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Trans sports ban overturned in West Virginia

Trans sports ban overturned in West Virginia

Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal appeals court has voted to overturn West Virginia’s law that bans transgender athletes from playing on teams consistent with their gender identity. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling argues that the law violates Title IX, which protects against […]

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FILE - Phoenix Suns acting head coach Kevin Young yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Boston. BYU hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky, the school's athletic director announced Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Young will continue to coach with the Suns during the NBA playoffs before joining BYU, but he will work on retaining current players, contacting recruits and assembling a coaching staff during the playoffs.(AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

BYU hires Suns assistant Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky, the school’s athletic director announced Tuesday. Young will continue to coach with the Suns during the NBA playoffs before joining BYU, but he will work on retaining current players, contacting recruits […]

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Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 4/16

Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 4/16

Boys Soccer Region 7 HEBER CITY, Utah-Caleb Smith and Jake Kirkham each scored and the Wasatch Wasps blanked Timpview 2-0 in Region 7 boys soccer play Tuesday. Jackson Medina recorded the shutout for the Wasps. Girls Lacrosse Non-Region PAYSON, Utah-The Payson Lions dismantled Wasatch 12-7 Tuesday in non-region girls lacrosse […]

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WNBA draft 2024: Caitlin Clark goes No. 1, Cameron Brink second

WNBA draft 2024: Caitlin Clark goes No. 1, Cameron Brink second

Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa star, was […]

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Nike’s Olympic track women’s uniforms criticized by athletes over sexism concerns

Nike’s Olympic track women’s uniforms criticized by athletes over sexism concerns

Nike (NEW YORK) — Nike unveiled its 2024 Paris Summer Olympics track uniforms for women and the designs received criticism online from athletes and fans amid claims of sexism. Concerns were brought up after the image of the designs was posted last week by Citius Magazine on its social platforms, […]

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Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 4/15

Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 4/15

Baseball Region 7 HEBER CITY, Utah-Merrick Bostock drove in three runs and the Orem Tigers edged Wasatch 8-7 Monday in Region 7 baseball play. Landon Nix posted seven strikeouts in six innings of work to earn the win on the mound for the Tigers. Grant Mahoney drove in two runs […]

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WNBA draft 2024: The six game-changing players to watch

WNBA draft 2024: The six game-changing players to watch

PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The highly anticipated 2024 WNBA draft is finally here. Like many fans, players will anxiously await to hear their name called on Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. In 2023, the league broke records in ticket sales […]

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Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle are expecting first baby: ‘Can’t believe’

Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle are expecting first baby: ‘Can’t believe’

Brittney Griner and Cherelle Griner attend The 2023 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — WNBA star Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle Griner are expecting a baby, according to a shared post on […]

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Mark Pope holds up his old playing jersey to fans and media after being named Kentucky men's NCAA college basketball head coach in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Mark Pope introduced as Kentucky’s coach, affirms expectation that ‘We are here to win banners

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One of the last players to exit a bus full of Kentucky greats on the Rupp Arena floor, Mark Pope held the 1996 NCAA championship trophy aloft and basked in the cheers during his introduction as the Wildcats’ new men’s basketball coach. Pope then ratcheted up […]

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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123-116 and wind up with the 10th seed in the West

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr firmly believes his team still has a shot to make a splash this postseason — facing a familiar foe to start the uphill quest. Klay Thompson scored 25 points with six 3-pointers, Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the […]

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