And the Olympics begin in Paris
A shaky start. I once followed the Olympics assiduously. That was long long long ago.
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Saying no to Biden’s Title IX declaration on trans participation in women’s sports
First it was DeSantis: Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida “will not comply” with the Biden administration’s update to federal Title IX regulations that adds protections for transgender students. “Florida rejects (President) Joe Biden’s attempt to rewrite Title IX,” DeSantis said … Continue reading →
Another male “winner” in female sports
In New Hampshire high school athletics: Male high jumper Maelle Jacques won a GIRLS' high school state title yesterday in New Hampshire. @NHIAA_LOA His winning jump was almost 10" lower than the boys' winning height. His 10 pt score helped … Continue reading →
You may have followed the story of the youthful Kansas City Chiefs fan with face painted half black and half red
Here’s the latest development: The mother of a young football fan who wore a headdress and painted his face red and black to a Kansas City Chiefs game has blasted Deadspin for accusing him of “doubling up” on racism against … Continue reading →
The very best woman is a biological man
It seems to be the case in athletics. Mediocre male athletes can become champs by declaring themselves female. A man who has passed puberty has a lifelong advantage that doesn’t end even if that person starts taking female hormones. One … Continue reading →
The distinction between intersex and transgender
This article by Colin Wright, “Understanding the Sex Binary,” may seem somewhat esoteric, but it deals with an important distinction in the trans debate. Here’s how Wright puts it: The “sex binary” refers to the biological reality that there are … Continue reading →
Running and hip or knee arthritis
There was a discussion on this blog yesterday about whether running causes or exacerbates hip problems. Serendipitously, today I noticed this article reporting on research on the subject: Contrary to widespread opinion, running marathons does not increase your risk for … Continue reading →
The thighs have it
This guy seems to be made of different stuff than other mere humans: He’s 18 years old.
Continue reading →When did Bermuda shorts become a thing?
That highly pressing question has been asked in the comments on the open thread, and I will take it on myself to answer it without looking anything up. The Fifties was the height (or length) of the Bermudas craze. Only … Continue reading →
A note on Damar Hamlin
The news is promising: Jordon Rooney, the Bills safety’s marketing representative and friend, told ESPN’s Coley Harvey Wednesday morning that doctors saw encouraging signs overnight in Hamlin’s condition after he went into cardiac arrest Monday night during a game against … Continue reading →
Hamlin’s collapse and sudden death or cardiac arrest in young athletes
It was a terrible moment watched by millions: Buffalo Bills’ player Damar Hamlin collapsed after making a hit. He was in cardiac arrest but immediate medical attention caused his heartbeat to resume, and he is now in critical condition and … Continue reading →
The 50th anniversary of the Munich Olympics massacre is today
Young people probably have no idea about that happened back then. But those of us who are older certainly remember. It was stunningly shocking at the time, and even worse because it occurred in Germany at what was supposed to … Continue reading →