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New College of Florida could get a new mascot, despite the wishes of students

New College of Florida's revamped Board of Trustees will weigh the selection of a new mascot for the small public college in Sarasota.
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Florida pushes back on transgender athletes rule

The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday adopted a statement condemning a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education that is geared toward allowing transgender athletes to participate on teams consistent with their gender...

New Tampa pro soccer team announced without a field or a name

Pro soccer stakeholders announced that women’s professional soccer is coming to the Tampa Bay area 1n 2024.
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Florida House unanimously passes changes to pay for athletes

The Florida House passed a proposal that would allow colleges and universities to help connect student-athletes with endorsements.

Florida high school athletic board drops menstruation questions

the Florida High School Athletic Association Board dropped questions about student-athletes’ menstrual cycles from a physical evaluation form.
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Colin Kaepernick taking a knee influenced a generation of activist athletes: author

WMNF's Seán Kinane interviews The Nation's Dave Zirin, author of a book about sports & activism: The Kaepernick Effect. Taking a Knee, Changing The World.

More than 100 Florida elected officials sign letter opposing trans youth sports ban

More than 100 Florida elected officials have signed onto a letter opposing the recently passed bill banning trans girls and women from school sports. Members of Congress, the state House and Senate, local officials and...
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Florida bills limiting transgender participation in sports look a lot like an Idaho bill already struck down in federal court

Bills limiting the participation of transgender girls in school sports are being criticized for lacking scientific basis. And they look a lot like model legislation that’s already been struck down by federal courts in other...
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Ed O’Bannon tells WMNF how he sued the NCAA and won

Former college basketball player Ed O’Bannon took on the giant NCAA in court – and won his lawsuit in 2014; O’Bannon wanted athletes to be able to receive compensation for the use of their likenesses...
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Bolts miss hoisting Stanley Cup this year but fans showed strong support

Bolts miss hoisting Stanley Cup this year but fans showed strong support
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St. Pete City Council rejects deal for Rays to explore stadium sites in Hillsborough and Pinellas

St. Pete City Council rejects deal for Rays to explore stadium sites in Hillsborough and Pinellas

Brazil braces for social justice protests ahead of World Cup soccer tournament

Brazil braces for social justice protests ahead of World Cup soccer tournament

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