• Tue, February 11, 2025

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VHSL transgender policy: Majority of trans athletes in Virginia not affected by change

The majority of transgender high school athletes in Virginia won't be affected by the new Virginia High School League (VHSL) transgender participation policy.

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Shohei Ohtani will have tough competition to repeat as American League MVP, says expert

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Joe Cole says 'fear has crept into the players' as Real Madrid 'smelt blood' in victory over Manchester City

Joe Cole admits 'fear has crept into the players' as Real Madrid 'smelt blood' in UEFA Champions League victory over Manchester City

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Everything you need to know about the Australian Championship

What is the Australian Championship? When will it be played? Who will broadcast it? ESPN has all you need to know about Football Australia's national second tier competition.

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UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/12

The UEFA Champions League knockout stage continues Wednesday, Feb. 11. The first day of playoff action didn't disappoint with Real Madrid ending Manchester City's six-year unbeaten streak at home in the competition.

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Granby's Thebarge, Norfolk's only competitive high school diver, eyes state crown

It's never too late to try something new. Take Granby junior Maegan Thebarge, for example, who stepped onto the diving board competitively for the first time as a high school sophomore.

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Man City UEFA Champions League fixtures: Full schedule of games in 2024/25 competition

Premier League champions Manchester City were once considered among the favourites to win the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, but have fallen from that perch. Here is how their schedule looks.

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Kiwi legend's Japan plea in roadmap to revive Super Rugby

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has urged Super Rugby organisers to turn to Japan in a bid to restore the competition to its former heights.

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Seattle Mariners Executive Jerry Dipoto Highlights Ryan Sloan as Prospect to Watch

The Mariners 2024 second-round pick was mentioned by the organization's president of baseball operations as a potential breakout player in a recent podcast appearance.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's claim about Eagles seems delusional

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suggested they could be the Philadelphia Eagles' biggest competition next season. Is he joking? The Eagles just won Super Bowl LIX, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.

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Red Bull beat F1 competition to land major sponsor ahead of 2025 season

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lohud wrestling: First ever girls sectionals entries announced

The inaugural Section 1 Girls Wrestling Championships are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Liverpool UEFA Champions League fixtures: Full schedule of games and results in league phase 2024/25

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Creative students can now apply to the Localicious Art and Recipe Contest

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2025 USA TODAY Ad Meter Marketing Spotlight: Franklin College's top 5 and bottom 5

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NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live stream: how to watch mini international ice hockey tournament, TV channels, streaming

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she's 'never stayed down' and vows to fight back after lawsuit

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'Celtic playing with house money - can they hit jackpot?

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US Open mixed doubles champions criticise format changes

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Revived Australians target New Zealand's Super Rugby stranglehold

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Napheesa Collier Shuts Down Minnesota Teammate, Paving the Way for a UConn Showdown in the Unrivaled Semifinal

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Facebook employees used Torrent to download 81.7TB of data to train its LLaMA: Court papers

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5 Palm Beach Post staffers win first place awards in Florida Press Club competition

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Graeme Smith sings praises of SA20 as the big money-spinner for CSA

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VHSL transgender policy: Majority of trans athletes in Virginia not affected by change

The majority of transgender high school athletes in Virginia won't be affected by the new Virginia High School League (VHSL) transgender participation policy.
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) is currently navigating the complexities of transgender athlete participation following an executive order by former President Donald Trump in 2020, which aimed to prevent discrimination based on gender identity in sports. Billy Haun, the VHSL executive director, has expressed concerns about the lack of clear federal guidelines, which has led to a patchwork of state policies. In Virginia, the VHSL has adopted a policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity, provided they meet certain criteria like hormone therapy or documentation of gender transition. This policy has stirred debate, with some advocating for fairness in competition and others for inclusivity. Haun highlighted the challenges in balancing these interests, noting that without a unified federal approach, schools and leagues are left to interpret and implement policies that can vary widely, potentially leading to legal challenges and further confusion.

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