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Swimming Governing Body to Restrict Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women’s Sports

The governing body for international swimming approved new policies for transgender swimmers that will go into effect starting Monday. In a notice (pdf) on Sunday, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) said it will only allow biological male swimmers who have reached puberty before the age of 12 to compete in women’s events. About 71.5 percent of FINA…


Swimming’s Governing Body to Restrict Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women’s Sports

The governing body for international swimming approved new policies for transgender swimmers that will go into effect starting on June 20. In a notice (pdf) on June 19, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) said it will only allow biological male swimmers who have reached puberty before the age of 12 to compete in women’s events. About 72…


Bob McKillop Retires After 33-Year Run as Davidson Coach

Bob McKillop attempted to choke back tears on Friday as he announced his retirement following 33 seasons as head coach of Davidson. McKillop, 71, announced the news one day after the program’s most recognizable player, Stephen Curry, led the Golden State Warriors to their fourth NBA title in the last eight years. Curry was named…


Raiders Donate $1 Million to Uvalde Schools

The Las Vegas Raiders donated $1 million to bolster security in schools in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were killed in a school shooting on May 23. Raiders owner Mark Davis announced his donation to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in an online meeting with school administrators. According to the Uvalde…


Avalanche Beat Lightning in OT to Open Stanley Cup Final

DENVER—Facing the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning put the Colorado Avalanche at a sizeable experience disadvantage going into the Stanley Cup Final. When the puck dropped, the Avalanche showed they could use their speed to offset Tampa Bay’s players who have been here, done that. And it doesn’t hurt to have a guy who…


Adam Hadwin Leads US Open; Rory McIlroy One Shot Back

Adam Hadwin of Canada fired a 4-under-par 66 late Thursday to secure the first-round lead in the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Hadwin moved ahead of Rory McIlroy, who shared the lead at the conclusion of his round and ended up in a five-way tie for second place at 3-under 67….


Warriors Beat Celtics 103–90 to Win 4th NBA Title in 8 Years

BOSTON—The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103–90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. And this one completed a journey like none…


Russian and Belarusian Players Allowed to Compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the U.S. Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday, a decision that stands in stark contrast to Wimbledon which banned them. Wimbledon’s move to ban them from the tournament which begins later this month prompted the…


Griner’s Pre-Trial Detention in Russia Extended to July 2

American basketball player Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended to July 2 at the request of investigators, Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Tuesday. The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) seven-time All-Star was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 when a search of her luggage allegedly revealed multiple cannabis oil…


Serena Williams Gets Wild-Card Entry for Wimbledon Singles

Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon, after all. The All England Club announced on Tuesday that Williams was awarded a wild-card entry for singles, marking her return to Grand Slam action after a year away. The owner of a professional era-record 23 Grand Slam singles trophies, and as big a star as tennis…