All articles tagged with #title ix
Caitlyn Jenner criticized the WNBA’s transgender eligibility discussions, urging a simple, Title IX–protecting rule and praising Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White for spotlighting what she calls league hypocrisy; she also notes the CBA lacks a definition for 'woman' and cites IOC bans on transgender women as context.
A federal judge largely dismissed Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s interpretation of Title IX and related anti-trans executive orders, ruling the case wasn’t ripe because no final agency action had occurred. The court left open a single live claim related to potential federal funding and noted the state could still face enforcement in a separate ongoing case against Minnesota policies surrounding transgender athletes; the decision narrows but does not end the dispute over how Title IX applies to transgender students.
OutKick columnist Payton McNabb argues Sophie Cunningham’s outspoken stance shows the debate over protecting women’s sports has shifted, criticizing a culture that shields inclusion at the expense of girls’ safety. She cites her own brain injury caused by a transgender opponent to advocate for keeping women’s sports and spaces for biological females, while supporting Cunningham’s willingness to speak up and endorsing the view that trans-identifying athletes should compete on teams matching their sex, under Title IX protections.
President Trump publicly backs the Protect College Sports Act as the Senate moves to pass it, arguing the bill is essential to protect women's and Olympic sports and prevent program cancellations, while a White House memo says it would not override state laws; supporters urge bipartisan action before the congressional recess and critics highlight concerns about fairness and enforcement.
The WNBPA issued a statement praising diversity and inclusion while saying it won’t be used as political pawns as the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports continues, emphasizing Title IX protections and hard conversations amid protests and public commentary.
A former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines argues that the Protect College Sports Act would undermine state laws protecting women's sports by limiting states’ ability to enforce eligibility rules and deferring enforcement to the NCAA, risking Title IX protections and inviting challenges from transgender athletes.
In an exclusive OutKick interview, Payton McNabb—the former high school volleyball player who testified before Congress about Title IX after a brain injury caused by a transgender opponent—lauds Sophie Cunningham for speaking out on women’s sports, criticizes Cheryl Reeve, and argues Caitlin Clark’s voice could be a powerful influence on the next generation of female athletes. McNabb discusses pursuing protection for women’s sports, the evolving debate over transgender participation, and her own three-year recovery, highlighting the personal stakes in the Title IX conversation.
Three Republican senators Hawley, Banks and Tuberville filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to strike a subparagraph and add language intended to preserve state laws banning biological men from competing in women’s sports, arguing the bill should not overturn such bans. Critics say the tweak could allow preemption of other state protections for women’s sports, undermining the 27 states with bans. The move comes as the bill advances toward a Senate floor vote before an upcoming recess, with additional co‑sponsors and support from the Big Ten and SEC, while opponents and some Black caucus voices push back and cautions about timing and scope remain.
Megan Rapinoe used her 'Why Are You Like This?' podcast to attack Riley Gaines and Sophie Cunningham after a post‑game photo, arguing against excluding trans athletes from women's sports and accusing Gaines of anti‑trans activism; she frames Cunningham as aligned with a broader political agenda tied to Title IX, while Gaines and Cunningham defend single‑sex sports and the protection of girls' opportunities.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham after she publicly supported protecting women’s sports from transgender athletes, calling the backlash astonishing and saying the stance is common sense; Cunningham stood by her remarks, citing the need to protect young girls in locker rooms, amid a broader national debate and related media coverage including ESPN.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended her call to protect women's sports from transgender competitors ahead of a game against the Connecticut Sun, insisting Title IX underpins female athletics and that defending the category isn't bigotry, while saying she’ll tune out backlash and focus on protecting biological women and girls.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham reaffirmed that she believes it’s 'common sense' to bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, saying she wants to protect young girls and that she’ll stand by her beliefs even amid backlash. She cites Title IX as a reason to safeguard women’s sports, while stressing she does not hate the transgender community. The Fever issued a statement promoting inclusivity, and the broader national debate over transgender participation in sports continues alongside related legal and political developments.
Exclusive video and documents show San Jose State University divided over its 2024 volleyball scandal and the federal Title IX investigation, as the CSU system sued the Trump administration to challenge the ED findings. A town hall lamented for transgender students, donors criticized the university, and multiple lawsuits rolled forward, with leadership absent at key moments. The case–which could set a national precedent for Title IX enforcement at public universities–is tangled in campus activism, internal emails, and ongoing legal battles involving players and staff.
Former San Jose State volleyball star Brooke Slusser says the university failed to inform players about decades-old allegations against head coach Todd Kress, claiming warnings and lack of disclosure during the 2024 season despite emails indicating the school acknowledged the claims; Slusser is pursuing related legal action and warns current players about the coach’s conduct as allegations and scrutiny continue.
West Virginia teen Adaleia Cross says she was sexually harassed in the locker room by a transgender peer years ago, a case linked to a recent SCOTUS ruling that schools may base girls’ sports eligibility on biological sex. The ACLU says the allegations are unsubstantiated and notes the school district reportedly investigated, while Cross’s supporters accuse authorities of inaction. Cross and her family claim she testified under oath and faced backlash from peers and some teachers; most of her school community backs her, but a vocal minority has been hostile. Cross says she does not plan to return to sports as she nears graduation, and the ruling reinforces biology-based eligibility in women’s sports.