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☆ Cricket’s governing body announces new regulations excluding some trans women from international women’s cricket
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday that “any Male to Female participants who have been through any form of male puberty,” will not be allowed to partake in international women’s cricket. In the announcement, the ICC did not define its criteria for “male puberty.” CNN has reached out to the ICC seeking more detail. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice added that the priority of the ICC was to “protect the integrity” of international women’s cricket. Mainstream science does not support the claim of athletic advantage in trans women over cisgender women. The ICC statement confirmed that these changes only apply to international women’s cricket and that eligibility in domestic cricket will be decided by each individual member association.

Persons: ”, Geoff Allardice, Ally, “ Organizations: CNN, International Cricket Council, ICC, ” CNN, Sports Medicine, International Cricket, Women’s Sports Foundation, —

☆ Opinion: The Supreme Court may make America’s gun violence problem even worse
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Opinion Shannon Watts | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

It’s also a clear sign that the gun safety movement needs to get to work reforming the Supreme Court. Regardless of how Rahimi is decided, the Supreme Court has already done enormous damage to our ability to keep Americans safe from gun violence. We need Supreme Court expansion to restore balance and sanity to the Court. Fortunately, Supreme Court expansion is clearly constitutional: Congress has done it multiple times throughout American history and we can do it again. Expanding the Supreme Court would be yet another way we can fight the war against senseless gun violence.

Persons: Shannon Watts, Christopher Langford, It’s, Bruen, Rahimi, Sandy Hook, Bill Clinton, Sens, Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith, Jamie Raskin, Jerrold Nadler, Hank Johnson, Biden’s Organizations: CNN, York, National Rifle Association, Shooting Sports Foundation, NRA, New York’s Department of Financial Services, Supreme, US, Representatives, Democrat, Maryland Locations: America, Lewiston , Maine, United States, Bruen, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Georgia

☆ With threats on the rise, many American Jews are buying guns, seeking training
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Ashley Williams | Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

A rise in American Jewish gun ownership would come as a noticeable shift for a group that is historically liberal and a majority of which are registered Democrats. A 2018 American Jewish Committee poll showed 70% of Jewish respondents thought it was more important to control gun ownership than to protect Americans’ rights to own guns. The US government does not keep official statistics on gun ownership, including demographic information. Research from industry groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation break down gun ownership by race and gender but not by religious affiliation. The spike in violence and hateful rhetoric has evoked fears within the Jewish community of another Holocaust, according to Daniel.

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(AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against fellow retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe, ruling that Sharpe used constitutionally protected speech on a sports broadcast when he criticized Favre's connection to a welfare misspending case in Mississippi. Discussion of Mississippi welfare spending on “Undisputed” took place after extensive news coverage about allegations of Mississippi's largest public corruption case. Favre is not facing criminal charges, but he is among more than three dozen people or businesses the state is suing to try to recover misspent welfare money. In addition to suing Sharpe, Favre filed defamation lawsuits earlier this year against White, the auditor, and sportscaster Pat McAfee, who is a former NFL punter. Favre has repaid $1.1 million he received for speaking fees from a nonprofit group that spent TANF money with approval from the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

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☆ Inside 2 major groups that run NIL deals for Big Ten student-athletes as 'collectives' gain enormous power and influence in college sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

During the first year of NIL, collectives were viewed as "hush-hush" by many in the industry, Opendorse marketplace's Braly Keller previously told Insider. Brandon McCladdie/Happy Valley UnitedHow collectives work with college athletesThe main goal of collectives is to create NIL opportunities for college athletes. About a quarter of Dinkytown Athletes' NIL deals have been business partnerships between Minnesota athletes and companies like Dove, Northwestern Mutual, and PNC Bank. Happy Valley United's NIL work also involves engaging with the local community, including the collective's partner charities, said McCladdie. Happy Valley United is building its brand through media attention and community-based "grassroots" efforts, McCladdie said.

