(Christian Headlines) Most Americans believe transgender athletes should only play on teams that correspond to their birth sex, according to a new CBS News poll that mirrors an earlier Gallup survey. The CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,073 U.S. adults found that 60 percent believe transgender athletes should only be "allowed to play on the team that matches the sex they … [Read more...] about 60 Percent of Americans Oppose Biological Boys Playing on Girls’ Teams: CBS News Poll
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Brett Favre on Transgender Athlete Competing in the Olympics: ‘Unfair’
(The Hill) Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre said Tuesday that he doesn’t support transgender New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard competing in the upcoming Olympic games. In a recent episode of his podcast “Bolling with Favre” Favre told co-host Eric Bolling that he doesn’t approve of Hubbard competing in the women's event. "It's a man … [Read more...] about Brett Favre on Transgender Athlete Competing in the Olympics: ‘Unfair’
How Shared Priorities and Christian Values Bind Colts’ Carson Wentz With Frank Reich
(ESPN) The bond between Colts coach Frank Reich and quarterback Carson Wentz can be traced to a three-minute car ride across the North Dakota State campus to the football facility. It was 2016 and Wentz was expected to be one of the top picks in the NFL draft. Reich, then offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, wanted to sneak in a few extra minutes with his … [Read more...] about How Shared Priorities and Christian Values Bind Colts’ Carson Wentz With Frank Reich
Ben Zobrist, World Series Hero for the Cubs, Sues Former Pastor for Alleged Affair With His Wife
Bob Smietana (RNS) Ben Zobrist, who helped the Chicago Cubs break a century-old championship drought, has sued his former pastor for millions in damages. In a complaint filed in Tennessee circuit court, Zobrist alleges his former pastor engaged in an “inappropriate sexual relationship” with Zobrist's wife and betrayed the confidence placed in him. The complaint alleges … [Read more...] about Ben Zobrist, World Series Hero for the Cubs, Sues Former Pastor for Alleged Affair With His Wife
43-Y-O Trans-Identified Male Qualifies To Compete in Women’s Weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics
(The Christian Post) A 43-year-old trans-identified biological male has qualified to compete in women’s weightlifting later this summer at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Laurel Hubbard, a biological male from New Zealand, has been competing against women for years. The athlete's qualification for a spot on the nation’s weightlifting team marks the first time a … [Read more...] about 43-Y-O Trans-Identified Male Qualifies To Compete in Women’s Weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics