NBA players finally drop brutal truth bombs on WNBA stars: 'It should be common sense'



It seems some male basketball players are tired of having their skill levels compared to WNBA players.

After a former NBA player said the 2025 WNBA champions could beat an NBA team, a group of ballers decided to set the record straight with brutal honesty about how a matchup between the two sets of pros would play out.

'I wish this would stop being a conversation.'

NBA players Michael Porter Jr., Lonzo Ball, and former pro LiAngelo Ball brought up the comparison of NBA players versus WNBA players on a recent episode of the "Ball in the Family Podcast."

In just the second episode of the show's existence, Porter decided he would contribute to its newsworthiness by asking the panel if they had heard that WNBA star Paige Bueckers claimed she could beat an NBA player head-to-head.

"Did you see when she said that she would beat Josh Hart one-on-one?" Porter asked.

"No chance," the panel unanimously agreed, stating there was too big of a skill gap between Hart, who has averaged more than 10 points per game in his career, and a female pro.

The group then discussed what the age-appropriate matchup between a male and female basketball player would be, prompting the panel to drop brutal truths.

"Probably eighth grade," Porter theorized, revealing he had actual experience playing against female college players as a teen.

"My sisters went to University of Missouri, and I was still a young dude, and they had me playing on the scout team, and they had a few WNBA players on their team, like Sophie Cunningham and a couple others. I think I was in seventh or eighth grade," Porter continued.

He noted that he did indeed crush his female competitors at that time.

"It's just a difference. I wish this would stop being a conversation because it should be common sense. But like, it's just not," he said.

Any viewers who thought the other panel members would jump to the defense of female players at this point were sorely mistaken. Particularly Lonzo Ball pulled no punches.

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"I mean this as respectfully as possible, but ninth-grade Lonzo Ball in the WNBA is going crazy," he said, speaking in third person.

Ball then brought out the measuring stick:

"In ninth grade, I was over six feet and dunking. I'm coming through the lane. No girl in the WNBA is doing that. I'm going backdoor, 'Throw it up!' I'm looking like Jordan out there," he said.

Ball is no slouch in the NBA, and his 11-points per-game career average gives him the basis to make these claims.

"I mean this so respectfully. Middle school [and] down," he added.

Earlier in the podcast, Porter outed his pro team for having reprimanded him in the past for talking about the differences between male and female players.

He explained that even within the Brooklyn Nets organization, "We've had conversations. They would appreciate if I stayed clear of certain topics, you know what I mean? That's why the WNBA thing, that's just a topic that kind of — it's so sensitive nowadays. So I try to be aware of that."

According to OutKick, Porter had previously strongly implied that if the WNBA All-Star team or the women's Team USA basketball squad played the best male high school basketball players in the country, the boys would easily beat the women.

"It's one of them things, bro. You can't dance around it. In high school, when I was in high school ... if we played the WNBA All-Star team, that, no disrespect, bro. No disrespect. I'm not even gonna say it," Porter reportedly said.

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Las Vegas Aces holds up the championship trophy after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images

In early October, 12-year NBA veteran (now retired) Pat Beverley said in an X post that the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces could give an NBA team a run for their money on the court.

"Idk if it's the [wine] but i really believe this Aces team could beat a NBA team," Beverley wrote.

The recent podcast panel reacted strongly to that claim with multiple guests simply responding, "That's crazy."

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Olympic snowboarder turned cartel cocaine kingpin wanted by FBI for ordering execution



A former Olympic snowboarder is on the FBI Most Wanted List for allegedly spearheading a multicultural trafficking organization.

Ryan James Wedding is a 44-year-old former snowboarder from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, who competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He took part in the men's Parallel Giant Slalom for Canada, finishing 24th.

However, that would seemingly be the last time Wedding dealt with literal snow before becoming an accused cocaine trafficker.

'Ryan Wedding controls one of the most prolific and violent drug trafficking organizations in this world.'

According to Sporting News, Wedding's first drug charges came six years after his Olympics appearance, when he was arrested in San Diego for cocaine trafficking and later convicted for conspiracy to possess and distribute.

Now, the FBI has placed Wedding on its top 10 most-wanted list and, working with the Department of Justice and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, has charged him with overseeing the operations of a criminal enterprise, engaging in witness intimidation, and profiting off of laundered drug money.

Wedding is believed to be in Mexico, where he is currently being sheltered by cartel associates.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said, "Ryan Wedding controls one of the most prolific and violent drug trafficking organizations in this world and works closely with the Sinaloa Cartel."

