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Legendary ESPN Sportscaster Mike Patrick Dead at 80

Veteran former ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Patrick has passed away, his family has announced. Patrick died from natural causes at 80 years old, the Daily Caller reported. Before his retirement in 2018, Patrick's career as an announcer spanned several sports over several decades. Local authorities confirmed Patrick's death on Tuesday.…

Texas AG Ken Paxton Launches Crackdown on Male Athletes in Girls’ Sports After Dallas Official Caught Promoting ‘Loopholes’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has launched a crackdown on male athletes in girls' sports after a Dallas Independent School District (ISD) official was caught on video promoting "loopholes" to violate state laws. On Friday, Paxton's office announced that Dallas ISD has agreed to an order to ensure the district…

Democrat Lawmaker Likens Banning Men from Women’s Sports to Racial Segregation

A Washington State Democrat lawmaker has argued that banning men from women's sports is comparable to racial segregation. The claim was made by State Rep. Kristine Reeves. Reeves claims that Republicans who support legislation to ban male athletes from girls and women's sports are "making a lot of the same…

Maine Given Deadline to Comply with Trump’s Ban on Male Athletes in Female Sports

President Donald Trump's administration has given the state of Maine a deadline to comply with an executive order banning male athletes from competing in female sports. Officials in Maine will be facing consequences if the state continues to resist. On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services’s (HHS) Office…

Michigan House Votes to Advance Bill Banning Male Athletes from Girls’ Sports

Lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives have voted to move forward with a resolution that seeks to ban male athletes from competing in girls' sports. The resolution seeks to demand that the Michigan High School Athletic Association follow President Donald Trump's executive order and ban male athletes claiming to…

Gavin Newsom Admits Male Athletes in Female Sports Is ‘Deeply Unfair’

California's Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has admitted that allowing male athletes to compete in female sports is "deeply unfair." Newsom acknowledged the issue during a podcast interview with Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The liberal governor, who is likely planning a 2028 presidential run, agreed that…

Senate Republicans Fail to Advance Bill Banning Boys from Girls’ Sports

A Senate Republican effort to codify a bill banning boys from participating in girls' sports has run into a roadblock. According to Fox News, the attempt was held up in the filibuster process. The bill did not reach the 60-vote threshold required to pass. The bill was shot down on…

Georgia House Votes to Ban Male Athletes from Female Sports

The Georgia House of Representatives passed a significant piece of legislation that seeks to ban transgender-identifying male athletes from competing in female sports categories. The decision, encapsulated in the "Riley Gaines Act," signals a pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate over gender identity and sports fairness. It gained momentum…

NFL Star Slams Tim Walz as ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ for Letting Male Athletes in Girls’ Sports: ‘Disgrace to Football’

NFL star Jack Brewer has slammed Minnesota's Democrat Governor Tim Walz for allowing male athletes to compete in girls' sports. The former Minnesota Vikings player and University of Minnesota alum is set to team up with conservative activist Riley Gaines for a rally in his home state on Monday. Their…

Soccer Star Michael Newberry Dies Suddenly on 27th Birthday

British soccer star Michael Newberry has tragically died suddenly on his 27th birthday. The former Newcastle United academy player passed away unexpectedly on Monday, his current club, Northern Ireland's Cliftonville FC announced. According to UK media reports, the English defender died on his birthday. Cliftonville confirmed Newberry's death on Monday…