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Five West Virginia middle school girls who were banned from participating in track and field meets after protesting against a trans athlete have been allowed to compete again by a judge’s ruling. The judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing the school board from penalizing the student-athletes for their speech. The school board claimed the students were not penalized for protesting but for violating a team rule against scratching in an event. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey supported the plaintiffs and praised the judge’s decision. The students were initially barred from competing after a court ruling blocked the enforcement of the state’s “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which prohibited transgender girls from competing against biological girls in sports. However, a federal appeals court struck down the law, finding it violated Title IX.

WNBA legend Sue Bird, who spent 19 seasons with the Seattle Storm, has joined the team’s ownership group, Force 10 Hoops. As part of the ownership team, Bird will contribute to the growth and development of women’s sports in Seattle. The move comes after the recent opening of the Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance, a new $64 million practice facility.

Sue Bird, a legendary WNBA player who helped the Seattle Storm win four championships, has become part of the franchise’s ownership group. Her investment in the Storm demonstrates her commitment to growing women’s sports, while her expertise in the game and business acumen will be valuable to the team.

Caitlin Clark, the top pick in the recent WNBA draft, is facing allegations from Ice Cube and his business partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, that her management team deliberately undermined a $10 million offer from the Big 3 basketball league. Clark’s agents, meanwhile, have denied these claims. The situation highlights the ongoing rivalry between the NBA and the Big 3, with Cube using this opportunity to criticize the NBA’s influence on women’s sports.

At the TIME100 Summit, Olympic gold medalists Ibtihaj Muhammad and A’ja Wilson emphasized the need for increased investment in women’s sports in the United States. Muhammad, an Olympic medalist in fencing, called for major corporations to support women’s sports, while Wilson, an Olympic gold medalist in basketball, highlighted the importance of fair compensation for female athletes. The discussion highlighted the progress made in recent years, including the NCAA’s lifting of restrictions on athlete compensation, but also the ongoing challenges faced by women in sports.

Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes’ star basketball player, has made history by becoming the first-ever two-time recipient of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award. The award recognizes the nation’s top amateur athlete, and Clark earned the honor for her outstanding performance in the 2022-23 season. She shattered the NCAA single-season and career scoring records, led Iowa to the national title game, and drew record attendance at games. Clark’s exceptional achievements have established her as one of the most dominant players in women’s basketball history.

Over 400 former and current athletes, including Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, have written a letter to the NCAA urging them not to ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports. The NCAA responded that they will continue to promote Title IX and ensure fair competition for all student-athletes. The debate over transgender women’s participation in sports has been a hot-button issue, with a majority of Americans opposing their participation in teams that correspond with their birth gender.

Celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels has weighed in on the debate surrounding trans athletes in women’s sports, saying that she believes fairness should be prioritized over inclusion. Michaels cited data showing that biological males have a significant physical advantage over biological females, even when accounting for cross-sex hormone therapy. Michaels also discussed the obesity crisis in the US, saying that it is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

Women’s sports are experiencing a surge in popularity, and the new season of the Fuse Media show Like A Girl is set to bring even more attention to top female athletes. Hosted by FS1 and NFL Network personalities Joy Taylor and MJ Acosta-Ruiz, the show will give an inside look at the successes and challenges of female athletes on and off the field. The first season featured interviews with Olympic gold medalist April Ross, WNBA star Angel McCoughtry, and Paralympic champion Anastasia Pagonis.

In collaboration with Palmer Square Capital Management, Marquee Development, and the Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo., the Kansas City Current has unveiled plans for the next phase of its transformational development on the Missouri Riverfront in downtown Kansas City. Building upon the opening of CPKC Stadium, the first purpose-built women’s professional sports stadium in the world, the development will include a mixed-use district anchored by the stadium, residential units, and public gathering spaces. The $800 million project will bring new life and vibrancy to the riverfront, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for residents and visitors alike.