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National Post
08-07-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Female cyclist defends decision to not take podium with transgender winner
A female cyclist took a stand by not taking a stand — on the podium. Article content Julie Cutts Peterson refused to take to the stage after finishing second in a women's cycling race last week that was won by a transgender athlete. Article content Article content Article content 🏆 A man won the @usacycling women's masters 55-59 national championship road race today. Here's "Katheryn/KJ" (James) Phillips proudly standing on the top step. Second place and rightful winner Julie Peterson is absent from the podium.👍 Why does USAC continue to allow this? — 🚲 (@i_heart__bikes) July 1, 2025 Article content 'At the finish line, I was upset. I said, 'I did not want to race against a man,'' Peterson said, referring to a post-race statement that made the crowd gasp. 'In my mind, I was like, 'I can say that, I have freedom of speech.' Article content 'I was raised believing in the Bible where men are created by God and God created women from men, I was born and raised in America, where I learned my pronouns and I took science classes that taught me about XX and XY and I believe that most Americans and people worldwide would support men not being in women's categories.' Article content Peterson came in second place to Katheryn 'KJ' Phillips — a transgender athlete who was born a biological male — at the Lyons Masters National Championships in Wisconsin on July 1. Article content Peterson is one of several veteran female cyclists who have spoken out against USA Cycling, claiming the organization failed to disclose the participation of a transgender athlete. Article content Article content Peterson said she only knew that a transgender athlete was in the race after Phillips came 'out of nowhere' during the final sprint. Article content Article content 'I knew at that sprint that that was a man's sprint,' Peterson said, while noting her experience riding among both men and women. Article content It was a shock to Peterson and other competitors, who claim that Phillips' name was not included on the registration list, 'which means that we were not given the information that he would be racing in our category before the race started.' Article content
Fox News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
WNBA official believes players 'have zero idea what real media exposure is,' new book says
The WNBA is more popular than it's ever been, but apparently, one WNBA official believes the players don't know how to handle it. USA Today columnist Christine Brennan launched her new book, "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports," on Tuesday, and in it, she highlighted the behind-the-scenes of her back-and-forth with DiJonai Carrington that prompted a scathing statement from the Women's National Basketball Players Association in September. Carrington poked Caitlin Clark in a game earlier last season, and many on social media believed that she may have done it on purpose and laughed about it afterward. In a move she described as "journalism 101," Brennan asked Carrington about the incident and whether she made fun of it later on – she denied doing both. However, another one of Clark's rivals, DeWanna Bonner, confronted Brennan just minutes after her back and forth with Carrington, Brennan claimed. Bonner, who was Carrington's teammate at the Connecticut Sun at the time, approached Brennan, saying that she had "attacked" and "disrespected" Carrington. She used both accusations twice each. Brennan then discussed the situation with members of the Sun, then-head coach Stephanie White (who is now Clark's coach with the Indiana Fever), and a WNBA official, who said her questions were "fine." Brennan revealed that the WNBA official said to her that as long as questions are not "vulgar, rude or inappropriate," then they pass the official's "test." But then, the official dropped a bomb on Brennan. "Unfortunately, most of our players have zero idea what real media exposure is," the official said, according to the book. "They don't know what real coverage is, they have been shielded at college and then they come to the WNBA not knowing what real questions are. Frankly, our players just don't get it." Brennan said the official "requested their name not be used due to the sensitive nature of the issue." Neither the WNBA nor the WNBPA have responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment regarding the official's reported sentiments. In her book, Brennan also wrote, "A top WNBA official told me 'this happens everywhere. Why are our players so surprised. Why are they not prepared for it?'" Brennan said Carrington also took issue with reporters, including herself, the next day, claiming they were "talking s---" about NaLyssa Smith, her partner who just so happened to be on the Fever. Brennan claimed the two other reporters were simply discussing "a bit of a Fever strategy that had just been noticed on the court." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
The Independent
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Wimbledon set for another new women's winner after Barbora Krejcikova exit
A new name will be on the Wimbledon women's title for the eighth successive tournament after defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina were knocked out in the third round. Krejcikova had her blood pressure taken on court during a medical timeout in the deciding set of her 2-6 6-3 6-4 loss to 10th seed Emma Navarro. The 29-year-old Czech player appeared visibly distressed for the remainder of the match. She was frequently bent over with her hands on her knees before being in tears at the back of the court ahead of the final two games. Not since Serena Williams lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish for the seventh and final time in 2016 has a female former champion triumphed in SW19. In contrast, there have only been five different winners of the men's competition – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz – during the past 22 years. Rybakina earlier suffered a rain-delayed 7-6 (6) 6-3 upset against 22-year-old Dane Clara Tauson. The 11th seed made 31 unenforced errors across the contest, including sending a straightforward forehand long on match point. Tauson's reward for one of the biggest wins of her career is a last-16 meeting with five-time grand slam champion Iga Swiatek, who beat Danielle Collins in straight sets. Teenage seventh seed Mirra Andreeva awaits Navarro after she rushed into round four with a straight-sets win over American world number 55 Hailey Baptiste. With inclement conditions temporarily halting play on the outer courts, the 18-year-old Russian cruised to a 6-1 6-3 victory under the Court One roof. Aside from world number one Aryna Sabalenka, who overcame Britain's Emma Raducanu on Friday evening, Andreeva is the highest seeded player remaining in the women's draw following a series of upsets across week one. Liudmila Samsonova joins compatriot Andreeva in the second week after hitting a monster serve of 128 miles per hour in her 6-2 6-3 victory over Daria Kasatkina. Samsonova's effort was just short of the Wimbledon women's record of 129mph – set by Venus Williams in 2008. Kasatkina, who switched allegiance from Russia to Australia earlier this year after publicly criticising her country's LGBTQ+ laws and the war in Ukraine, trailed 6-2 2-0 when play was temporarily halted by rain and could not mount a comeback.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Matildas vs Panama international friendly — live blog and scores from Bunbury
