Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Thursday committed to signing a bill that bans transgender athletes from participating in girls’ or women’s sports at state schools and universities. His commitment to approve the bill comes after the state House this week passed the legislation, which is expected to make it to the governor’s desk in the upcoming days. The Mississippi Senate previously passed the bill last month, with both chambers voting mostly along party lines. “I will sign our bill to protect young girls from being forced to compete with biological males for athletic opportunities,” the governor said in a tweet. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s crazy we have to address it, but the Biden E.O. forced the issue,” Reeves wrote. “Adults? That’s on them. But the push for kids to adopt transgenderism is just wrong.” I will sign our bill to protect young girls from being forced to compete with biological males for athletic opportunities. https://t.co/sncpaPlTbZ — … [Read more...] about Mississippi governor says he’ll sign bill banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
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Tennessee gov: ‘Transgenders participating in women’s sports will destroy women’s sports’
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) said Wednesday that the inclusion of transgender participants would “destroy women's sports.” A requirement that student-athletes prove their sex matches their “original” birth certificate is being advanced by Republicans in the state legislature. "I do believe that transgenders participating in women's sports will destroy women's sports," Lee told reporters, according to The Associated Press , adding that "it will ruin the opportunity for girls to earn scholarships. It will put a glass ceiling back over women that hasn't been there for some time, and I think it's bad for women and women's sports." ADVERTISEMENT The AP noted that similar bills are going through more than a dozen other state governments. Lee reportedly did not confirm whether he would sign the Tennessee legislation if it reaches his desk. A similar bill passed the Tennessee House of Representatives last year but stalled in the Senate. Democratic state Rep. John … [Read more...] about Tennessee gov: ‘Transgenders participating in women’s sports will destroy women’s sports’
Ivy League Cancels Spring Sports Conference Season For Second Straight Year
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) — For the second straight year the Ivy League — the home to University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University athletics — will not hold a spring sports conference season, the school presidents announced Thursday. The Ivy League presidents wrote in a joint statement that they decided to cancel the spring sports seasons to be consistent with the schools’ measures to protect everyone on campus. “The public health measures now in effect at all Ivy League universities have been carefully designed to support our teaching and research missions while keeping our students, faculty, staff and neighboring communities safe,” the presidents said. “In the Ivy League, these measures must apply equally to our athletics programs along with other academic and co-curricular activities.” READ MORE: WATCH LIVE: Philadelphia Officials To Provide COVID-19 Vaccination Program Update While there won’t be any league competitions or championships, the presidents would allow the eight … [Read more...] about Ivy League Cancels Spring Sports Conference Season For Second Straight Year
REPORT: Skip Bayless Agrees To A New $32 Million Deal With Fox Sports
Skip Bayless has reportedly agreed to a new deal with Fox Sports. According to The New York Post , Bayless has agreed to a four-year deal that’s worth a staggering $32 million. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) The star sports pundit currently hosts “Undisputed” on FS1 . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skip Bayless (@skipbayless) Most interestingly, the New York Post also reported that ESPN made a push to get their former star back, but the deal never came together. He’ll now stick around at FS1 for at least a few more years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skip Bayless (@skipbayless) Everyone loves to hate on Skip Bayless. It’s pretty much a sport on Twitter. You know what you can’t hate on? His money. The man knows exactly what he’s doing. … [Read more...] about REPORT: Skip Bayless Agrees To A New $32 Million Deal With Fox Sports
Heinz Field COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Adding More Appointments; AHN, Dick’s Sporting Goods Team Up For Clinic
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Heinz Field COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be offering more appointments. READ MORE: Pittsburgh Weather: Chillier Temperatures And Sunshine Start The Weekend Giant Eagle announced that it’s extending the clinic after “an overwhelmingly positive response.” Additional appointments will be made available through Giant Eagle’s online scheduling tool. These appointments will be for March 8 through March 9, and they’ll be available Friday afternoon. Giant Eagle says more appointments may be added as vaccine is received. WATCH: KDKA’s Lindsay Ward Provides The Latest On Your Day Pittsburgh READ MORE: 'Back To Work PA:' Wolf Administration Releases Proposal To Deal With Pandemic Job Losses The clinic kicked off this week. Giant Eagle said more than 4,000 people will get the shot between Tuesday and Friday. It’s for people in Pennsylvania’s Phase 1A. Appointments can be made here . Allegheny Health Network and Dick’s … [Read more...] about Heinz Field COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Adding More Appointments; AHN, Dick’s Sporting Goods Team Up For Clinic