OPPORTUNITY – Yesterday, the Kansas Senate passed Senate Bill 484, a law that would prevent transgender students from participating in school sports that match their gender identities, from the elementary to the college level. The Kansas Senate last week passed Senate Bill 208, another anti-transportation ban. Both bills are now in the House of Representatives …
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In November, Calvin Ridley violated a sacred rule of professional sports with an ease unimaginable a decade ago. With a few taps on his smartphone while in Florida away from his team, the Atlanta Falcons receiver placed a series of bets, which the NFL later discovered and punished him with an indefinite suspension this week. …
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In the sport of powerlifting, “gear” can refer to two different forms of body augmentation. The first is anabolic steroids, the assembly of chemicals associated with disgraced professional athletes, shape-shifting celebrities and, of course, bodybuilders, many of whom use hormonal enhancements as casually as any dietary supplement. The second is support gear — wraps, shirts, …
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The battle at the top of the Premier League intensified as Manchester City and Liverpool both won. Elsewhere, Tottenham defeated Newcastle 5-1Chelsea were stunned 4-1 at home by Brentford,Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leicester at Old Trafford and Wolves defeated Aston Villa 2-1. Concerns over Everton’s relegation mounted with a 2-1 loss at West Ham, …
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The moment Boe Pearman set foot on the court in the Norfolk Scope Arena for the start of the 1982 NCAA Women’s Final Four is etched in her memory. Shiny wooden bleachers lined the track. Fans filled the gym. Reporters and television cameras jockeyed for space. When Pearman paused to look around, she felt the …
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BASKETBALL Chris Clemons scored 41 points when the Maine Celtics crushed the Greensboro Swarm 144-107 on Tuesday night in a G League game at The Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Celtics, who won their second straight win, scored 47 points in the first quarter to take a 20-point lead. The 144 points was one …
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Athletes and dedicated gym goers are sometimes willing to use a number of resources to push the boundaries of athletic performance and body improvement. While some compounds can be quite effective for improving performance, their safety is often highly questionable. One such substance is Cardarine, a controversial drug touted to promote weight loss and improve …
Spring Camps are in full swing in the Big 12 as all 10 programs come in with more questions than answers in key spots. Outside of the conference rescheduling, big-name coaching has been the dominant storyline within the conference. As a result, Baylor’s Dave Aranda is the only incumbent coach with a Big 12 championship …