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Top Arizona lawmaker spotlights ‘adorable moment’ as Trump signed women’s sports executive order

EXCLUSIVE: Arizona’s Senate president, Republican Sen. Warren Petersen, spoke to Fox News Digital after attending President Donald Trump’s signing of the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order, which Petersen called an “incredible” moment for female athletes nationwide.

“I think the impact is huge,” Petersen told Fox News Digital shortly after witnessing Trump sign the highly anticipated executive order to keep biological males out of women’s sports, fulfilling one of his most prominent campaign promises.

“We now have a multi-pronged approach to making sure that only girls play in girls sports and boys cannot play in girls sports,” Petersen said. “We’ve passed laws to do this. We’ve been litigating in the courts, and now we have the executive branch issuing an executive order saying that the way they’re interpreting Title IX is just boys and girls. Boys are boys and girls are girls. And if you violate this title, if you allow boys to play in girls sports, then you’re going to lose federal funding, and you’re going to be investigated. I think it’s great news.”

Citing recent polling, Petersen pointed out that 70% of Americans “want to see girls’ sports protected.”

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Sen. Warren Petersen, right, spoke to Fox News Digital about his experience at President Donald Trump’s executive order signing on Wednesday. (Getty Images)

“I think this is a perfect example of why you’re seeing Democrats with the 31% approval rating,” Petersen said. “I think this is a perfect example of what you saw in Arizona, that we increased our majorities, and we won virtually all of our competitive races. So I’m excited. I mean, President Trump is making girl sports great again and that’s good for America. That’s good for American girls. And girls can now pursue their dreams. It has been absolutely ridiculous that you’ve had girls work their whole lives, set goals, work hard only for some boy to come along and snatch their dreams away from them. In sports, it’s really been unthinkable that we have allowed this to happen to some of our girls and some of the women.”

Petersen, who posted a photo at the event with former NCAA swimmer and girls sports activist Riley Gaines, spoke to Fox News Digital about the “disconnect” between the average American voter and Democrat politicians on the issue of girls’ sports.

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President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“They’re totally out of touch with their voters,” Petersen said. “They have this really loud, small faction that’s well-funded and well-organized, but it is by far out of touch with what the vast majority of Americans believe. And quite frankly, it’s out of touch with logic and science. The biggest gaslight that we have had to deal with over the last several years are the Democrats trying to convince the rest of America that boys are girls. I mean, that is total lunacy, totally insane. It flies in the face of just common logic and the voters sent a message loud and clear that they’re not going to have it.”

As Trump was signing the executive order, dozens of young female athletes who were in the audience walked up to the table and surrounded Trump after he invited them over in a moment that Petersen called “incredible.”

“I think it was just a feeling of relief, I can’t believe this battle is over,” Petersen told Fox News Digital. “The boys playing in girls sports, you know, stolen titles from our girls and women. That time is over. And I thought it was really an adorable moment. We’re you’re just extremely grateful for this president.”

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President Donald Trump waves after signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“I think this common sense move that he’s making is just, you know, the reason why his his polling is very high right now. And, you know, people are just so sick of politicians making promises saying they’re going to do things…and nobody can say that Trump is not fulfilling his promises because not only is Trump fulfilling his promises, but he’s doing it at a breakneck speed.”

Petersen, who has filed paperwork to run for attorney general in Arizona, told Fox News Digital that he will continue to fight for the “right side” of this issue in his home state.

“I’m the lead defendant in a case to protect the Save Women’s Sports Act in Arizona,” Petersen explained.

“It’s sitting at the Supreme Court right now. We’re going to see that trial all the way through. We have an attorney general who’s completely out of touch with the rest of the Democrats. She wouldn’t defend the law. She thought it was okay for boys to play in girl sports. So I am defending that law. It’s in the Supreme Court. We are going to see that all the way through.”

Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to [email protected].

February 6, 2025
Fanatics teams up with Kevin Durant’s sports media brand to help athletes’ post-retirement business careers

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Fanatics and Boardroom announced a partnership with one another on Thursday that will aim to help athletes in their business careers after their playing days are over.