She added, "We will not rest until his name is taken off the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List, and his narco-trafficking organization lies dismantled."

Details of Wedding's witness intimidation came from the DOJ, which said he ordered a hit on a witness in a federal narcotics case.

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Wedding allegedly placed a bounty on the head of a witness for a 2024 indictment and enlisted others to locate and kill him. The witness was shot to death in a restaurant in Medellin, Colombia.

Not only is Wedding said to have ordered the assassinations of others as well, but perhaps shockingly, it was allegedly Wedding's lawyer who advised him to put out the hit on the 2024 witness.

Deepak Balwant Paradkar, a 62-year-old barrister residing in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, allegedly advised Wedding to murder the victim in order to avoid extradition to the United States from Mexico. Paradkar also improperly provided Wedding with court documents and access to members of his enterprise who had been arrested.

Wedding is charged with a multitude of crimes stemming from the 2024 indictment, including continuing criminal enterprise, assorted drug trafficking charges, and directing the murder of two members of a family from Caledon, Ontario, Canada, in November 2023.

Those killings were reportedly in retaliation for a stolen drug shipment in California. A third family member was also shot but survived the injuries.

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Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

"Ryan Wedding and his associates allegedly imported tons of cocaine each year from Colombia through Mexico and onto the streets of U.S. communities," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "His criminal activities and violent actions will not be tolerated, and this is a clear signal that the FBI will use our resources and expertise to find Ryan Wedding and bring him and his associates to justice."

The diverse cast of characters involved in the case included Edwin Basora-Hernandez, a reggaeton musician from the Dominican Republic, who provided the contact information for the aforementioned witness, which helped assassins locate him.

Gursewak Singh Bal, co-founder of the Dirty News website, allegedly took money in exchange for not posting about Wedding, and instead posting a photograph of the aforementioned witness.

A $15 million reward for information leading to Wedding's arrest or prosecution was issued by the U.S. government, with another $2 million in reward money offered for similar information on each of the assassins.

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Male players take over women's hockey in Minnesota — one team has 4 men



The Women's Hockey Association of Minnesota appears to be for women in name only.

The league, which touts itself as the largest women's hockey league in the world, follows USA Hockey guidelines, which allow for the participation of men.

'Pretending it's OK for men to play in a women's league insults women's sports.'

USA Hockey allows athletes to "participate on a team that is consistent with their gender identity" in order to allegedly "help maintain a fair and safe environment."

The policy, issued in 2021, adds that "gender identity" refers to one's "internal psychological identification as a male or female, both, neither, or anywhere along the gender spectrum."

Adhering to these guidelines, the WHAM has allowed at least seven different males to play among its teams, including four on a single squad.

According to Reduxx, a team in the league's A-division called the Robins had four active male players in 2024. Kayley (Kody) Misialek, Rhea (Brady) Turner, Diana (Chris) Sulmone, and Paige (Dylan) Rainer were all listed on the team's official roster. The team finished in second place in their division last season.

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🧵With the recent revelations about men in the Women's Hockey Association of Minnesota (WHAM) I think it's past time I do a few threads on men playing in "women's" ice hockey.

WHAM is certainly not the only league putting female skaters at increased risk of injury and… pic.twitter.com/PiGfj6PfnA
— HeCheated.org (@hecheateddotorg) October 28, 2025

Reduxx further reported on the playing history of each of the four players, alleging that last year marked Turner's first season competing as a female; at six feet tall, he has also played on a transgender hockey team.

Misialek has reportedly been playing women's hockey since 2022, as has Sulmone.

Rainer allegedly played for a boys' high school team before transitioning to co-ed teams. He also reportedly switched to the women's league for the 2024-2025 season.

In cooperation with HeCheated.Org, the report named three more men playing in the women's hockey league under girls' names. This included one male who was alleged to run a venue that is labeled a "dyke and queer" bar.

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Despite a petition and player complaints, WHAM has refused to change its trans policy allowing men to participate.

*Shared with… https://t.co/LejFidnsjJ pic.twitter.com/pS0rXzi1sQ
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) October 26, 2025

Two women have spoken out against WHAM's inclusion of male players. Kelley Grotting said in February that playing against the men "feels unsafe" and is "not fun."

"I am not a transphobe. To each his or her own, but pretending it's OK for men to play in a women's league insults women's sports and creates safety issues," she added, per Alpha News.