Persons: marketplace's Braly Keller, Keller, there's, it's, University of Minnesota —, Derek Burns, Burns, Brandon McCladdie, McCladdie Organizations: Big Ten, Pennsylvania State University, Dinkytown, University of Minnesota, State College ,, Penn, Golden Gophers, Happy, Dinkytown Athletes, Penn State, Blueprint Sports Foundation, Northwestern Mutual, PNC Bank, College, Gopher, Gopher Sports, State College Locations: State College , Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Minneapolis

☆ These four trends are shaping the gun industry
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are four trends that are shaping the gun industry today:Market normalizationSeveral companies in the gun market are slowing down production and slashing prices as they combat material cost increases and waning demand for their weapons. Gun sales typically see a spike during presidential elections, Dionisio added. Investors in Biofire include venture capitalist Ron Conway and Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Biofire's smart gun comes as gun manufacturers increasingly look for different materials and technologies to make their products more appealing to consumers. "Smart guns can ensure that guns are accessible by their owners and no one else," said Nick Suplina, senior vice president for law and policy at Everytown, who has tested Biofire's smart gun. First-time gun purchasers during the pandemic, according to the study, were younger than previous, pre-pandemic U.S. gun owners.

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☆ Opinion: As you cheer on America’s soccer stars in the Women’s World Cup, ask yourself this question
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Opinion Robyn Ryle | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The 2023 Women’s World Cup Championship begins this week in Australia and New Zealand, and will be, for all appearances, a victory lap for gender equality in sports. Additionally, not all the physiological evidence lines up in men’s favor when it comes to athletic performance. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the most popular sports worldwide are those that also most exaggerate underlying gender differences. Would the gap in athletic performance persist if girls truly had the same opportunities as boys to play at all levels? In 2023, as we enjoy the spectacle of mega-athletes like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, it’s time to rethink our stories about gender and athletic performance.

Persons: Robyn Ryle, it’s, they’re, Steph Curry’s, They’re, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan Organizations: Hanover College, CNN, US, National, Manhattan, Research, Women’s Sports Foundation, NBA, Twitter Locations: Australia, New Zealand

☆ Why Some Americans Buy Guns
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Roni Caryn Rabin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In 2020, while many communities were under Covid lockdowns, protesters were flooding the streets and economic uncertainty and social isolation were deepening, Americans went on a shopping spree. Some 22 million guns were sold that year, 64 percent more than in 2019. The death count from guns, including suicides, rose to 45,222 in 2020 from 39,702 in 2019. The number of lives lost to guns rose again in 2021, to 48,830. After quashing research into gun violence for 25 years, Congress began funneling millions of dollars to federal agencies in 2021 to gather data.

Persons: Covid lockdowns Organizations: Shooting Sports Foundation

The sexism that has prevented girls from competing in sports has also prevented women from becoming youth coaches. In March, Nike launched Coaching HER in a partnership with the University of Minnesota's Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. Fry co-founded the Strong Girls program at the University of Kansas, where young girls are assigned a female college student as their mentor. She says this approach isn't only benefit to girls, but extends to youth athletes of all genders, and female coaches as well. Nike's 20,000 female coach goal Nike is one of the few major companies directly addressing this issue.

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☆ Seeking an Upper West Side Home That the Children Want to Visit
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Joyce Cohen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Her two oldest children were living in New York, while her two youngest were still in college. As the pandemic raged, Ms. Snyder and her daughter shared a two-bedroom in a high-rise on Riverside Boulevard. But “the process of looking teaches you what you want,” Ms. Snyder said. “Or instead of a 10-by-12 living room, it was a 14-by-12 living-and-dining room,” with little room for a table. “It is a draw for my kids,” Ms. Snyder said.