Boardroom, the sports media and entertainment platform co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, will collaborate with Fanatics to offer a three-day program of professional development initiatives designed specifically for athletes and their management teams.

The first program, dubbed “Boardroom University,” will take place at the second annual Fanatics Fest, which will be at Javits Center in New York from June 20-22.

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Michael Rubin attends Michael Rubin’s 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Feb. 12, 2022 in Culver City, California. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Fanatics / Getty Images)

The program will incorporate a wide range of experiences, including one-on-one mentorship, dinners with CEOs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders, curated panel discussions, hands-on sessions with Fanatics executives, a Mitchell & Ness design challenge and Boardroom Meeting House at Fanatics Fest.

“The spirit of Boardroom has always been to bring people into the rooms we’re lucky enough to be in and curate spaces to share knowledge,” said Kleiman, who also serves as Durant’s agent. “I’m excited to partner with [Fanatics founder and CEO] Michael Rubin and the team at Fanatics to expand the work they’ve already done in this space and bring some incredible programming to athletes and their teams.”

Kevin Durant, #35 of the Phoenix Suns, reacts after scoring in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on March 3, 2023 in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images / Getty Images)

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Rubin added, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Rich, KD and the entire team at Boardroom to reimagine and elevate Fanatics’ athlete development efforts. Fanatics exists because of the incredible athletes across all sports and the connections they have to fans around the world, and we have a commitment to create opportunities for them to thrive beyond their playing careers. That’s exactly what this program is built to do.”

Another three-day program will take place in December, the offseason for MLB, the WNBA and the National Women’s Soccer League.

Fanatics logo embroidered on a Buffalo Sabres jersey. (Fanatics / Fox News)

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Last year’s Fanatics Fest featured some of the biggest names in sports, including the aforementioned Durant, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Peyton and Eli Manning, Triple H, David Ortiz and Logan and Jake Paul. This year’s event is already set to have Brady, Jayden Daniels, Ja’Marr Chase, and Micah Parsons, with plenty to be announced.

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February 6, 2025
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova says she hates ‘Democrats totally failed’ on protecting women’s sports

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova criticized Democrats on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect girls and women’s sports.

Trump signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order from the East Room of the White House. The order gave federal agencies the power to ensure that entities receiving federal funding abide by original Title IX standards.

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President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Navratilova, a lifelong Democrat who has championed fairness in women’s sports, ridiculed the other side of the aisle for failing to do what the president did.

“I hate that the Democrats totally failed women and girls on this very clear issue of women’s sports being for females only,” she wrote in a post on X.

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It is not the first time Navratilova criticized the political party for not doing more to protect women’s sports. She expressed her frustration last month when the House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Only two Democrats voted with Republicans on the bill.

Martina Navratilova in a joint press conference with Chris Evert on day five of the GNP Saguaros WTA Finals Cancun in Cancun, Mexico, on Nov. 2, 2023. (Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports)

“More Dems need to step up here. I know many who agree but are scared to speak up because of re-election. I say do the right thing. Grow a spine,” she wrote on X.

Before Trump signed the executive order, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt implored the Senate to take the bill up for a vote because executive orders could be overturned.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“It’s incredibly important Congress immediately acts on this priority,” Leavitt added. “I think the president is really setting the tone, making this a very immediate priority for this administration, just as he promised to do on the campaign trail.”

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 6, 2025
Trump executive order on protecting women’s sports draws response from NCAA

The NCAA responded to President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep biological men out of women’s sports Wednesday night.

Trump signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in the East Room of the White House in front of female athletes on National Girls & Women in Sports Day.

NCAA President Charlie Baker responded to the executive order in a statement, saying it provided a “clear, national standard.”

Baker said the NCAA Board of Governors would review it and take steps to align the organization’s policy in the coming days.