In October, a former college women's hockey player said she was leaving hockey forever because men are allowed in the league in which she has played for 20 years.

"I am left to believe they do not care about my safety or the sanctity of the sport," she explained. "I can no longer participate in a league that does not care about me."

In response to criticisms about the league, a petition was filed in support of men in women's athletics, started by a sports bar that exclusively shows women's sports on its screens.

The petition said that the "safe and inclusive nature" of the league was being challenged, and therefore the community must "rally behind each individual's right to sport, regardless of gender identity."

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Army, Navy release stunning uniforms ahead of historic matchup honoring America's 250th birthday​



The United States Army and Navy are going all out for the 126th Army-Navy Game.

Over the past decade, the teams have worn special uniforms for the NCAA football rivalry series, but for this year's historic occasion, both teams have stepped their game up.

'We will carry the Army's Warrior Ethos with us onto the gridiron.'

Last week, the Army unveiled their jerseys for the Dec. 13th game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The focus of the design surrounds "250 Years of Service & Sacrifice."

Specifically, the Army fell back on its ethos: "I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat, I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade."

Furthermore, the team put added emphasis on the U.S. Constitution and the Revolutionary War with "1775" written on the back of their helmets.

"Washington transformed the Continental Army into a disciplined fighting force. Washington and his soldiers boldly regained the initiative by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas in 1776 and seized Trenton and Princeton," the Army wrote in a press release.

Washington's men were "drilled and disciplined Soldiers able to hold their own against the British, and even to defeat them to secure American independence."

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Image via United States Army

The uniform uses Constitution-style text on the name plate to honor America's founding documents and to showcase "the importance of having an Army that swears loyalty to a set of ideas rather than a monarch."

It also features the Great Chain, honoring the strategic value of West Point during the American Revolution, as well as purple streaking through the jersey numbers and the helmet, symbolizing the sacrifices made by soldiers and Gold Star families.

The Army cemented its commitment to the defense of liberty in the design, reinforcing its motto, "This we'll defend," while promising victory.

"We will carry the Army's Warrior Ethos with us onto the gridiron in Baltimore as we defeat our rivals and seize the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy," the team said.

— (@)

Navy football also revealed its own iconic uniforms, choosing to focus on the historic copper and the Navy's longest-serving ship.

The USS Constitution gets special recognition from the Navy this year and was heavily used for the uniform's design and inspiration. This includes ship knots around the jersey's sleeves, the American flag, and the nautical Navy and heritage red colors, symbolizing its battle-worn hull.

The USS Constitution is the only remaining frigate from the original six frigates fleet and the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, according to the Navy.

The ship is nicknamed "Old Ironsides" because cannonballs appeared to bounce off its hull during the War of 1812. It remains undefeated in battle and has never lowed its flag.

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Image via United States Navy

As for the copper, the Navy showcases the vital role the metal has played in preserving the original U.S. frigates. Not only does the copper protect the wooden hulls, but it was the material used for the 1797 and 1798 one-cent pieces placed beneath each mast of the USS Constitution for good luck.

The entire helmet is coated in oxidized copper for the 2025 game, along with a detailed sketch of the historic ship. A wooden plank runs down the center of the helmet too, bound by six ropes to honor the original six frigates.

The ropes on the helmet have 126 knots, a reference to the 126th Army-Navy game.

— (@)

Online, the Army's reveal of its uniforms garnered much praise, even from its rivals.

"I'm a Navy veteran but I love the jersey numbers," one X user wrote.

"I hate army but these are clean," another said.

Over on the Navy's X page, comments were cordial with fans saying designers "knocked it out of the park" and provided "incredible storytelling in this design."

According to the game's official website, the 2024 Army-Navy Game drew an average of 9.4 million viewers on CBS, eclipsing the record of 8.45 million set in 1992.

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NASCAR owner sells vehicles to ICE — and liberals are outraged



Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions is under fire for its willingness to engage in commerce with the federal government.

The company, founded by former NASCAR driver Rick Hendrick, is related to Hendrick Motorsports, one of NASCAR's top teams. Hendrick Motorsports has the most wins in Cup Series, the most Cup Series championships at 14, and has consistently ranked among the most valuable teams, including being named most valuable by Forbes in 2020 at $315 million valuation.

'We're not going to support them.'

