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Prix de Diane set for war of the Roses
Prix de Diane set for war of the Roses
Blue Rose Cen can join a pantheon of racing legends if she prevails in the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly on Sunday with her...
2023-06-17 19:59
Possible reason for Cowboys not going after DeAndre Hopkins is very lame
Possible reason for Cowboys not going after DeAndre Hopkins is very lame
The Cowboys may bow out of the race to sign former Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins because of a roster management excuse that couldn't be more weak.Half of the league perked up on Friday when the Cardinals released wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins after months of unsuccessfully trying ...
2023-05-28 04:44
Lance Armstrong spoke out about trans athletes – and everyone had the same response
Lance Armstrong spoke out about trans athletes – and everyone had the same response
Lance Armstrong has been accused of staggering hypocrisy after wading into a public debate about transgender representation in sport. The disgraced former cyclist, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles in 2012 after being found guilty of multiple doping offences, boasted on Twitter that he was “uniquely placed” to speak about divisive subjects. Announcing the launch of a special series of his podcast ‘The Forward’, he tweeted: “Of all the controversial and polarizing subjects out there today, I'm not sure there are any as heated as the topic of Trans athletes in sport. “Is there not a world in which one can be supportive of the transgender community and curious about the fairness of Trans athletes in sport yet not be labelled a transphobe or a bigot as we ask questions? Do we yet know the answers? And do we even want to know the answers? “I do. Hence these conversations… a special series of The Forward, beginning Monday, where I dive into this issue with an open mind in an attempt learn as much as possible from all sides of the debate.” He ended his thread: “I hope that for those who have been reluctant to have this conversation, this somehow feels safe. Be fearless.” Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter His announcement has not gone down well with fellow social media users, countless of whom have picked up on his eyebrow-raising choice of wording. Here’s what they had to say about his so-called curiosity about the “fairness” of trans sportspeople’s inclusion in competitive events: The furore comes just weeks after World Athletics (WA) announced a banon transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from female category events, following similar codes to those of rugby and swimming. At the end of March, the organisation’s president, Lord Sebastian Coe, said that the decision was driven by the need to “protect the female category”. “We cannot in all consciousness leave our transgender regulations as they were,” he said. Elsewhere, Alun Williams, Professor of Sport and Exercise Genomics at Manchester Metropolitan University, agreed that athletics’ previous approach of allowing transgender women to compete in female events with reduced levels of testosterone did not equate to fairness. He told the PA news agency: “There are key biological differences that appear predominantly during male puberty due to elevated testosterone while growth is still going on. “Those differences seem to persist whatever happens for the rest of someone’s life, including if they then lower testosterone down to what is the typical female range. “The biological effects that are related to sport – like an increase in skeleton size, having larger muscles that are stronger, increase in the size of organs like the heart that help in all sorts of activity – those persist. “On that basis, the choice for the authorities like World Athletics is to make a decision – do they prioritise fairness or do they prioritise inclusion, but there’s no evidence at the moment that those two can be met at the same time.” However, critics of a blanket ban argue that not enough research has been done to draw such a conclusion. Liz Ward, director of programmes at Stonewall, which campaigns for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, said: “It is so disappointing to see World Athletics announce a unilateral ban on trans women in track and field events. “Their own statement recognises that there are no trans women competing at an international level and that they have no specific evidence to justify the ban. “It is vital that decisions about trans participation are based on robust evidence, specific to the sport played and the athletes competing at that level of the sport. “We stand with trans people who now have the door closed on their chance to compete in athletic sports at an international level.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-25 21:51
How tall was Tupac Shakur? Inconsistent listings of rapper's height have puzzled fans for years
How tall was Tupac Shakur? Inconsistent listings of rapper's height have puzzled fans for years
In photographs alongside Snoop Dogg, who is known to be quite tall, Tupac appears to be around Snoop's nose or eye level
2023-10-08 21:03
KRAFTON Revealed the Early Access Test Records of ‘Defense Derby’
KRAFTON Revealed the Early Access Test Records of ‘Defense Derby’
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2023-05-31 08:01
Prospection Appoints Technology-industry Veteran and Commercialization Leader Daniel West to Chief Executive Officer
Prospection Appoints Technology-industry Veteran and Commercialization Leader Daniel West to Chief Executive Officer
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2023-09-27 07:49
Food Delivery Firms Hit by Fresh EU Antitrust Raids
Food Delivery Firms Hit by Fresh EU Antitrust Raids
Food delivery firms were hit by a second wave of antitrust raids by European Union competition watchdogs hunting
2023-11-21 19:09
Google Chrome will use generative AI to summarize articles
Google Chrome will use generative AI to summarize articles
Google is using AI to create a somewhat unique approach to reading articles online. As
2023-08-16 02:33
Man City vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news and latest updates today
Man City vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news and latest updates today
Fresh off an opening-day win over Burnley and a hard-fought midweek Super Cup triumph over Sevilla, Manchester City face an early test of their title credentials by welcoming Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium this evening. City were pushed all the way by Sevilla on Wednesday night before eventually winning on penalties but it was additional stress they probably could have done without and Newcastle may sense an opportunity, especially with the injuries City are facing – talisman Kevin De Bruyne set to spend months on the sidelines with a hamstring concern, while the likes of John Stones, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva are all either confirmed out or doubts. Meanwhile, the Magpies will be full of confidence after brilliantly beating Aston Villa 5-1 on the opening day to suggest that they’re ready to build on last season’s top-four finish. A result at the Etihad would certainly be a statement from Eddie Howe’s men but they might just fancy catching City at an opportune moment, even though they’ll be led in attack by the irrepressible Erling Haaland. Follow the action from the Premier League match below. Read More Manchester City would be ‘killed’ if we spent like Chelsea have – Pep Guardiola Lewis Hall set to join Newcastle after agreement reached with Chelsea Manchester City’s Super Cup victory shows that Cole Palmer is a gem to be treasured
2023-08-20 01:36
Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land
Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land
One of the few remaining Gullah-Geechee communities in the U.S. is in another fight to hold onto land owned by residents' families since their ancestors were freed from slavery
2023-09-08 01:38
NBA rumors: 76ers core willing to mend fences with James Harden
NBA rumors: 76ers core willing to mend fences with James Harden
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to ride out James Harden's trade request. His star teammates are being patient and would even welcome Harden back.
2023-09-07 06:42
Tim Miller loved his 'freeing' Borderlands reshoots
Tim Miller loved his 'freeing' Borderlands reshoots
Tim Miller relished the "freeing" nature of overseeing the reshoots on the 'Borderlands' movie adaptation.
2023-10-16 17:00