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Attorney General Andrew Bailey of Missouri and 26 other states have signed a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) demanding that they reinstate the records, titles, and awards of top female athletes that were stripped away under the Biden Administration's policies allowing biological males to compete
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Robinson Okumu, a 25-year-old aspiring Olympic athlete from Dorset, has passed away in Italy, leaving behind a devastated athletics community. Tributes have been pouring in for the young athlete, known for his 'warm smile' and 'fierce determination'. Okumu was a member of the Dorset Schools Athletics
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Piaui, a Brazilian state, has seen its swimming athletes excel at the 35th Milton Medeiros Trophy, held from July 17 to 19, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceara. The delegation, supported by the State Government through the Department of Sports (Secepi), won five medals in individual events, showcasing the state's
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Cumberland University's Athletics department has announced a new partnership with Opendorse, the leading NIL platform in college athletics, to provide its student-athletes with the tools and resources needed to build their personal brand and capitalize on new opportunities. The partnership will enable Cumberland student-athletes to connect with brands,
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Colby-Sawyer College Men's Lacrosse is set to host its inaugural Blue & White Prospect Day on October 19, 2025, at the Kelsey Athletic Campus in New London, New Hampshire. This event is designed for competitive high school student-athletes graduating in 2026-2029, providing them with the opportunity to develop
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Over 700 athletes are set to participate in the 2025 National Track and Field Championships, a crucial event for Rwanda's track and field athletes to qualify for the upcoming 20th World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, Japan. Organized by the Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF), the competition will feature athletes
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has faced continuous criticism for its restrictions on student-athletes profiting from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). A landmark class-action antitrust lawsuit, House v. NCAA, filed in 2020 by former Arizona State swimmer Grant House and other athletes, challenged the NCAA's restrictions
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Representative Michael Baumgartner from Washington's 5th congressional district have expressed concerns about the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, slated to be marked up by the House
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse junior Lauren Jarrett has been recognized as a 2025 NCAA Division III Academic All-American in women's track and field/cross country. This marks her second consecutive year earning Academic All-American accolades, following her selection to the Second Team in 2024. Jarrett is one of
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The US National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has abandoned its 2021 policy on transgender players, creating a void in guidance for female athletes. This lack of policy comes amid a broader cultural environment where transgender rights are under fire, with the US Supreme Court set to hear a
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The Ethiopian Athletics Federation has been the breeding ground for many world-class long-distance runners, including those who have dominated global competitions. President Seleshi Sehen has been instrumental in perpetuating this tradition of excellence by focusing on developing young talent, enhancing training facilities, and promoting the sport nationwide. Under his leadership,
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Congressman Shomari C. Figures, along with Republican chairmen of the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and the Workforce, and the Judiciary, has introduced the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act. This landmark legislation aims to establish a national framework for student-athletes' rights and responsibilities
