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US Olympic committee bans trans women from women's events DW 07/23/2025

USOPC's updated policy bans transgender women from competing in women's sports in the Olympics.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

US Olympic Committee Issues Trans Women Ban, Per Trump Order

USOPC has banned transgender women from women's sports per Trump's executive order on eligibility based on sex, not gender identity.

US politics

fromwww.denverpost.com

US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from women's sports following Trump's executive order.

fromESPN.com

Autopsy: Cincinnati OL died from heart condition

Jeremiah Kelly, a Cincinnati freshman football player, died from cardiac hypertrophy, a condition where the heart muscles thicken, according to the coroner's report.

Public health

Katie Boulter opens up over awful' online abuse sent to tennis players

Boulter highlighted that abuse often comes from gamblers frustrated over losses, expressing concerns for player safety due to the anonymity of online threats.

UK news

3 months ago

Pushy sporting parents: How far is too far? DW 04/04/2025

The case of Gjert Ingebrigtsen highlights concerns about child abuse and psychological violence in elite sports, prompting a reevaluation of parenting in sports.

Social justice

fromPsychology Today

Why Athletes Do (and Don't) Report Abuse in Sports

Fear of retaliation and disbelief keep athletes silent about abuse.

Toxic norms frame abuse as toughness, making it hard to recognize.

Survivors report more when met with belief and support.

Reporting must protect athletes, not punish them.

fromCyclingnews

Tour de Suisse to use GPS trackers to alert organisers to crashes

Tour de Suisse introduces GPS trackers for all bikes to enhance rider safety.

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas followed and heckled by gambler at Grand Slam Track meet

Gabby Thomas highlights the harassment female athletes face, emphasizing the link between sports betting and abusive behavior.

Women

fromCanadian Running Magazine

2 months ago

World Boxing introduces mandatory sex tests for all fighters DW 05/30/2025

World Boxing introduces mandatory gender tests for all fighters to ensure safety and fairness in competition.

fromESPN.com

4 months ago

Bucknell sued over death of freshman lineman

Bucknell faces a lawsuit for negligence regarding safety protocols for a student athlete with a known sickle cell diagnosis.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.mediaite.com

4 months ago

Stunning Video Shows High School Track Star Getting Viciously Attacked During Race By Opponent With a Baton

High school runner Kaelen Tucker suffered a concussion and potential skull fracture after being struck with a baton during a track meet.

4 months ago

Running influencers are promoting Advil, but at what cost? - Canadian Running Magazine

"The big worry is how NSAIDs can mess with your kidneys, especially during endurance runs. Research has shown that taking ibuprofen during ultramarathons can significantly increase the risk of acute kidney injury."

Alternative medicine

#boxing

Soccer (FIFA)

World Boxing promises 'fair playing field' for women DW 02/27/2025

Soccer (FIFA)

World Boxing promises 'fair playing field' for women DW 02/27/2025

Soccer (FIFA)

World Boxing promises 'fair playing field' for women DW 02/27/2025

Soccer (FIFA)

World Boxing promises 'fair playing field' for women DW 02/27/2025

Miami

Beck, girlfriend Cavinder have luxury cars stolen

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

The lower your profile the better': social media's role in rise of high-profile UK burglaries

fromESPN.com

Miami

Beck, girlfriend Cavinder have luxury cars stolen

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

The lower your profile the better': social media's role in rise of high-profile UK burglaries

Source: Unnamed Jets player followed, robbed

A New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint after leaving Manhattan, indicating rising security concerns for athletes.

Women

Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Emma Raducanu's emotional response during her match revealed broader issues of player safety and stalking in women's tennis.

fromcyclingnews.com

UCI officially bans repeated carbon monoxide inhalation 'to protect the health and safety of our athletes'

UCI bans repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide to protect cyclist health, coming into effect on February 10.

fromwww.npr.org

7 months ago

Snowboarder's death in Swiss Alps avalanche is a reminder that even pros face risk

The tragic death of Sophie Hediger has cast a dark shadow over the Christmas holidays. We are immeasurably sad," Walter Reusser, CEO of Swiss-Ski.

US news

fromABC7 San Francisco

7 months ago

Quarterback Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday night game: Officials

Burrow's house was burglarized shortly after 8 p.m. local time while he played against the Cowboys, highlighting increasingly targeted homes of professional athletes.

Miscellaneous

fromCageside Press

7 months ago

ONE Championship Co-Founder Victor Cui Tapped to Help Improve Combat Sports Safety in Alberta

Cui emphasized, 'Safety is our top priority. We have to ensure that every measure is in place to protect our athletes, especially after recent tragic events.'

Miscellaneous

Women in technology

10 months ago

Domestic violence in east Africa: How to break the taboo? DW 09/07/2024

Rebecca Cheptegei's tragic death underscores the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in Uganda and raises urgent calls for justice.