33 m. ago Trump does impersonation of transgender weightlifter at Alabama graduation speech

Donald Trump appeared to mock transgender athletes during a University of Alabama graduation speech, referring to them as ‘a transitions person’ before breaking into a physical comedy routine.

Politics

40 h. ago Europa League glory will not rescue Manchester United’s season, warns Amorim

Manager says addressing wider problems matters more Amorim confident United ‘are prepared’ for Athletic tieRuben Amorim has said even winning the Europa League will not save Manchester United’s season, the head coach stating that only “good decisions” can transform his side in the long term.United are at Athletic Bilbao for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg, conscious that claiming the competition will conclude a troubled campaign with silverware and Champions League qualification. With United in 14th and certain to finish in their lowest position in the Premier League, it would also give Amorim a trophy after taking over in late October. However, the Portuguese is clear it would not make the campaign a success. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the Supreme Court after she was censured by the state House for a social media post about a transgender athlete, a move that comes amid sparring over the issue between the Democratically controlled state and the Trump administration

Society

43 h. ago Schuyler Bailar's trans athletes shorts hit the London Marathon

Schuyler Bailar's trans athletes shorts hit the London Marathon  Outsports

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43 h. ago Runner’s ‘trans athlete’ shorts get him noticed on ‘special’ day at London Marathon

Runner’s ‘trans athlete’ shorts get him noticed on ‘special’ day at London Marathon  Outsports

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3 d. ago John Oliver on RFK Jr: ‘A man who is clearly in way over his worm

The Last Week Tonight host discusses JD Vance meeting the late pope and delves into the decimation of the US healthcare system under Robert F Kennedy JrJohn Oliver kicked off his Sunday evening episode of Last Week Tonight by acknowledging the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 last Monday. Francis died “just a day after meeting with JD Vance – which, honestly, relatable”, he quipped.The host speculated on who could replace Francis, including potential candidates Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, “whose last name apparently translates to pizza dance”. “And I know that it sounds almost offensively Italian,” said Oliver, “but do keep in mind every last name in Italy means pizza dance. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Supreme Court ruling on women 'paints target' on back of transgender people, says cyclist Emily Bridges

Britain's best-known transgender athlete believes the legal judgement by Britain’s top judges will stoke ‘vitriol’ among the trans community

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8 d. ago London Marathon will wait for guidance on trans athletes before making changes

London Marathon will wait for guidance on trans athletes before making changes  Reuters

Politics

9 d. ago Donald Trump is RIGHT to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, says Martina Navratilova

Navratilova, 68, has long voiced her opposition to transgender sportspeople coming against biological females, calling them 'failed male athletes' - despite being subjected to stinging attacks.

Politics

9 d. ago Final chapter of Heartstopper love story to end with Netflix film

Kit Connor, Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney have all become big stars since appearing on the show.

Politics

2 w. ago US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup

USOPC won’t set transgender eligibility rules for LA28LA28 passes $1bn in sponsorship, confirms key venuesUSA Football certified ahead of flag football’s debutThe United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has said it will not set any policy on transgender athlete eligibility ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, despite growing political pressure from the Trump administration and increasing scrutiny over access and inclusion in women’s sport.Speaking Thursday after the committee’s first board meeting of 2025, chief executive Sarah Hirshland said the USOPC had no plans to define eligibility criteria, even as US president Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14201 – titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports – threatens to upend international participation protocols. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls’ sports

It follows weeks of feuding between the administration and the state’s Democratic governor

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2 w. ago Trump administration sues Maine over trans athletes in girls’ sports

It follows weeks of feuding between the administration and the state’s Democratic governor

Politics

2 w. ago John Oliver skewers ‘toddler’ Trump’s tariffs fiasco and JD Vance’s role in administration

Comedian rebukes president for ‘total chaos’ of economic policy and warns: ‘The monkey still has a gun!’

Politics

2 w. ago Brownlee brothers relive an iconic moment as they share how being an elite athlete translates to saving money

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee built an impressive athletics career together - now they want to help young people build up their savings.

Economics

3 w. ago ITV Emmerdale star hints at major 'fallout' for John Sugden after Nate death

Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth has spoken out about his character John Sugden's upcoming storyline after it was revealed that he killed Nate Robinson earlier this week

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3 w. ago Trump administration to refer Maine to Justice Department over transgender participation in sports

The deadline has arrived for Maine officials to reach a resolution with the U.S. Education Department over a finding that the state violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports

Politics

3 w. ago Olivia Munn breaks silence on relationship with surrogate who carried her daughter

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are among many celebrity couples who have welcomed a child via surrogate. 

Politics

3 w. ago Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth issues warning to fans as John Sugden's secrets revealed

Emmerdale's John Sugden finally let viewers in on his secrets as they saw the ITV soaps villain was capable of and now actor Oliver Farnworth has issued a warning

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's John Sugden actor teases more deaths with huge 'battle' ahead

Emmerdale's John Sugden actor Oliver Farnworth has hinted more characters could be in danger as the killer goes to desperate lengths to cover up his crimes on the ITV soap

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