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Fox News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Aaron Rodgers speaks out against trans athletes in women's sports
NFL star Aaron Rodgers became one of the highest-profile athletes to speak out against allowing biologically male transgender athletes to compete in women's sports Wednesday. During an interview with Joe Rogan, Rodgers made his stance on the issue clear, calling the transgender movement "anti-woman." "The trans woman movement is actually anti-woman," Rodgers told "The Joe Rogan Experience." Rodgers then clarified the belief applies mainly in sports. "That's what I mean — sports. You're not seeing trans men dominating anything. It's because there's a biological difference." Rodgers is an unsigned free agent after departing the New York Jets after two seasons. The 41-year-old former MVP has been a lightning rod of controversy in the media for expressing conservative opinions during podcast appearances the last four years. The quarterback was invited to become the running mate of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Kennedy's independent presidential campaign in 2024. Now, Rodgers joins fellow former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and wide receiver Donald Driver in taking a vocal stance against allowing trans athletes to compete in women's sports. Favre has been outspoken about the topic since 2021. Rodgers spoke out at a critical time in the ongoing debate over the issue. President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that institutions across the country allow only biological females to compete in women's and girls athletics. However, many Democrat-run states have openly defied Trump's order, prompting both internal and federal backlash. The U.S. Department of Education is investigating multiple states' high school sports leagues for potential Title IX violations, and the Department of Justice is engaged in legal battles with Maine and Minnesota over the issue. A January New York Times/Ipsos survey found the vast majority of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, don't think transgender athletes should be permitted to compete in women's sports. "Thinking about transgender female athletes — meaning athletes who were male at birth but who currently identify as female — do you think they should or should not be allowed to compete in women's sports?" the survey asked. Of the 2,128 respondents who participated, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women's sports. Of the 1,025 respondents who identified as Democrats or leaning Democrat, 67% said transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete with women. Among 1,022 Republicans, that number was 94%. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"God made you how he made you": Super Bowl champ backs Donald Trump's controversial ban on trans athletes in female sports competitions
Donald Driver joins Trump in backing executive order against trans athletes in women's sports (Credit: Getty Images) In a bold and controversial move, President Donald Trump delivered on a key campaign promise by signing an executive order titled 'No Men in Women's Sports', effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in female sports divisions. The decision has not only stirred intense political debate but also attracted increasing backing from high-profile figures in the sporting world, including NFL legends Donald Driver and Brett Favre. Donald Driver joins Trump in backing executive order against trans athletes in women's sports The executive order, designed to reinforce the traditional understanding of biological sex in competitive sports, comes amid a wave of public discourse around fairness and inclusivity in athletics. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, nearly two-thirds of American adults favor regulations that require transgender athletes to compete based on their sex assigned at birth. Trump's administration has taken a hardline stance, even going so far as to file a lawsuit against the state of Maine after its Governor vocally opposed the federal mandate. Donald Driver, a Super Bowl champion and former wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, became one of the latest sports icons to voice support for Trump's action. Speaking to Fox News, Driver emphasized the importance of aligning sports participation with one's biological identity. 'I think, you know, God made you how he made you,' Driver said. 'And I think, at the end of the day, if he made you a male, then you compete in male sports. He made you a female, you compete in female sports.' Driver, a father of both sons and daughters, reflected on how personal experiences have shaped his perspective. 'You have to be very open-minded to the situation, but you also have to understand that you have to be very transparent in the conversation,' he added. 'For me, I think if God made you a certain way, then that's the sport you compete in.' Driver's sentiments were echoed by fellow Packers icon Brett Favre, who criticized officials for allowing a transgender athlete, Ada Gallagher, to compete in a high school girls' track event in Oregon. 'This shouldn't be okay and shame on all the officials who would allow this,' Favre stated via social media, sparking widespread discussion online. Favre also praised Trump's directive, calling it a necessary action in today's complex social climate. 