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Two transgender netball players banned after knocking opponent to the ground

Two transgender netball players have been banned from competing in Australia’s Riddell District Football Netball League after video footage emerged showing one player knocking an opponent to the ground. The incident involved Melton Central player Manawa Aranui sending a member of the Romsey team crashing to the court during play. There was no foul called […]

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Two transgender netball players banned after knocking opponent to the ground

The incident involved Melton Central player Manawa Aranui sending a member of the Romsey team crashing to the court during play.

There was no foul called during the incident. Aranui, who previously played elite men’s netball before transitioning, was seen offering to help the fallen opponent to her feet.

The footage prompted a host of complaints from rival teams, leading to the league’s decision to exclude both transgender players from competition.

Melton Central player Manawa Aranui sent a teenage opponent tumbling to the floor

Following the complaints, Victoria’s Riddell District Football Netball League announced that both transgender Melton Central teammates were excluded from competition for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Melton South Netball Club had threatened to boycott matches against Melton Central due to safety concerns.

The league acknowledged the pair “exhibit superior stamina and physique” in their official statement.

“After lengthy consideration and consultation, the RDFNL has ruled that the two transgender participants be excluded from the RDFNL Netball Competitions for the remainder of the 2025 season on the premise that both participants exhibit superior stamina and physique over their competitors deeming Section 42 of the Sex Discrimination Act relevant,” the statement said.

Netball Victoria has confirmed it is investigating the issue by engaging an independent expert to assess concerns.

Aranui had already faced bans from other governing bodies after transitioning, with the Ballarat Football Netball League deeming her ineligible for their women’s competition in April after obtaining legal advice citing the Sex Discrimination Act.

Manawa Aranui used to play men’s netball at an elite level

Despite these previous bans, Aranui continued to play for Melton Central. She was recently named best on court in a Division 1 grand final.

Melton South’s netball coordinator Melissa Dawson told News Corp reporters she would support her players if they chose to forfeit games over safety concerns.

“One of the players is six foot something – it’s ridiculous,” she said. “Netball Victoria needs to put the safety of biological females first.”

Netball Victoria allows non-binary and transgender players to register and play in female competitions based on self-identified gender, not legal sex. This contrasts sharply with protections for women’s sport in the UK.

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Footage has emerged of a female netballer being knocked to the ground after clashing with a trans identified male player who used to play elite men’s netball.

It comes after Netball Victoria launched a review into whether these male players pose a risk to female players.… pic.twitter.com/uCDM7m6rDH

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England Netball was among organisations to immediately ban all transgender women from competing in the female category following the Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.

The court determined that the word “woman” applies to biological females.

This ruling has established clear protections for women’s sport across Britain, creating a marked difference in approach between Australian and British sporting governance on transgender participation.

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Millions of dollars available to college athletes after House v. NCAA settlement approved

A US District Judge settled the House vs NCAA settlement to allow college athletes to paid directly from schools and effectively end the era of college sports as amateur Jeremy Goldstein 22:07 ET, 06 Jun 2025Updated 23:17 ET, 06 Jun 2025 College athletics may forever look dirfferent after Friday’s landmark ruling(Image: Getty Images) College athletes […]

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Millions of dollars available to college athletes after House v. NCAA settlement approved

A US District Judge settled the House vs NCAA settlement to allow college athletes to paid directly from schools and effectively end the era of college sports as amateur

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22:07 ET, 06 Jun 2025Updated 23:17 ET, 06 Jun 2025

College athletics may forever look dirfferent after Friday’s landmark ruling(Image: Getty Images)

College athletes are set to receive money directly from schools in a momentous change to the collegiate revenue model.

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken ended three separate antitrust lawsuits on Thursday — including the House vs NCAA — as colleges will back-pay athletes $2.8 billion for those who competed from 2016 to 2025.

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Starting on July 1, a tentative model will exist where schools can pay athletes up to $20.5 million a year starting in 2025-26—this is expected to increase by a certain percentage year over year.

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Effectively, college sports will no longer be treated as amateur. Athletes will be compensated more than through the previous NIL program started in 2021; they will be compensated directly by universities.

NCAA President Charlie Baker penned a later shortly after the news chronicling his reaction. “We can now turn toward what most agree is our primary function: providing a world-class academic and athletics experience,” he explained.

“With these changes in place, including release from future litigation on these subjects for the next decade, the foundation of college sports is stronger than at any point in years.”

