Veto-proof North Carolina GOP advances transgender sport ban
Transgender girls would be prohibited from participating in sports that correspond with their gender identity under a bill that advanced Tuesday in the North Carolina Senate.
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While Pro And College Athletes Fight Through A Pandemic, Kids Have A Tougher Path
The coronavirus pandemic has eliminated or cut short many sports opportunities for youth athletes. Parents are still looking for ways to help their kids but it's not easy.
NC High Schools Postpone Fall Sports Workouts, Wait For State Guidance
Many North Carolina high schools were set to resume workouts for fall sports on Monday. But some are pushing back the start date.
Instead Of Wrestling A Girl, High Schooler Chooses To Forfeit State Wrestling Match
Brendan Johnston refused to compete against Jaslynn Gallegos because of her gender. Gallegos went on to place fifth but is frustrated to be treated differently as an athlete because she's a girl.
Quitting The Gridiron When Football Runs Through The Family
Garrison Pennington's father, uncle and brother all played high school football. So did Garrison — until last year. He dreaded telling his parents. But turns out, his worries had been theirs, too.
High School Coach Takes The Heat, And Teaches Her Team About Character
The Narbonne High girls' basketball team added pink to their uniforms for a cancer awareness program, and got penalized. But their coach stepped in to take responsibility, so the girls could play.
High Schools Seek A Safer Path Back From Concussion
Returning immediately to demanding physical or mental activities after a concussion can be bad for the brain, neuroscientists agree. But what about after symptoms resolve? How much rest is best?
Tiny Texas Town Sees School's Record-Setting Football Season End
The 29 players on Booker High School's football team include two cousins who became the state's all-time leading passer and leading receiver this season.