Persons: Barbara Snyder, Snyder, Joe Pigott, “ Joe, ” Ms, “, . Pigott, Ms, Mr, Pigott, ”, Jenny Bryant, Keller, Bryant Organizations: Upper, Riverside, Youth Sports Foundation, Keller Williams NYC Locations: Princeton, N.J, New York, Stamford, Conn, New York City

☆ Division I university cheerleaders refuse to perform at basketball game after getting ignored on 'Women in Sports Day'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

St. John's University is receiving backlash for an Instagram post shared on Women in Sports Day. In response, Red Storm cheerleaders refused to perform at Wednesday's game against Seton Hall, reports say. St. John's followers and alumni shared their outrage over the perceived snubbing in the comments of the post. The official St. John's cheer team Instagram account made its own post recognizing the female cheerleaders for Women in Sports Day. St. John's University values the active and dedicated contributions made by all our students especially our student-athletes," the statement said.

☆ Gun companies reckon with declining demand after pandemic surge
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

American Outdoor Brands and Vista Outdoor have reported weaker sales in their shooting categories of late. But the past year has seen gun sales fall precipitously as demand wanes. Sturm, Ruger & Company did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. Other major gun companies including American Outdoor Brands and Vista Outdoor, which purchased Remington Ammunition out of bankruptcy in late 2020, are seeing similar declines in gun sales. Vista Outdoor reported a sales decline of 4% to $432 million for its sporting products, which includes its Remington acquisition.

☆ Texas mom sues police, gunmaker in Uvalde school shooting
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Hours later, Eliahna Torres was one of 19 children and two teachers massacred at their elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Eliahna Torres, 10, was one of 19 children and two teachers massacred at their elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The settlement came after the victims successfully argued that suing over marketing under state law was an exception to the federal immunity measure. Everytown is also part of a similar lawsuit after a shooting attack on parade-goers in Highland Park, Illinois, based on a state law. Another parent whose child was wounded in the shooting and two parents whose children were on campus at the time filed the first suit related to the Uvalde shooting in late September.

☆ In the college sports pay era, female athletes are emerging as big winners
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Kaitlin Balasaygun | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

At a time of increased scrutiny about the pay gap between male and female athletes, the Nike deals show that female collegiate and amateur athletes are emerging as winners in the early days of the NIL era. "I think most people knew that women athletes in particular were going to see great opportunities," Rishe said. "That's why it's exciting to see, but not surprising to see a lot of female college athletes solidify various and sometimes lucrative NIL deals." Women's social media presence influences dealsClark ranks as the tenth most profitable college women's basketball player and Jones comes in twelfth, according to On3's "College Women's Basketball NIL Rankings." Female athletes already are doing their part in spreading the message about the future of women in sports and as public figures.

☆ No slowing down for American Meyers Taylor after dazzling Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

2022 Beijing Olympics - Victory Ceremony - Bobsleigh - Women's Monobob - National Sliding Centre, Beijing, China - February 14, 2022. Elana Meyers Taylor of the United States celebrates on the podium with her silver medal. But the lion-hearted Meyers Taylor, who is taking time off as she is pregnant with her second child, is ready for more next year. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"I will go back to competing afterwards," Meyers Taylor told Reuters. Asked if she would take on a role in the in 2030, Meyers Taylor chuckled and said: "The problem is in 2030, I think I could still probably be competitive."

☆ Lawmakers ask Commerce Dept. to curb U.S. gun exports - letter
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Mike Stone | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The letter, which was signed by Warren, Senator Chris Murphy and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, was sent to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterIn 2020, President Donald Trump's administration eased firearms exports when it moved export license oversight from the U.S. State Department to the Commerce Department. However, in the first 16 months since the Commerce Department took over firearm export licensing, it approved nearly $16 billion worth of licenses. The lawmakers, citing U.S government data, said that was a 30% increase from when the State Department controlled firearms licensing. Warren and the other Democrats also expressed concern that since taking over oversight, the Commerce Department had denied 0.4% of license applications and approved 95%.

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