“The NCAA can increase focus on reforming clunky governance structures and, most importantly, prioritizing fair competition, academics and student-athlete well-being.”

TCU’s Sedona Prince (L) helped launch the House vs NCAA back in 2020 (Image: Getty Images)

Wilken’s ruling put an end to three ongoing rulings: Carter v. NCAA, House v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA. The House vs NCAA lawsuit was originally made in 2020 by a pair of Arizona State college athletes: women’s college basketball player Sedona Prince and men’s swimmer Grant House.

Prince, 25, just completed her NCAA career with TCU after transferring ahead of the 2024-25 season. She was a First-team Big 12 member in 2025 and will be eligible for backpay by the NCAA.

With the Horned Frogs, Prince teamed up with current Chicago Sky rookie Hailey van Lith and reached the Elite Eight for the first time in school history.

Baker also added that there’s more work to be done.

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“Significant challenges remain, including attempts to force student-athletes to be classified as employees despite their leadership at all levels opposing this,” he stated.

“In addition, attacks persist on college sports’ ability to set national rules regarding years of eligibility — the policies that enable the next generation of young people to access educational and athletic opportunities.

“And states continue to undercut one another in a race to the bottom by challenging the ability of the NCAA and conferences to establish and enforce rules that maintain level playing fields. “

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With the stage set for the much-awaited game night between the Oklahoma City Thunders and Indiana Pacers. Thunder’s most popular star, Shai-Gigeous Alexander, who hails from Canada, has been making headlines after showing his excitement for his fellow Canadian athletes from the Indiana Pacers. As the Oklahoma City Thunder are all set to lock horns with the Pacers on one of the biggest nights of the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his true feelings on facing the Pacers players from Canada during a recent press conference.

OKC Thunders star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander opens up facing fellow athletes from the Indiana Pacers

With all the cameras diverted towards one of the biggest nights of the NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai-Gigeous Alexander would be leading the entire squad against the Indiana Pacers with familiar faces during the 2025 NBA Finals. The newly elected MVP would be locking horns against Benedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard from the Indiana Pacers in the final. Reportedly, the Pacers’ athlete duo share a specific commonality with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s star, as the trio hail from Canada.

During a recent press conference, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander reacted to facing the Indiana Pacers’ stars in the 2025 NBA finals. While talking about the Canadian athlete duo from the Indiana Pacers, Benedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard, he expressed being excited to face his fellow mates and believes that it would be total fun. The Thunders star said-

“Yeah, it will be fun. Playing with those guys, I played against Andrew [Nembhard] when I was nine years old. It’s been an amazing journey and to see him having success, my own success, Lu’s [Dort] success, and Ben’s [Mathurin] success. It’s special. It’s hard to even wrap your head around.”

While talking about facing the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA finals, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander said-

“I don’t think they’ve changed much. They were a really good team back then. They were on a roll back then… They’re on a roll now… Since January, we and they have had the best records in the NBA. They’ve been playing good basketball… They’re going to be a tough opponent regardless.”

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are gearing up for one of the most anticipated games of the 2025 NBA season, the fans and followers just cannot contain their excitement.

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Fortnite is giving an exclusive free item to all Switch 2 players

The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t just exciting for console lovers; it’s also a golden opportunity for Fortnite players. Epic Games is making the day-one Fortnite experience even sweeter by offering a free exclusive item to all Switch 2 users. If you’re planning to jump into Fortnite on the brand-new Switch 2, you […]

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Fortnite is giving an exclusive free item to all Switch 2 players

The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t just exciting for console lovers; it’s also a golden opportunity for Fortnite players. Epic Games is making the day-one Fortnite experience even sweeter by offering a free exclusive item to all Switch 2 users. If you’re planning to jump into Fortnite on the brand-new Switch 2, you could snag an exclusive item simply by logging in. But there’s a catch: you’ll need to act fast. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fortnite Just Got a Major Upgrade on Switch 2

The original Switch version of Fortnite wasn’t exactly top-tier. Performance was capped, visuals were average, and it just didn’t feel as smooth as playing on a high-end console.

But that’s all changing with the Switch 2. Thanks to upgraded hardware, Fortnite on Switch 2 now delivers:

Sharper graphics
Higher frame rates
Faster loading times
Smoother gameplay overall

It finally feels like the real Fortnite experience—on a portable console.

