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South Dakota governor pushes changes to transgender sports ban

South Dakota governor pushes changes to transgender sports ban

Noem's proposal would limit the ban to high school and elementary sports and exclude collegiate athletics. Opponents of the bill had warned it would cause the state to lose out on millions of dollars if it prompted the NCAA to withdraw tournaments from South Dakota.
by The Associated Press

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Wave of bills to block trans athletes has no basis in science, researcher says

Wave of bills to block trans athletes has no basis in science, researcher says

Legislation in several states would limit or prohibit transgender women from competing in women's athletics. An expert on sex differences in athletes says the bills aren't rooted in science.
by Tinbete Ermyas and Kira Wakeam

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Before March Madness, college athletes declare they are #NotNCAAProperty

Before March Madness, college athletes declare they are #NotNCAAProperty

"Players ISOLATED entire year to help make this tournament happen," tweeted Rutgers senior Geo Baker. "NCAA: rewarded w/ $900 million. Players: rewarded w/ free deodorant and small boxed meals."
by Laurel Wamsley

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UConn frosh Paige Bueckers leads women's AP All-America team

UConn frosh Paige Bueckers leads women's AP All-America team

The freshman guard from Hopkins, Minn., has delivered record-breaking performances and earned a spot on The Associated Press women's basketball All-American team Wednesday. She's only the third freshman to make the AP team, joining Oklahoma's Courtney Paris and UConn's Maya Moore.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the coach compiled a 54-96 regular-season record over eight years in the Big Ten and had only three conference finishes higher than 10th place.
by The Associated Press

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Record-setting Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement at 42

Record-setting Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement at 42

Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the NFL’s leader in career completions and yards passing, has decided to retire after 20 NFL seasons, including his last 15 with New Orleans.
by The Associated Press

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What we know about how climate change is affecting walleye

What we know about how climate change is affecting walleye

It’s the center of many Minnesota traditions, but the prized fish isn’t exempt from the effects of climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota musher removed from Iditarod race after testing positive for COVID-19

Gunnar Johnson, 52, of Duluth, Minn., was withdrawn from the event at the McGrath, Ala., checkpoint, the organizers said in a news release. Johnson, the former city attorney of Duluth, did not come into close contact with race personnel or community members.
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