Stanford Football Players Take First Step Toward Bargaining Unit
Stanford football players are moving to form a collective bargaining unit, an early step in a long and uncertain process.
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Supreme Court backs state bans on transgender girls in school sports
The ruling upholds state laws restricting transgender girls from competing in girls’ and women’s sports, marking a significant shift on LGBTQ rights.
Can the NAACP’s Young‑Athlete Boycott Strategy Actually Work?
A new NAACP push asks young Black athletes to wield their leverage. Here’s how realistic the plan is, and what would decide its success.
Serena Williams, 44, to Make Competitive Return in Doubles at Queen’s
Serena Williams will return to professional tennis next week in women’s doubles at the Queen’s Club in London, partnering rising player Victoria Mboko.
NAACP Urges Sports Boycott in States Targeting Voting Rights
Civil rights group’s Out of Bounds campaign asks athletes and leagues to steer clear of states advancing laws it says undermine voting access.
At the First Enhanced Games, Dreams Collide With Drugs and Dollars
In Las Vegas, the debut Enhanced Games mixed bold promises, open drug use, and athletes chasing money and recognition outside traditional sports.
NAACP’s Call to Boycott Southern Power Conferences Tests Black Athlete Clout
Civil rights group urges Black college athletes to shun major Southern programs, framing a high-stakes test of leverage in U.S. college sports.
What Brendan Sorsby’s Lawsuit Really Challenges About the NCAA
The Texas Tech quarterback’s case spotlights how college sports handle gambling, eligibility and responsibility in the NIL era.
Jordan Lucas and the battle over who gets to celebrate in sport
Cal State Northridge’s viral volleyball star spotlights a familiar double standard: why some athletes’ swagger is praised while others’ is policed.
Can Sports Still Unite a Divided Public?
A candid conversation with Brandi Chastain, Elana Meyers Taylor and Adam Silver asks whether athletes can still be a common reference point.
Trump administration sues Minnesota over trans inclusion in girls’ sports
Federal officials say Minnesota’s policy on trans athletes violates Title IX, escalating a legal fight over who can play on girls’ teams.
Trans Day of Visibility tournament offers court time as bans tighten
A Trans Day of Visibility basketball tournament gave trans athletes rare mixed‑gender court time days after Olympic officials barred them from women’s events.