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US warns Olympic athletes not to speak out in China – report
US Nordic skier Noah Hoffman has urged fellow athletes to stay silent at the Beijing Winter Olympics amid a warning from an official.
Jan 19, 2022 12:53
Scientists appeal to IOC over transgender guidance
A lineup of 38 medical experts and sports insiders have signed a statement criticizing the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) new framework on transgender athletes, issuing a warning over fairness as part of the debate.
Jan 18, 2022 14:12
Russia must complete ‘recovery plan’ – athletics boss
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reportedly said that bosses "cannot trust the system" which would potentially allow Russia to return from its sanctions imposed as a result of a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruling.
Jan 9, 2022 20:07
Controversial college swim star beaten by fellow transgender athlete
College swimming star Lia Thomas has lost to a fellow transgender competitor in her first competition since a record-breaking set of performances that led to outrage among some over fairness and rules.
Jan 9, 2022 19:10
School which ‘canceled’ JK Rowling faces new trans row over Olympian
A UK school which replaced a tribute to Harry Potter author JK Rowling with British athlete Kelly Holmes has come under fire after comments were discovered which were made by the Olympian about trans competitors.
Jan 8, 2022 20:16
Tributes paid after three-time Olympic triple jump king dies
Tributes have poured in from the world of sport after Georgian three-time Olympic triple jump champion Viktor Saneyev died in Australia aged 76.
Jan 3, 2022 19:25
Transgender rules are ‘assault on women’s sport’, warns hall of fame swimming coach
Transgender policies currently in place in US student swimming are an 'assault on women's sports' according to respected coach Dave Salo, who says that rules which allow the likes of Lia Thomas to compete aren't 'fair at all'.
Dec 30, 2021 12:44
The biggest sporting shocks and scandals of 2021 FEATURE
From international incidents and Covid fiascos to outrage at the Olympics and Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, here are some of the most shocking stories in sport in 2021.
Dec 25, 2021 18:38
Runner urges women to speak out after ‘losing 5 times to transgender athletes’ (VIDEO)
A female American college athlete has described the experience of being beaten by "biological males" as "extremely deflating", urging women in the state where a transitioned swimmer has broken records not to be afraid to talk.
Dec 24, 2021 12:08

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