Four
March Madness Hits Turbulence: UMBC Flight Delayed For Hours En Route To First Four The Dawgs have touched down in Dayton, and the Battle for the DMV is officially on. "March Madness" took on a new meaning for the 16th-seeded University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) basketball team, which had its flight to the NCAA Tournament interrupted by the severe storms that rolled through the region on Monday, causing chaos for travelers. The Retrievers clinched a 16-seed in the tournament after topping Vermont 74-59 on Saturday to claim the America East championship — and the automatic bid that goes with it. Their reward? A date in the First Four against Howard University wi…

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by Zak Failla
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Pro Sports Schedule Now Affected By Middle East War: Formula 1 Cancels Races Pro Sports Schedule Now Affected By Middle East War: Formula 1 Cancels Races
Pro Sports Schedule Now Affected By Middle East War: Formula 1 Cancels Races The growing US-Israeli war on Iran is already rippling into the sports world. Formula 1 announced over the weekend that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix auto races will not take place in April because of safety concerns linked to the escalating war in the region, in which Iran has targeted Gulf nations. The cancellations remove two races from the 2026 calendar, shrinking the season from 24 to 22 events and leaving a lengthy gap in the schedule. Bahrain had been set for Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, with Saudi Arabia scheduled for Friday, April 17, through Sunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks President Donald Trump suggested that Iran's national soccer team shouldn't compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the wake of the US-Israeli war on the country. Trump made the comment in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, March 12. His remark came one day after Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said that the nation's team wouldn't participate in the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. According to Iranian officials, at least 1,348 people have died and more than 17,000 have been injured in the US-Israeli strikes. "The …

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by Chris Spiker
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LOOK: Washington Commanders Unveil New RFK Stadium Renderings — And The Views Are Stunning LOOK: Washington Commanders Unveil New RFK Stadium Renderings — And The Views Are Stunning
Look: Washington Commanders Unveil New RFK Stadium Renderings — And The Views Are Stunning With the NFL offseason in full stride, the Washington Commanders are giving their fans more than just some shiny new players for fans to get excited about. Another batch of eye-popping stadium renderings has been released by the team, offering the clearest vision of what the $3.7 billion RFK campus could look like when it's finished. The new visuals highlight sweeping views from major DC landmarks and roadways — including East Capitol Street and the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge — giving fans a sense of what the monumental stadium could look like rising along the Anacostia River. Washing…

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by Zak Failla
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Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme
Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme A basketball trainer admitted to helping orchestrate a sweeping point-shaving scheme that bribed dozens of NCAA players to manipulate games across the country. Jalen Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in federal court to bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and illegal possession of a firearm. The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced the plea in a news release on Monday, March 9. Prosecutors said Smith, 30, acted as a "fixer" in a nationwide operation that targeted NCAA Division I men's b…

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by Chris Spiker
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Massive College Basketball Brawl Leaves NCAA Ref Knocked Out On Court: Video Massive College Basketball Brawl Leaves NCAA Ref Knocked Out On Court: Video
Massive College Basketball Brawl Leaves NCAA Ref Knocked Out On Court: Video A massive brawl during a college basketball postseason tournament left a referee injured and eight players ejected.  The altercation at the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Tournament occurred during the second-round matchup between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina at the Pensacola Bay Center in Florida on Wednesday, March 4. The fight broke out on with 5:39 remaining in the fourth quarter of South Alabama's 80-70 win. Coastal Carolina’s Tracey Hueston and South Alabama’s Cordasia Harris exchanged words under the basket before Hueston swung at Harris, sparking a bench-clearing melee. R…

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by Joe Lombardi