Originally reported by the Washington Post, Hendrick recently sold more than two dozen vehicles to the Trump administration for use with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

"Earlier this year, we sold 25 standard Chevrolet Tahoes to the federal government," a Hendrick Companies spokesperson said, per WBTV-TV. "The vehicles were unmodified, and we fulfilled the commercial sale. We do not participate in or control how agencies equip, brand, or use vehicles after purchase."

The federal government paid $2.25 million for the Tahoes from Hendrick in North Carolina and dished out another $174,000 to other companies for custom wrappings, the Post reported.

Due to the lack of an open-bidding process, ICE was required to submit their justification for skipping any competitive bargaining.

"The agency's need for the services is so urgent and compelling that providing full and open competition would result in unacceptable delays and seriously hinder the government’s recruiting initiative," the contract states.

It added, "Urgency is warranted as these vehicles must be deployed to the streets immediately to provide a visible law enforcement presence, support public safety operations, and reinforce recruitment efforts."

The lack of bidding was not the point of focus for anti-ICE activists online. Rather, it was the simple fact that Hendrick was working with the federal agency.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 2: Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports (L) and NASCAR Hall of Famer and Hendrick Motorsport team owner. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

For example, a man from Georgia said that Hendrick "should be harassed" for being a "damned crook who needed to buy a pardon from Clinton."

He added, "I don't care who ICE buys vehicles from, but I would never put a dime in that crook's pocket."

Another X user seemingly called Hendrick an "Evil f**king man" for supplying ICE with vehicles.

In a video shared online, a woman addressing the people of Charlotte said, "You know how ICE is driving around those new SUVs? You can thank Rick Hendrick at Rick Hendrick Auto ... just remember that the next time you're in the market for a car!"

"We're not going to support them," another woman said about Hendrick Motorsports, using a filter that gave her devil horns. She then promoted a different Ford dealer in North Carolina, touting that the dealership has "Hispanic salesmen" who can speak Spanish.

"Go there, they're amazing! They're not doing all this mess," she declared.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Host Kim Coon speaks to NASCAR Hall of Famer and Hendrick Motorsport team owner, Rick Hendrick. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

A self-professed left-wing NASCAR fan, meanwhile, wrote on X, "i have very low expectations of people in nascar, but rick hendrick selling vehicles to f**king ICE is probably a new low."

A senior official from the Department of Homeland Security told the Post last week that "ICE is a law enforcement agency, and like all other law enforcement agencies, has a fleet of vehicles that includes those with ICE branding."

The official's statement continued, "Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, ICE finally has the resources to grow its workforce to support ICE's mission, and that will include all types of additional vehicles."

"These specific vehicles will supplement the existing ICE fleet and support operations across the country," the DHS statement concluded.

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LeBron James' closest allies now in the spotlight for shocking NBA gambling probe



Two members of LeBron James' inner circle are being investigated as part of the NBA's ongoing inquiries into gambling and insider tipoffs.

It's been nearly a month since the FBI released the shocking indictments of an NBA coach and player, along with a former NBA player.

'That player was not named in the team's injury report at the time. James did not play in that game.'

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, current Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were indicted. Rozier was accused of sharing insider information to gamblers, while Billups was allegedly involved in illegal poker games hosted by Italian mob families; Jones was reportedly involved in both.

Now as the NBA continues its investigation, disaster could be around the corner for the league as Los Angeles Lakers personnel and those in close contact with James have reportedly surrendered their cell phones to an inquiring law firm hired by the NBA.

According to the Athletic, firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz has been contacting NBA teams to ask for cell phones, phone records, and other items. The firm has reportedly sought information from 10 Lakers employees, including assistant trainer Mike Mancias and executive administrator Randy Mims. Both have very close ties to James and reportedly gave up their cell phones voluntarily.

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Randy Mims (L) and LeBron James attend a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Mancias, 48, has reportedly been training James for around 20 years, while 50-year-old Mims has been associated with James since he was in high school in Akron, Ohio. James was drafted out of high school at 18 years old in 2003. Mims was described as James' uncle in a 2003 Sports Illustrated article.

The player connection

The following information reported by the Athletic is circumstantial in nature, and it is important to note that neither James, Mancias, nor Mims have been charged with any crimes.

As part of his alleged betting scheme, former player Jones is accused by law enforcement of selling information about the injuries of two Lakers players to bettors on at least two occasions. In his indictment, Jones is labeled as a coach or teammate of a "prominent NBA player," described as "Player 3," whose relationship he abused to sell information to professional gamblers.

