Nine Major Sports Unions Join Forces To Oppose US State Voting Restrictions
"As Americans, we know that in our democracy we should not expect to agree on everything."
Tag: Sports
Caitlyn Jenner Opposes Transgender Girls Competing in Girls’ Sports: ‘Isn’t Fair’
"This is a question of fairness."
Commentary: MLB Wading in Dangerous Waters As It Asks Fans for Their Political Beliefs
The league is now distributing surveys to fans, report says.
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Trans Girls From Sports
"This legislation sends a devastating message that Kansas is not welcoming to all children and their families, including those who are transgender."
Panel Recommends That US Officials Not Go To China’s Olympics
Some have also made a case for a possible postponement or relocation of the event scheduled for next February.
Sport World Hails Chauvin Conviction but Adds More Work To Do To End Racism
"Justice has been served!!"
GOP Senators Cruz, Hawley, Lee Roll Out Legislation To Deal a Serious Blow To Major League Baseball
"What prompted this legislation being introduced was Major League Baseball's decision to pull the All-Star Game out of Atlanta, Georgia."
NCAA Says It ‘Firmly’ Supports Transgender Athletes, Will Only Hold Championships Where There Is No Discrimination
"Inclusion and fairness can coexist for all student-athletes, including transgender athletes, at all levels of sport."
US Women’s National Team To Appeal Pay Claims After Working Conditions Settlement
"We are committed as ever to our work to achieve the equal pay that we legally deserve."
Minnesota Twins Postpone Game ‘Out of Respect’ for Black Man Shot By Police
"The Minnesota Twins organization extends its sympathies to the family of Daunte Wright."
Former MLB Commissioner: Moving the All-Star Game Was a ‘Serious Mistake’
"If Georgia is racist, how can baseball talk of doing business with China?"
Commentary: MLB Rips GA Voter ID Law but Requires a Photo ID To Pick Up Tickets at Games
MLB has chosen to move its 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta.
Rockies To Host MLB’s All-Star Game Amid Controversy Over Georgia Voting Law
"We appreciate their flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver a first-class event for our game and the region."
Georgia Voting Debate Reaches the Masters and Augusta National
"This voter stuff and voters for American citizens is very important."
Commentary: MLB’s Georgia Boycott Backfires, Congressman Moves To Strip League’s Antitrust Exemption
"I have instructed my staff to begin drafting legislation to remove Major League Baseball's federal antitrust exception."
Biden Supports Moving MLB All-Star Game After Georgia Voting Restrictions
"I would strongly support them doing that."
Noem Signs Executive Orders To ‘Protect Fairness’ in Women’s Sports After Backtracking on Transgender Bill
"I will be working with legislative leaders to schedule a special legislative session in late May or early June. The special session will address this…
Commentary: NAACP Sends Scathing Letter to NFL, Urges League to Cut Ties with Fox
The NFL is beginning to learn the hard truth that there's no such thing as woke enough.