The New York Times – Sports:
A ruling by swimming’s world governing body effectively bars transgender women from high levels of competition in the name of fairness. Critics say the decision was itself unfair.
Category: Athletics and Sports
-
Allyson Felix’s Retirement Plan Has Already Started
The New York Times – Sports:
The 11-time Olympic medalist is running her final competitive season. Up next? Full-time advocacy and mentorship.
-
The Real Enforcers of Title IX: Angry Parents
The New York Times – Sports:
Girls are supposed to have equal access in schools. In practice, districts aren’t forced to change unless someone speaks up.
-
Naomi Osaka Starts a Media Company, With Help From LeBron James
The New York Times – Sports:
The tennis star, who has struggled on the court of late, is behind an entertainment company called Hana Kuma in partnership with Mr. James’s fast-growing SpringHill.
-
Tampa Bay Lightning Try To Win Stanley Cups. How Hard Is It?
The New York Times – Sports:
Only a few North American pro teams have won three straight championships. Can the Tampa Bay Lightning join them?
-
Warner Bros. Discovery Picks Sports Chief to Navigate Streaming Era
The New York Times – Sports:
The executive, Luis Silberwasser, will be responsible for crucial talks with the N.B.A. at a time when the value of live sports rights are soaring.
-
Special Olympics Lifts Vaccine Mandate for Its U.S.A. Games
The New York Times – Sports:
Florida health officials told Special Olympics that the vaccine requirement violated state law.
-
Tennis Tops Women’s Sports, and Yet Still Fights for Footing
The New York Times – Sports:
Can other sports achieve the prominence that women’s tennis has seen alongside the men’s tour?
-
Indiana Lawmakers Override Transgender Sports Veto
The New York Times – Sports:
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the measure barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports at school was unnecessary, but fellow Republicans in the Legislature disagreed.