According to prosecutors, Jones found out on February 9, 2023, that "Player 3" would not play in a game between the Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks and told someone to place a "big bet" on the Bucks based on Player 3's absence. That player was not named in the team's injury report at the time. James did not play in that game.

Furthermore, on January 15, 2024, Jones allegedly sold his knowledge on a "Player 4," who was allegedly injured. Jones was accused of passing on knowledge that Player 4's performance would be impacted by the injury in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Federal authorities reportedly said that Jones "claimed to have learned from the trainer for 'Player 3' and 'Player 4' that 'Player 4' was hurt."

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The Miami Heat's LeBron James gets stretched by trainer Mike Mancias during practice for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Saturday, June 16, 2012. David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

More connections, more charges

James' business manager and known business partner Maverick Carter reportedly told federal agents in 2021 that he bet on NBA games with an illegal bookmaker. In November 2021, Carter told federal agents he "could not remember placing any bets on the Lakers" and also denied placing bets for others, ESPN reported.

Carter revealed he put down about 20 bets on football and basketball games over the span of one year, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The bookie Carter used, Wayne Nix, pleaded guilty to participating in a large, offshore betting ring.

Carter was named in the aforementioned 2003 Sports Illustrated piece as one of those "closest to James on a daily basis," along with Mims. At the time, he was described as a former high school teammate who was three years older than James and employed by Nike to "take care of their $90 million man."

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Canada's liberal prime minister gets embarrassed by football fans before country's biggest game



The average football fan is likely not a big supporter of Canada's prime minister.

Amid an ongoing trade and tariff war with President Donald Trump, Canada's Liberal leader, Mark Carney, made an appearance at the Grey Cup, the championship game for the Canadian Football League.

'We were cheered as well.'

On Sunday night, the East Division champion Montreal Alouettes and the West Division champion Saskatchewan Roughriders faced off at the Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was just an eight-point victory for the Roughriders, 25-17, but for Carney, exactly zero winning was had.

During the playing of the national anthem, fans shockingly paused their singing to boo the prime minister as he appeared on camera.

That was not all, though. During the coin toss, the CEO of cryptocurrency platform Coinbase joined the prime minister, and assuming the fans in Winnipeg were not staunch vocal supporters of physical currency, the raucous boos were likely directed at Carney when his name was announced.

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About a minute later, Carney was booed even louder as the referee handed him the ceremonial coin and said, "Mr. Prime Minister, would you do us the honor?"

Mainstream Canadian outlet the National Post even described the boos as having "suddenly increased in volume" as Carney tossed the coin into the air.

Another video from the event went viral and appeared to show at least two fans getting vulgar with the Liberal Party leader.

"Carney! Carney!" a person called out, waving to him at first. The wave then turned into a middle finger, while at the same time a second football fan was heard yelling, "Yeah, you f**king commie, eh?!"

The prime minister was asked about the boos on Monday and claimed that at least some in the crowd were his supporters.

"You were booed," a reporter said as he entered Parliament, per the National Post. "What does that show you about Western disaffection?"

Carney responded, "We represent the entire country. We were cheered as well," he claimed.

The Grey Cup brings Canadians together across provinces, territories, and time zones to celebrate the very best of Canadian football — and last night was no exception.

Thanks for having me, Winnipeg, and congrats to the @sskroughriders on the big win. pic.twitter.com/rMEFQPKhBZ
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) November 17, 2025

Carney later posted on X that the national championship "brings Canadians together" and that Sunday's game was "no exception."

Manitoba, where the game was played, voted slightly in favor of the Canadian Conservatives in the 2025 federal election, winning seven seats to the Liberals' six.

Saskatchewan's fans were more than likely conservative, voting the right-wing party in for 13 seats in 2025; the Liberal Party won just one in the province.

While Montreal's fans are very proud of their French culture, the province voted in favor of Liberals in the same election, handing them 44 out of a possible 78 seats.

Meanwhile, Carney recently apologized to President Trump over an ad that used former President Ronald Reagan in an attempt to dig at Trump's tariff policies.

The prime minister placed the blame on Ontario's Progressive-Conservative Premier Doug Ford, saying "I told Ford I did not want to go forward with the ad," which sparks further questions about the Liberal Party leader's relationship with what is supposedly an opposing party.

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Fathers step up to defend girls' sports after liberal state defies President Trump — and biology



Concerned fathers of female athletes are taking matters into their own hands.