Here’s What You’re Getting (And How)

To celebrate Fortnite’s refreshed debut on Switch 2, Epic Games is giving away the Wishing Star Emote absolutely free.

What is it?

A fun, animated emote where your character catches a shooting star, makes a wish, and tosses it back into the sky. It’s charming, bright, and full of Nintendo-style whimsy.

How do you get it?

Simple. Just log into Fortnite on your Nintendo Switch 2 any time before March 31, 2026. That’s it. No challenges. No grinding. Just open the game on your new console, and it’s yours.

Why the Wishing Star Emote is Special

It’s not just another free cosmetic. Epic dropped a cheeky line referencing Kirby in their announcement:

“Grab a shooting star, make a wish, and throw it back!”

That’s a nod to Nintendo’s Kirby Air Riders, also launching for Switch 2. It shows just how much attention has gone into making this emote feel unique to the console and the moment.

Plus, once the promo ends, the Wishing Star emote is expected to appear in the Item Shop, likely with a price tag. So grabbing it now means locking in something exclusive for free.

New Console, Classic Hype

While “Save the World” won’t be available on Switch 2 (bummer), every other game mode is. And there’s more:

Replay Mode is finally available on a Nintendo system
The Galactic Battle finale and upcoming Star Wars event will be fully accessible
Chapter 6 Season 3 is already rolling with fresh content

Fortnite on Switch 2 isn’t just smoother—it’s finally on par with other platforms.

Whether you’re a battle-hardened veteran or someone picking up Fortnite for the first time, the Switch 2 is arriving at the perfect moment. And if you’re logging in, don’t forget to claim that Wishing Star emote. It’s free. It’s limited-time. And it’s the first of many surprises the Switch 2 era is about to bring.

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World Boxing, the global governing body for the sport, has officially apologised to the Algerian Boxing Federation for publicly naming Olympic gold-medallist Imane Khelif in its announcement on mandatory gender verification tests. The controversy arose when Khelif was singled out, raising serious concerns over athlete privacy and ethical conduct in sports governance. World Boxing acknowledged its mistake, stating that her privacy should have been respected. The incident has sparked broader debates around fairness, inclusion, and the appropriate handling of gender eligibility policies, especially in light of the athlete’s recent success at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

World Boxing President issues personal apology in targeting Khelif gender testing

In a bid to tame the backlash, World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst released a written apology to the Algerian federation. He admitted the organisation had made a mistake in targeting Khelif and acknowledged her right to privacy should have been respected in the implementation of the new policy. “I am writing to each of you personally to issue a formal and heartfelt apology for this and to accept that her privacy was not to be invaded,” van der Vorst said.

He went on to emphasise that the direct contact with the federation represented the body’s respect for its athletes, continuing: “By contacting you personally, we demonstrate our genuine respect to you and your athletes.”

Paris 2024 sparks policy shift as Khelif faces renewed scrutiny

World Boxing’s introduction of compulsory gender verification tests comes on the back of a series of controversies over athlete eligibility at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The central firestorm was Khelif’s presence in the women’s welterweight division, which she won to earn Algeria a gold medal.

Her victory was short-lived as her gender status became the subject of speculation and scrutiny, leading World Boxing to issue a statement stating that all its athletes should be gender-verified prior to taking part in its future events. Upon learning of the announcement, Khelif was told that she would have to submit to compulsory gender testing so that she could be considered for the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands. This has left the athlete in a corner having to justify her identity and eligibility in the public domain after already asserting herself on the global stage.

The action has been decried by most as unfair and harmful to the image and psyche of athletes, particularly those such as Khelif who have already met past qualification standards.

Growing gender scrutiny in women’s boxing sparks demands for ethical oversight

Although Khelif was the poster child for the gender testing controversy, she was not alone among athletes under scrutiny. Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting, who took gold in women’s featherweight, was subject to similar issues over her eligibility. This is beginning to hint at a trend of heightened scrutiny on women’s boxing gender verification, and larger ethical and procedural questions surround this.

Opponents argue that although fairness for women’s sport is essential, making public the names of individuals who are going through such testing upholds basic standards of dignity and confidentiality. World Boxing asserts that the motivation behind the policy is to promote fair competition by having consistent gender eligibility standards. Nevertheless, the organisation’s implementation, specifically its approach to communication and privacy, has been universally criticised. Sports ethicists and athlete advocates caution that such actions need to be taken sensitively and confidentially, with the involvement of medical professionals, legal experts, and the implicated athletes themselves.

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