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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order preventing transgender women from competing in female sports categories, with the Department of Education enforcing investigations on non-compliant high schools. Republicans see it as restoring fairness, while LGBT advocates call it discriminatory. The order covers high schools, universities, and grassroots sports, and aims to prevent transgender athletes from competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent to report on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to delivering factual news. Donations enable journalists to cover stories from all angles. The upcoming UFC 312 event will feature a rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland for the middleweight title, alongside a strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. The event will take place in Australia and can be...

Gabriele Marcotti, a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com, discusses the trends observed during the recent winter transfer window, noting that most top clubs avoided major spending due to financial constraints and market uncertainties. Manchester City was a notable exception, spending significantly to secure five players, while other lower-ranked clubs engaged in panic buying. Loan deals have also become common, with clubs utilizing them to manage budgets and offload high-earning players, showcasing a shift in the...

The planned super-fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford has collapsed, according to The Ring, despite being one of the biggest in boxing on a 2025 wishlist. Crawford's unbeaten record and Canelo's titles were at stake in the fight, which would have seen Crawford move up two divisions. Both fighters have impressive records and titles in multiple weight classes, with Canelo most recently defeating Edgar Berlanga and Crawford becoming undisputed welterweight champion in their...

Michael DiRocco, an NFL reporter at ESPN, covers the Jacksonville Jaguars and previously covered the University of Florida. Grant Udinski, named the new offensive coordinator for the Jaguars, went from living in his car to coaching in the NFL, bringing success to the Vikings organization. Udinski's coaching journey started as a graduate assistant at Baylor and eventually led to a successful season with the Vikings in 2024, helping quarterback Sam Darnold excel. Full Article

Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler led with 21 points and eight assists as No. 4 Tennessee defeated No. 15 Missouri 85-81, with Igor Milicic Jr. contributing 21 points and four blocks. In another game, No. 2 Duke beat Syracuse 83-54 with Tyrese Proctor scoring 16 points, while No. 17 Memphis secured an 83-71 win over Tulsa behind PJ Haggerty's 23 points. Rutgers upset No. 23 Illinois 82-73 with Dylan Harper posting 28 points, and No....