Culture
Female jiu-jitsu competitors refused to face biological men nearly twice their weight, leading to competition policy changeIn a recent Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament, female competitors refused to compete against biological males who identified as transgender women, leading the governing body to create a biological female-only division. But… Read More
Culture
Biological male wins gold for the eighth time in women’s fencing championship, causing outrageThe 14-time Finnish women’s fencing champion was defeated by a transgender competitor from the USA, sparking outrage last week. “On Sunday at the 2023 FIE Veteran Fencing World Championships, Kocab… Read More
Christian Schools
‘We want to treat women with gentleness and respect’: Christian high school forfeits football game against rival with female athletesA California Christian school is sacrificing a football championship opportunity by forfeiting football games against teams playing female athletes. “We have the utmost respect for the women that we enroll… Read More
Culture
‘Can’t cheat, won’t compete,’ says Riley Gaines after World Aquatic’s first open, gender-neutral category races canceled with no entries receivedThe governing body of international water sports canceled its first open category events after no swimmers signed up to compete in the essentially genderless category. “Following the close of registration… Read More
Government
Wisconsin state superintendent opposes plan for fairness in girls sports(The Center Square) – Opponents of two plans at the Wisconsin Capital to declare girls and women’s sports for biological girls and women only are painting a dire picture of… Read More
Culture
‘It’s unfair to everyone else’: The worldwide governing body for fishing has banned biological men from competing in the women’s categoryBiological males can’t compete in women’s fishing competitions, the sport’s international governing body ruled Friday. “In line with the recent debates wondering around the question whether it is fair to… Read More
Culture
2023 has been a battleground for transgender athletics(The Center Square) – A law took effect in Texas this month that bans transgender women from playing a woman’s sport at the college level. It… Read More
Culture
Pro surfer makes different kind of waves as brand ambassador for pro-life diaper company(The Daily Signal) – Pro surfer Bethany Hamilton is teaming up with a new pro-life diaper company as a brand ambassador, The Daily Signal has learned. “Every baby is… Read More
Culture
ESPN glosses over Coco Gauff’s post-victory prayer, gets called out by Tony DungyAfter American Tennis star Coco Gauff won her first U.S. Open title Saturday, she dropped to her knees in a moment of obvious prayer, which ESPN instead described as “a… Read More
Courts
‘Double standard’: Court rules in favor of Christian athletic club removed from California school district(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that a California school district violated the rights of a Christian athletics club by forcing them off… Read More
Culture
Alaska Board of Education passes resolution protecting women’s sportsThe Alaska State Board of Education voted unanimously on August 31 to prohibit biological males from competing on girls’ sports teams. The resolution requires a female-only… Read More
Culture
NFL receiver John Metchie credits Christian faith for comeback from ACL injury, cancerAfter navigating two years filled with unfathomable challenges, John Metchie attributes his endurance and recovery to his faith in God. While a University of Alabama standout, Metchie tore his ACL… Read More
Culture
NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins determined to glorify Christ this football seasonWhether or not he surpasses last year’s record-tying season, NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins is determined to glorify God. The 35-year-old Minnesota Vikings star led eight game-winning drives on the way… Read More
Culture
Male powerlifter sets world record by competing in the women’s category, leading international federation to change policiesA biological male set a national record in Canada and an unofficial world record for powerlifting in the women’s category, eventually leading to an international policy change. Trans woman… Read More
Culture
World chess bans transgender women from competing in the women’s category, citing fairnessThe federation that governs international chess competitions updated its gender policy to ban transgender women from playing in women’s events. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) published its new handbook on… Read More
Government
North Carolina enacts laws to protect women and children from gender ideology after successful veto overridesThe North Carolina General Assembly overrode six vetoes from Gov. Roy Cooper, enacting laws promising to protect women and children from radical gender ideology. Cooper, a Democrat, has already been… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin high school to allow biological male on girl’s sports team despite parental oppositionA Wisconsin school district announced its decision to allow a transgender high school student to play on a girl’s sports team in the fall, ignoring the concerns of parents. In… Read More
Culture
NBA’s Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac launches new faith-based clothing linePro basketball star Jonathan Isaac has introduced a new clothing brand that carries a message of faith in Christ to the NBA community. The Orlando Magic forward launched the “UNITUS”… Read More
Kansas, Sports
Kansas homeschool, private school students apply to play public school sports(The Sentinel) — Applications for non-public school students to participate in public school activities began on Aug. 1 and so far, concerns schools would face a flood of homeschool or… Read More
Opinion
Homeschool, private school students begin applying to play public school sports in Kansas(The Sentinel) – Applications for non-public school students to participate in public school activities began on Aug. 1 and so far, concerns schools would face a flood of homeschool or… Read More