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President Donald Trump waves after signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s and girls sports in the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“The NCAA is an organization made up of 1,100 colleges and universities in all 50 states that collectively enroll more than 530,000 student-athletes,” the statement said. “We strongly believe that clear, consistent and uniform eligibility standards would best serve today’s student-athletes instead of a patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions. To that end, President Trump’s order provides a clear, national standard.

“The NCAA Board of Governors is reviewing the executive order and will take necessary steps to align NCAA policy in the coming days, subject to further guidance from the administration. The Association will continue to help foster welcoming environments on campuses for all student-athletes. We stand ready to assist schools as they look for ways to support any student-athletes affected by changes in the policy.”

Trump was joined by Independent Women ambassadors Riley Gaines, Payton McNabb, Paula Scanlan, Sia Liilii, Lauren Miller, Kim Russell, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Linnea Saltz and Lily Mullens.

NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during a press conference celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the NCAA moving its national office to Indianapolis Aug. 13, 2024, at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. (Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar/USA Today Network)

“This doesn’t have to be long. It’s all about common sense,” Trump said before signing the order, adding that “women’s sports will be only for women. The war on women’s sports is over.”

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing before Trump signed the executive order that it “upholds the promise of Title IX.”

Leavitt said Trump expected the NCAA and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to comply.

“He does expect the Olympic committee and the NCAA to no longer allow men to compete in women’s sports,” she said. “I think the president, with the signing of his pen, starts a very public pressure campaign on these organizations to do the right thing for women and for girls.

“Again, this is an incredibly popular position. There have been many notable female athletes who have had the courage to speak out against some very powerful institutions in this country. They deserve to have a voice and a say. The president is bringing their voice to the highest level of the White House. He expects these organizations to comply with this federal executive order he will be signing today.”

Felicia Martin, vice president of the NCAA’s Eligibility Center, spoke at a congressional briefing in Washington Wednesday to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day and suggested the NCAA Board of Governors is already discussing potential policy changes once Trump’s executive order goes into effect.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s and girls sporting events in the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“We know that this is an issue and a national conversation happening around participation,” she said. “The Board of Governors is right now having conversations about what potential next steps might be, but this is absolutely one of those issues that is ongoing.

“But without a national standard that can be applied across the board, all of us are making decisions based on what we think is the best for student-athletes and opportunities.”

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Martin added that she expects more clarity on a national standard later in the day from Trump. She also said the Board of Governors would make its decisions on any policy changes based on the specific details of the executive order.

Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 5, 2025
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Super Bowl LIX nears, Trump takes action to protect women’s sports

TOPSHOT – US President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (JIM WATSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.

PROTECTING WOMEN’S SPORTS – President Donald Trump commemorated National Girls and Women in Sports Day by signing an executive order which includes language on preventing biological men from competing in women’s sports. Continue reading …

TO THE WHITE HOUSE – Riley Gaines and other women’s sports fairness advocates traveled to Washington to join Trump ahead of the signing of an executive order addressing biological men competing against females. Continue reading …

ABIDE BY? – Trump expects the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the NCAA to comply with his executive order barring biological men from women’s sports, the White House press secretary said. Continue reading …

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT – Trump is expected to attend Super Bowl LIX to watch the Chiefs and Eagles compete for a championship. He would be the first sitting president to attend the game. Continue reading …

SECURITY CONCERNS – As NFL players, fans, and others arrive in New Orleans, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem provided an update saying “no credible threats” have been made regarding Super Bowl LIX. Continue reading …

The Caesars Superdome is being prepared for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome on January 16, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

CAUGHT ON CAMERA – Marcus Jordan, the son of Michael Jordan, was seen speeding away from Florida law enforcement officers before his vehicle was found stuck on railroad tracks, dashcam video showed. Continue reading …

WIN BIG – NFL fans who tune into the big game on FOX and Tubi on Sunday will be able to get in on the action with FOX Super 6 Super Bowl LIX. Competitors will have the opportunity to win $1 million. Continue reading …