After two bills failed to pass through the Maine state legislature, parents are taking to the streets to collect signatures in hopes of getting their own set of rules passed.

'We will effect change across the entire state all at once.'

The group of fathers, called Maine Girl Dads, is asking the general public of Maine to sign a petition for the initiative titled "An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex."

The act would require schools in the state to designate "athletic teams and private facilities," including bathrooms and locker rooms, on the basis of biological sex.

"This is important, as we will effect change across the entire state all at once, while providing a private right of action for enforcement, clarifying statutory cross-references, and ensuring severability," the group wrote on its website.

The dads are hoping to garner the 68,000 signatures required to get the initiative on the ballot in the 2026 midterms next November.

Weathering a cold November day in the Northeast, the group recently held a signature drive that saw overwhelmingly positive results.

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"We collected over 53K signatures! In just one day, we're over halfway to our goal of 100K," the group recently wrote on X. "When this gets on the 2026 ballot, we win and girls' sports are protected. Let's keep going, Maine!"

WMTW-TV caught up with Steven Scharf, one of the men taking roadside signatures over the weekend, to see what the reactions were like from the general public.

"Everybody who's stopped by has been very eager to sign and can't understand why this is not just automatic and why this needs to go through a process of being voted on, and why the state legislature has not passed this as is," Scharf told the outlet.

Sending the question of banning boys from girls' sports directly to the voter circumvents the state. Not only has Maine defied President Trump's early February executive order on this matter, but the state Senate has shot down two different bills that would have achieved the same end.

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On Election Day, we collected over 53K signatures! In just one day, we're over halfway to our goal of 100K. When this gets on the 2026 ballot, we win and girls' sports are protected. Let's keep going, Maine! pic.twitter.com/OeiyQAr3EU
— Maine Girl Dads (@MaineGirlDads) November 5, 2025

Two bills passed the Maine House, which has a virtual split between Democrats (74) and Republicans (73), with three independents. However, neither passed in the state Senate, which is composed of 20 Democrats, 14 Republicans, and one independent.

Proposal LD 1134 was rejected by the Senate on June 13, while LD 233 was rejected just days later on June 16.

If the Maine Girl Dads get their way and their proposal is passed, it would become effective on Jan. 1, 2027.

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NFL player apologizes over backlash for doing Trump dance: 'I did not mean to offend anyone'



A Detroit Lions player says he is sorry if he hurt anyone's feelings.

The Lions crushed the Washington Commanders 44-22 in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, in a game that featured a flyover from President Trump in Air Force One.

'It had nothing to do with who the president was.'

The event included the president in the commentary booth, and Trump swore in members of the military over a chorus of boos from Commanders fans.

Fans were likely equally as perturbed when Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrated a touchdown with Trump's signature dance, which was a massive trend among athletes in 2024.

Evidence of displeasure from fans was apparent on social media following the game. Detractors called Brown "a f**king disgrace" and a "hoe ass n***a," while claiming he is "supporting an orange racist, sexist, felon currently stopping people from receiving food."

On Wednesday, St. Brown took to his podcast to address the controversy. His brother, Equanimeous, brought up the "elephant in the room" less than six minutes into the episode.

"You had a touchdown celebration. Talk about it," Equanimeous prompted his brother.

Amon-Ra then immediately apologized.

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"First of all, if I offended anyone, I do apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone. It was just we're having fun," he said on the "St. Brown Podcast."

The 26-year-old added, "If any president was at that game — if they had a dance, I would have done it. It had nothing to do with who the president was."

While it seemed that St. Brown was deliberately fence-sitting, he commented on the historic nature of Trump's appearance at the Commanders' venue.

"Even after the game, I found out — someone told me that was the first game that a president has been to in over 40 years. So first regular-season game, which is crazy," he said.

The receiver said the controversy was simply a case of him and his teammates "having fun doing the dance"; "nothing more, nothing less."

Backing his brother, Equanimeous equally described the "quick shimmy" as "nothing serious, nothing political."

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Trump has become intertwined with the Commanders franchise during his second term, as the team hopes to move back to D.C. and a $2.7 billion stadium.

Trump, the NFL, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) praised the plans in May while announcing that the city would also host the 2027 NFL Draft.

The president subsequently threatened to suspend the whole deal if the Commanders refused to change their name back to the Washington Redskins. The team abandoned the moniker in 2020, going as the Washington Football Team until rebranding as the Washington Commanders in 2022.

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