'I appreciate President @realDonaldTrump signing an initiative to keep biological boys from competing against females,' he said. 'It's sad that this had to happen in this day and age, but glad it was done.' Trump, in announcing the executive order, framed the decision as a battle for the integrity of women's sports. 'The radical left has waged an all-out campaign to erase the very concept of biological sex and replace it with a militant transgender ideology. With this executive order, the war on women's sports is over,' he declared. As political tensions rise and societal views remain sharply divided, it is clear that voices from the sports community—particularly those with longstanding legacies like Driver and Favre—are becoming increasingly influential in shaping the national conversation around transgender participation in athletics. Also Read: NFL announces 2026 Draft location as fans turn their eyes beyond Green Bay's 2025 spotlight
Toronto Sun
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Super Bowl champ on transgender athletes in sports: ‘God made you how he made you'
'So, I think, at the end of the day, that's how God made you, so you have to compete in the sport that God made you in.' Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers catches a 15-yard touchdown reception during a game in 2011. Getty Images A former Super Bowl champion has joined in the ever-growing debate about transgender athletes in sports. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Donald Driver, who won the NFL's biggest prize with the Green Bay Packers in 2011, says that transgender athletes shouldn't be allowed to compete in female sports and that they should 'compete in the sport that God made you in.' The former wide receiver's comments come at a time during which transgender athletes have come under fire from U.S. President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order earlier this year banning them from female competitions. Driver, apparently, has sided with the highest power on the subject. 'I think, you know, God made you how he made you,' Driver told Fox News . 'And I think, at the end of the day, if he made you a male, then you compete in male sports. He made you a female, you compete in female sports. I think, at the end of the day, you can't compete at that level. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Girls are sometimes faster than guys, guys are sometimes faster than girls. Sometimes guys are stronger, sometimes girls are not. So, I think, at the end of the day, that's how God made you, so you have to compete in the sport that God made you in. 'So that's where I see fit in that, knowing that I have girls and boys. You have to be very open-minded to the situation, but you also have to understand that you have to be very transparent in the conversation. 'For me, I think if God made you a certain way, then that's the sport you compete in.' Read More In the U.S., Trump's ban to protect females in women's and girls' sports has been praised by many, but protested by others who argue trans athletes should be entitled to compete under whichever category they choose. Several states have defied the executive order since it was signed earlier this year, leading to ongoing furor over the subject. Driver, who retired in 2012, played his entire 14-year NFL career with the Packers. A four-time all-pro had 743 receptions in his career for 10,137 receiving yards and scored 61 touchdowns. Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Federal Elections Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs
Fox News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: NFL Draft countdown
NFL MOCK DRAFT – The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off tonight! Here's a look at the final mock draft from the Fox News Digital Sports team before the big event. Continue reading … 'GOING TO STAY' – Speculation has swirled that the Titans could trade out of the top spot to kick off the draft in Green Bay. However, general manager Mike Borgonzi made it clear that Tennessee is staying put. Continue reading … NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE – Super Bowl champion Donald Driver recalled to Fox News Digital what his NFL Draft experience was like as others like him await their names being called between Thursday night and Saturday evening. Continue reading … QB CLASS – Quarterback prospects typically garner the most attention leading up to the annual NFL Draft, and this year is no exception. Here's a look back at how some signal callers drafted in the past few years have panned out. Continue reading … TOP PROSPECT – Ashton Jeanty rose to stardom this past season as he rushed for the second-most yards in a college season on record. The former Boise State star spoke to Fox News Digital ahead of tonight's NFL Draft. Continue reading … EYES ON SHEDEUR – Some projections have Shedeur Sanders landing in the first three picks of the NFL Draft, while others have him falling to the second round. The former Colorado quarterback dropped a hint about his potential landing spot. Continue reading … 'I'M READY'– Highly-touted wide receiver prospect Tetairoa McMillan is widely projected to be a first-round pick. But he's hoping to make an immediate impact wherever he ultimately lands. Continue reading … DRAFT DAY STORY – In 2009, Clay Matthews was surrounded by friends and family when the Green Bay Packers called and told him they would be picking him, but his mother initially thought her son would