BIG GAME WATCH PARTY – Super Bowl parties can range from putting out a few bowls of chips and dips for friends to an elaborate setup. Either way, having a TV and party accessories that work best for you is important. Continue reading …

TAILGATING GUIDE – Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just want to gather with friends, it’s essential to have the right items for a Super Bowl tailgate party. Continue reading …

STREAM ON TUBI – The entire Super Bowl LIX, including pre-game, Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, and post-game shows will be available to stream for free on Tubi. Fans just need to complete a hassle-free, no-cost registration. Continue reading …

Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

SOUNDING OFF – Luka Doncic’s father, Sasa, sounded off over “unfair” treatment his son received from the Mavericks. Continue reading …

‘I’M SICK’ – Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was among those stunned by the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Continue reading …

FROM FOX SPORTS – With Super Bowl LIX being the last game on the NFL schedule this season, Super Bowl LIX, it’s time for Tom Brady to hand out his “LFG Players of the Year.” Continue reading …

FROM OUTKICK – During an interview in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX, Patrick Mahomes said his “Christian faith plays a role in everything” he does. Continue reading …

WATCH NOW – Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said the team is “grateful” for the opportunity to avenge their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. FOX Sports’ “Breakfast Ball” discusses the differences between Super Bowl LVII and this year’s matchup. Watch here …

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February 5, 2025
Former NFL star Shaun Alexander supports Trump’s plan to ban trans athletes from girls and women’s sports

Former NFL star running back Shaun Alexander has taken a position on the debate over trans inclusion in girls and women’s sports.

The three-time Pro Bowler expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans inclusion against females, during an interview on “The Ricky Cobb Show” on Wednesday. Alexander cited his experience as a father to nine daughters for his stance on the issue.

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Seattle running back Shaun Alexander runs past Washington defenders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. (Steve Deslich/MCT/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

“I think it’s a good thing,” Alexander said of Trump’s executive order. “My daughters train so hard… for them to train so hard to get to where they are and then to see people who have genetics, they have younger brothers who can compete with them already and they’re 14, so you know, if you’re the same age competing with a boy, that’s just hard, just body structure alone is just hard. So I’m really happy for all the girls.

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Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

“For anything to give an advantage besides hard work is something that would just be crushing for any young lady.”

Alexander’s stance aligns with the vast majority of Americans on the issue, according to data.

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Former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander during the team’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 15, 2018, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A recent New York Times/Ipsos survey found the vast majority of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, don’t think transgender athletes should be permitted to compete in women’s sports. Of the 2,128 people polled, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women’s sports.

Of the 1,025 people who identified as Democrats or leaning Democrat, 67% said transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete with women.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 5, 2025
Trump signs ‘No Men in Women’s Sports’ executive order

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order, fulfilling one of his major campaign promises of keeping biological men out of girls and women’s sports.

Trump signed the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which celebrates female athletes in women’s sports and those who are committed to providing equal access to sports for all females.

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President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

“This doesn’t have to be long. It’s all about common sense,” Trump said before signing the order, adding that “women’s sports will be only for women.”

Trump declared, “the war on women’s sports is over.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing before Trump signed the executive order that it “upholds the promise of Title IX.”

“President Trump pledged to restore common sense to our country and he’s continuing to deliver on that with an executive order that he will sign later today,” she added. “The president will be signing an executive order, keeping men out of women’s sports to defend the safety of athletes, protect competitive integrity and uphold the promise of Title IX.

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs SB2, the Save Women in Sports Act, in the Blue Room at the Capitol Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (IMAGN)

“This common-sense action from President Trump ends the disgusting betrayal of women and girls by the previous administration, who for years catered to radical activists who wanted biological males to be treated as women in workplace, showers, competitive sports, prisons and even rape shelters. Gender ideology insanity is over.”

Leavitt also called on Senate lawmakers to pass the Protection of Women and Girls Sports Act, which the House passed last month. The bill would ban biological males from participating on girls’ school sports teams. The bill would amend federal law to specify that student athletes must participate in school sports teams that coincide with their gender at birth.

Mar 17, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Save Women’s Sports advisor Beth Stelzer holds a press conference outside of the NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship at Georgia Tech. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

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“It’s incredibly important Congress immediately acts on this priority,” Leavitt added. “I think the president is really setting the tone making this a very immediate priority for this administration just as he promised to do on the campaign trail.”

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 5, 2025
Trump expects USOPC, NCAA to comply with executive order barring men from women’s sports

President Donald Trump expects the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the NCAA to comply with his executive order barring biological men from women’s sports, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Wednesday.

Trump will sign the No Men in Women’s Sports executive order later in the day. Leavitt was asked in the briefing how the order will affect the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles.

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President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

“He does expect the Olympic committee and the NCAA to no longer allow men to compete in women’s sports,” Leavitt said. “I think the president, with the signing of his pen, starts a very public pressure campaign on these organizations to do the right thing for women and for girls.

“Again, this is an incredibly popular position. There have been many notable female athletes who have had the courage to speak out against some very powerful institutions in this country. They deserve to have a voice and a say. The president is bringing their voice to the highest level of the White House. He expects these organizations to comply with this federal executive order he will be signing today.”

The U.S. Olympic team has not featured a transgender woman. It has featured an athlete who was transgender nonbinary. Laurel Hubbard, a transgender woman, competed in weightlifting for the New Zealand team. Canadian soccer player Quinn came out as nonbinary and transgender in 2020.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses reporters, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The 2024 Paris Olympics included a gender controversy concerning two boxers who competed in the women’s division. The International Olympic Committee made clear each boxer was eligible to compete in female weight classes.

Trump made fairness in women’s sports a major campaign issue on his way to winning the presidential election over former Vice President Kamala Harris in November.

At the beginning of January, a federal judge blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to redefine sex in Title IX as “gender identity.” Then, Trump’s Department of Education told K-12 schools and higher learning institutions that Title IX protections would be recognized on the basis of biological sex.

Trump made clear in December he was going to end the “transgender lunacy.”

Fox News Digital reached out to the IOC, USOPC and the NCAA for comment on Trump’s executive order.

NCAA president Charlie Baker spoke to Congress about trans inclusion in collegiate sports in December.

A view of the Olympic rings in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)

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“We’re a national governing body and we follow federal law,” he said at the time. “Clarity on this issue at the federal level would be very helpful.”

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 5, 2025
Riley Gaines, advocates to join Trump for executive order keeping biological men out of women’s sports

Advocates for fairness in women’s sports will join President Donald Trump on Wednesday as he is expected to sign an executive order to keep biological men from competing against females.

Independent Women ambassadors Riley Gaines, Payton McNabb, Paula Scanlan, Sia Liilii, Lauren Miller, Kim Russell, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Linnea Saltz and Lily Mullens will be at the White House for the signing.

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Riley Gaines gives a speech at Penn State. (Riley Gaines)

The executive order will come on National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, which celebrates female athletes from across women’s sports and those who are committed to providing equal access to sports for all females. The executive order will concern public institutions, OutKick confirmed on Tuesday.

“National Girls and Women in Sports Day is incredibly special to me, more so now after experiencing the injustice of competing against a male firsthand and talking to hundreds of other female athletes and parents with similar stories,” Gaines, who is the host of OutKick’s “Gaines for Girls” podcast, said in a news release. “Who could have predicted back in 1987 when the day was created that we would be fighting to keep men out of women’s sports?

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Paula Scanlan, left, and Riley Gaines attend the DailyWire+ Red Carpet Premiere of “Lady Ballers” on Nov. 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Davis/Getty Images for Bentkey Ventures)

“Luckily, we now have a president in the White House that has already proven he stands with women and actually knows what a ‘woman’ is. I’m counting on the Senate to bring Sen. Tuberville’s Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to a vote as soon as possible and send it on to the president’s desk.”

Trump made fairness in women’s sports a major campaign issue on his way to winning the presidential election over former Vice President Kamala Harris in November.

