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Women’s tennis to gene test for gender

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BERLIN (AP) — The Women's Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective today – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The WTA updated its women's eligibility policy to include gender screening "based on biological sex" this week "to preserve the integrity of women's professional tennis and maintain fair competition conditions for all players." The new policy takes the organization in line with the eligibility policy introduced by the International Olympic Committee in March to align with U.S. President Donald ...

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Today American Legion baseball Felch at Post 44 Blues (doubleheader), 5 p.m. Wednesday American Legion baseball Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, 15-Under at Post 44 Reds (doubleheader), 4 p.m. Thursday American Legion baseball Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, 15-Under at Post 44 Reds (doubleheader), noon Negaunee Jr. Diamonds at Escanaba (doubleheader), 5 p.m. Friday American Legion baseball Post 44 Reds at Michigan Veterans Baseball 17-Under state tournament, at Gladstone, time & opponent(s) TBD Legion state tournament play-in: Kingsford at Negaunee Sr. Diamonds (doubleheader), ...

Tigers fail to cash in chances in 3-2 loss Sunday

Michigan Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Johnson (2-4) allowed two hits and walked three. The ...

Spain needs extra time to capture World Cup title

National Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres' first goal of ...

U of M buys out AD Manuel after ‘culture review’

Michigan Sports

ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining three years on his contract and he will step down at the end of 2026, culminating a decade-long run with four national championships and a string of scandals. The announcement ...