Fresh from two matches against Slovenia, the Matildas meet their next challenge in the shape of Panama, as Bunbury's Hands Oval hosts the opening friendly. Follow our liver blog.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WNBA coming back to Detroit: Expansion franchise announced for 2029 season
Professional women's basketball — finally — is returning to the Motor City. Detroit will receive a WNBA expansion team in 2029, the league announced Monday, June 30. The WNBA also is expanding into two other cities with Cleveland receiving a franchise in 2028 followed by Philadelphia in 2030. The league already announced two new teams for 2026: Portland and the Toronto Tempo. The Golden State Valkyries debuted this season. Advertisement The yet-to-be-named team will revive a legacy started by the Detroit Shock, which won three championships as one of the WNBA's initial expansion franchises from 1999-2008. Pistons owner Tom Gores, backed by a large team of high-profile investors, submitted a formal bid for Detroit to receive a new franchise in January. A trademark for Detroit Shock, which had expired after the team moved, was registered to the WNBA on Feb. 4, 2025. The league had applied for trademarks for several former teams' names. Logo for the Detroit WNBA expansion effort. 'This is a huge win for Detroit and the WNBA,' Gores, who will be the controlling owner of the new franchise, said in a statement to the Free Press. 'Today marks the long-hoped-for return of the WNBA to a city with deep basketball roots and a championship tradition. Advertisement "Detroit played a key role in the league's early growth, and we're proud to reignite that legacy as the WNBA ascends to new heights. Our plans will bring new energy, investment and infrastructure to our city and the WNBA, and additional resources to our community.' READ MORE: Detroit WNBA bid: Why did the Detroit Shock leave the city in 2010? The incoming WNBA team will be supported by a new practice facility and headquarters to be built at the former Uniroyal site on the Detroit riverfront, just west of the Belle Isle bridge. The facility also will be utilized as a youth sports academy and multisport complex including basketball and volleyball courts, football, soccer fields and more. Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem, an investor for the new team, said the WNBA practice facility will rival the Pistons' new practice facility in New Center, which opened in 2019. They will play home games at Little Caesars Arena. Advertisement 'Our commitment in our WNBA bid is that we would build something equally good for the women, and that's our commitment and we're well underway on the analysis and planning to have it ready by the start of the season in 2029,' Tellem said. 'This is a huge win. 'I can't understate that. To bring them back, it's gonna create economic opportunity, it's gonna further bring our community together, which it always does around sports, and it's gonna be great for economic development, our restaurants, our hotels, our nightlife downtown, bringing visitors to the city. "Also showcasing all the great things that Detroit is doing, what's happening in Detroit. We couldn't be more excited about this opportunity and 2029 seems like a long way off but it's going to come fast. I just can't wait for when the team takes the court.' The WNBA regular season goes from May-September, with all 13 teams playing 44 games in 2025. The playoffs run through mid-October. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league's expansion to Detroit comes at a time where they're seeing historic growth in viewership, attendance and merchandise sales. The WNBA will have 18 teams after its latest expansion round concludes in 2030. She also highlighted Detroit's documented support for women's basketball in the past. Advertisement During the Shock's championship run, they were top three in attendance for five consecutive seasons and No. 1 for three straight seasons. Detroit Shock forwards Swin Cash, left, and Cheryl Ford try to contain their joy in the final seconds of the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at the WNBA Finals on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Swin Cash, Cheryl Ford and Deanna Nolan were among the stars who helped to lead the Shock to titles in 2003, 2006 and 2008. They were coached by former Pistons legend Bill Laimbeer from 2002-09, with Rick Mahorn taking over during the final season before the team departed Detroit for Tulsa ahead of the 2010 season. Today, the Shock are known as the Dallas Wings. It's not yet clear if the yet-to-be-named Detroit WNBA team will reclaim the "Shock" name. But the history will remain intact, Engelbert said. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to the media before the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards, April 14, 2025 in New York. 'Detroit won three championships in six years when they were previously part of The W, and it's been an integral part of the history of The W,' Engelbert said. 'This next chapter will be new and refreshed and will be something special.' Advertisement CELEBRATION: 2003 WNBA champion Detroit Shock: 'We were selfless' The investors backing the effort include Jared Goff, Grant Hill, Chris Webber, Lions principal owner Sheila Hamp and her husband Steve, General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra and her husband Tony, legendary recording artist Eminem and many others. 'We have brought together an impressive array of investors who reflect the strength and diversity of Detroit,' Gores said. 'I'm excited about what we can accomplish together to advance women's professional sports and inspire a new generation of fans. I'm grateful to our exceptional investor group, Commissioner Engelbert, and the WNBA for their trust in our vision and commitment to the people of Detroit.' Submit a letter to the editor at and we may publish it online or in print. Advertisement Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram (@detroitfreepress), TikTok (@detroitfreepress), YouTube (@DetroitFreePress), X (@freep), and LinkedIn, and like us on Facebook (@detroitfreepress). This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit WNBA expansion team: What we know about franchise return