be joining Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Continue reading … TWO-WAY PLAYER? – As the debate about whether Travis Hunter should be deployed as a full-time offensive or defensive player in the NFL rages on, the former Colorado star has consistently expressed his hopes of being a two-way NFL player. Continue reading … STILL RIVALS – Lions president Rod Wood fanned the flames during a discussion about this year's NFL Draft, which will take place in Green Bay on Thursday night. Detroit, home to the Packers' top rival, hosted the event last year. Continue reading … 'ONE-OF-A-KIND' – Steve "Mongo" McMichael, a key part of the Chicago Bears' famed defense during the 1980s, has died. The NFL announced the Hall of Famer's passing on Wednesday. McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in 2021. He was 67. Continue reading … 'ANTI-WOMAN' – The White House told Fox News Digital that the lawsuit against the Trump administration, announced by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, concerning transgender athletes' inclusion in women's and girls' sports was "creepy and anti-woman," Continue reading … PUSHING BACK – Maine GOP state Rep. Laurel Libby filed an emergency appeal with the First Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday over a recent ruling that upheld her censure in the legislature. Continue reading … READY TO GO – Get full 2025 NFL Draft coverage with real-time picks, expert analysis and can't-miss moments from FOX Sports. Continue reading … FROM OUTKICK – OutKick's Armando Salguero spent weeks gathering information from NFL scouts and team executives to help him compile a mock draft. Continue reading … WATCH NOW – FOX Sports' "Breakfast Ball" co-host Danny Parkins reveals his first 10 picks in his first and final NFL mock draft. Watch here … FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fox News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-Packers star Donald Driver recalls 'ups and downs' of NFL Draft experience
Donald Driver was one of the most fearsome wide receivers the Green Bay Packers have had in recent memory. He went to the Pro Bowl four times and was on the team's 2010 Super Bowl run. He had 743 catches for 10,137 yards and 61 touchdowns. The numbers he put up and the accolades he received may have come as a surprise. He was not a wide receiver who was projected to become an NFL star. In fact, the Alcorn State alum was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 draft. There were 24 wide receivers selected before him. Driver recalled to Fox News Digital what his NFL Draft experience was like as others like him await their names being called between Thursday night and Saturday evening. "Mine was ups and downs," Driver said. "I think it was exciting in the beginning, because you know that you have the opportunity to play at the highest level and this has always been a kid's dream to play in the NFL. But then, during the process, it could be the most stressful just sitting there waiting for your name to be called. "But I think once your name is called, then it's the greatest feeling in the world, because now you have this opportunity to play the game and hopefully play it for a very long time and play it at a high level." Out of the wide receiver draft class, only Torry Holt had more receiving yards than Driver. Other names in the class included David Boston (pick No. 8), Peerless Price (pick No. 53), Marty Booker (pick No. 78), Brandon Stokley (pick No. 105), Na Brown (pick No. 130), Darran Hall (pick No. 186) and Dee Miller (pick No. 196). Driver told Fox News Digital he thought he was going to be selected as high as the fourth round. "I was projected to go in that fourth-round projection, but unfortunately, the teams that said they were going to take me in the fourth round didn't," he said. "They took other receivers instead of me and I had to sit there and watch … And when you think back at it, when I think back now, I don't think I was as happy back then than I am now." Driver was on the same team as Antonio Freeman, Bill Schroeder, Corey Bradford, Desmond Howard, Charles Jordan and Jahine Arnold. He only played in six games in his rookie season, tallying three catches on six targets for 31 yards and a touchdown. Driver explained how he was able to stay motivated to keep playing despite not getting ample playing time right away. "I think everyone has a passion and a purpose of why they get into the National Football League," he said. "My purpose was that I wanted to make sure that my family didn't have to ever work again. My mom worked. She worked multiple jobs. She worked at house cleaning. She was also a security guard, and then she raised four other siblings plus myself, and it was just difficult. "There's nights where mom didn't have food to eat, and we didn't know that. We were struggling living in U-Haul trucks. We saw the suffer. And for that, I wanted to make sure that she never had to go through that pain and suffering again, so I knew this was a great opportunity for me, and sometimes we have to find a purpose. For me, that was my purpose, to make sure that I could take care of her the rest of my life." Driver played 14 years in the NFL. He currently serves as the chief motivation officer for SURGE by BSN Sports. He's looking to empower young girls to stay in sports and to help male coaches have the tools to keep those girls properly motivated. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