At the beginning of January, a federal judge blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to redefine sex in Title IX as “gender identity.” Then, Trump’s Department of Education told K-12 schools and higher learning institutions that Title IX protections would be recognized on the basis of biological sex.

Trump made clear in December he was going to end the “transgender lunacy.”

Then-former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Evan Vucci/AP)

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“As someone who was directly impacted by a male athlete on my college women’s swim team, I know how important it is to preserve female-only sport and space,” Scanlan, a former UPenn swimmer and teammate of Lia Thomas, added. “Current and future female athletes shouldn’t be subjected to what my teammates and I went through. Thankfully, the current administration is following through on promises to stop the insanity.”

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 5, 2025
Young sports fans’ relationship with betting underscores unifying aspect, study suggests

Sports gambling in the U.S. has ramped up since states began to implement their own laws and restrictions around the activity.

Most sports are able to place a bet on their phone or mobile device without ever having to step into a casino or talk to a bookie in a dark alley. The easy access has made it so those of a younger generation, specifically Gen Z or those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, can wager on nearly every sporting event in the world.

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Those young fans’ betting trends have underscored the notion that sports is one of the great unifiers in the world.

A survey conducted by Bookies.com and shared with Fox News Digital showed that 80% of more than 270 Gen Z respondents showed that they wagered with people of a different demographic. Additionally, 45% who wagered with friends who have a different ideology or presidential vote were three times more likely to listen to that person’s opposing viewpoint.

“Sports is the last and ultimate unifier, and the Super Bowl is the greatest and last unifying event. It is the only time all year when everyone is watching the same event at the same time on the same platform,” Bookies.com senior betting analyst Bill Speros told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “So, that unification just sort of runs downhill from there.

“The interesting thing about the demographics that struck me was that when you pick a side on a bet, let’s say you’re in a chat group or in a Reddit page or something, and you pick a side, and you say, ‘I like the under in the Super Bowl,’ and everybody else who picks the under on the Super Bowl is going to agree with you. They don’t know who you are. They don’t know what your race is. They don’t know your nationality. They don’t know your politics. They just know that you’re in agreement with them on the under in the Super Bowl.”

Speros added that if a young bettor is interacting with like-minded sports fans online, they weren’t necessarily seeing who the other person was on the other side of a username.

“So, the reason why this sort of cuts across demographics is that when you come into contact with someone over betting per se, you’re doing it based on how you believe a game or an outcome is going to go, and you’re not seeing the person’s face. You’re not knowing who they are [politically],” he said. “Your first interaction with them is that ‘Hey, we agree on this, right?’ It’s a positive interaction.

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“Any time you have a positive interaction with someone, you’re more likely to build a relationship. Nowadays in society, we see our differences first, and then we realize we have a lot in common. With this, everyone sees that commonality first and then later on down the line they might realize they have some differences.”

The survey suggested that young people were building relationships through sports betting, with friends being the most common betting partner. About 55% of respondents said they made friends because of betting.

The study also suggested young fans were more inclined to research a game and thus learn the history and geography of a particular team or city. About 41% of Gen Z bettors said they learned where a city, state or county is thanks to sports betting.

The Super Bowl is routinely the biggest sports betting event of the year. The study said 74% of young people were most likely to bet during the game.

With every high that comes from winning a bet, there’s the low that comes from losing. Gambling is fun for the split-second rush, but getting in over your head is a serious problem that scores of Americans deal with on a daily basis.

Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

Speros told Fox News Digital he gives everyone the same piece of advice.

“My first piece of advice is don’t bet,” he said. “My second piece of advice is, if you choose to bet, only bet what you can afford to lose. And that means set a budget. It’s a very simple way to figure out if you’re able to gamble responsibly or not.

“You always have to go into gambling with [the mindset of], ‘OK, this is money that I may lose.’ So it’s not going to have an adverse effect on the rest of my life. So it has to be money that you can afford or are willing to part with.”

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Super Bowl LIX is set to be played between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The game will be broadcast on FOX and fans can live stream it on Tubi. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 5, 2025