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    Astros Announce Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Month for July
    NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - APRIL 22: Bryce Mayer #6 of the Corpus Christi Hooks pitches during the game between the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Braeden Botts/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)The Houston Astros player development department has namedIF Waner Lucianothe Astros Player of the Month for July andRHP Bryce Mayerthe Astros Pitcher of the Month for July.Luciano, 21, batted .316 (2476) with 15 runs, seven doubles, four home runs, 20 RBI, 21 walks, nine stolen bases and a 1.021 OPS in 22 games in July with Single A Fayetteville. For the minor league season, Luciano is batting .275 (46167) with 27 runs, 12 doubles, seven home runs, 38 RBI, 34 walks, 15 stolen bases and an .873 OPS. Luciano was signed by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent on January 15, 2022, from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Mayer, 24, went 2-0 with a 0.47 ERA (1ER/19IP) in July with Double A Corpus Christi. He also recorded 29 strikeouts, six walks, a 0.79 WHIP and a .143 opponent batting average in four appearances, including three starts during the month. For the minor league season, Mayer has recorded a 2.61 ERA (20ER/69IP) with 100 strikeouts, a 1.13 WHIP and a .184 opponent batting average. He ranks tied for sixth in strikeouts in the Texas League this season. Mayer was drafted by the Astros in the 16th round of the 2024 MLB Draft from the University of Missouri. According to MLB.com, hes rated as the Astros number five overall prospect and the top pitching prospect in the Astros system.April Astros Pitcher of the Month:RHP Brandon McPhersonMay Astros Pitcher of the Month:RHP Kellan OakesJune Astros Pitcher of the Month:RHP Javier PerezApril Astros Player of the Month:C Jason SchiavoneMay Astros Player of the Month:C Jason SchiavoneJune Astros Player of the Month:OF Drew Brutcher
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    Gianni Infantino accused of blackmail by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa plan
    Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein has accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of blackmail after his foiled plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino was forced to abandon his plans namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors after public uproar last week. European footballs governing body Uefa even confirmed a boycott of the World Cup and other Fifa competitions, saying its member nations would not take part if Infantinos plan was voted through. The Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf, which represents 41 nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean, backed Uefa in their stance.Now, a few days on and with the FA set to withdraw their support for Infantinos re-election next year, Prince Ali who lost to Infantino in the 2016 presidential election has accused the Fifa president of creating a situation which amounts to blackmail. We pride ourselves in Jordan in upholding ethical values, he posted on X. We did not endorse him before and certainly will not now. But the whole situation amounts to blackmail and we refuse to give in to that.Fifa is aware of Prince Alis comments and has so far declined to respond.Detailing the myriad of problems Fifa have faced over the last few months, Prince Ali detailed: There is no shortage of issues regarding Fifa. Let me start by clarifying what some of these are from an FA perspective, in particular that of Jordan going into a World Cup for the first time. We are a small country with a minimal budget for our FA and had to deal with enormous hurdles. First, getting our fans into the USA: not all were granted VISAS, even though they had tickets -which we also know were sold at exorbitant prices. Secondly, we are being taxed by the US govt through Fifa for our participation. Money that should go to players and staff. This was not the case for those who played and set up camp in Canada and Mexico. But we happened to be in the USA, so now we face these huge costs in taxes for having participated. Fifa president Gianni Infantino is under pressure after his doomed idea to sell off a part of the World Cup (PA)Prince Ali (left) lost to Infantino in the 2016 Fifa presidential election (Getty)Thirdly, we have been waiting for reward money for our players since December for the Arab Cup in Qatar, which is a Fifa event. The money our team should receive for having reached the final has not been delivered yet, while at the same time Fifa brags about how many billions they have in reserve.Prince Ali added that he, nor the Jordanian FA, endorse Infantino for re-election next year. It is clear the problem really is with leadership, he said. For months, Fifa has been refusing to help us on any of these or other matters- until it was verbally communicated to me during the World Cup that if I endorsed Infantino it would go a long way to helping our FA out. We pride ourselves in Jordan in upholding ethical values. We did not endorse him before and certainly will not now. But the whole situation amounts to blackmail and we refuse to give in to that.Despite calls for Infantino to stand down, the Fifa president himself has not spoken since the withdrawal of his proposals last Saturday.
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    Drew Brees returns as a full-time game analyst for FOX Sports in 2026
    It's a busy year for Drew Brees -- after being inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, the legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback will be lending his analysis to NFL broadcasts every week throughout the 2026 season. On Tuesday, FOX Sports announced that Brees will be back in the booth with Adam Amin.Brees replaced Mark Sanchez midway through last season after the former NFL quarterback was arrested in Indianapolis. He did a solid job filling in on FOX broadcasts down the stretch, and now he's back for more. Here's what the network said in an official press release:Multi-sport play-by-play announcerAdam Amin, in his seventh season with the network, pairs for the first full season with 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and Super Bowl XLIV-winning quarterbackDrew Brees, who ranks second all-time in league history in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Multi-sport broadcasterKristina Pinkhandles reporting duties for the crew in her 14th season with FOX Sports. They open Week 1 at 1:00 PM ET with the Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers.The Saints have plenty of games featured on FOX broadcasts -- eight of them, right now, barring flex scheduling -- so there's a good chance we'll have Brees on the call at some point in 2026. Let's hope the Saints are playing well enough to do him proud.This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Drew Brees returns as a full-time game analyst for FOX Sports in 2026
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    Youre Nuts: Which college football venue outside of Ohio Stadium is most daunting?
    UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 09: An overview of Beaver Stadium for the white out game prior to the College Football game between the Washington Huskies and the Penn State Nittany Lions on November 9, 2024, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesLast month, the FIFA World Cup wrapped up, bringing us some electric scenes at some incredible venues. So, as we look forward to a Buckeye season that includes road tests in iconic venues this season, like Darrell K Royal, Kinnick, LA Memorial Coliseum, and Lincolns Memorial Stadium, not to mention what will undoubtedly be an energetic Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, we are going to discuss some of the most raucous environments in college football.While we know about how tough it can be for opponents to play at Ohio Stadium, what about when the Buckeyes hit the road? There are a number of tough venues in the Big Ten the Buckeyes travel to on a regular basis, along with some interesting non-conference stadiums Ohio State has played at recently, or is scheduled to head to in the near future. Then there are places you wish the Buckeyes would play at because they are touted as having an incredible atmosphere.Even though a lot of Buckeye Nation will say there is no tougher place to play than Ohio Stadium, today we want to know what stadium outside of The Horseshoe you think is most daunting. Your choice doesnt have to be one Ohio State has played at recently; it could be a stadium you have on your wish list of places you want to see Ohio State play at, but they havent made it there.Todays question: Which college football venue outside of Ohio Stadium is most daunting?Wed love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.Bretts pick: Beaver StadiumNot many stadiums can rival the size of Ohio Stadium. One of the places that can seat as many fans as the home of the Buckeyes is Penn States Beaver Stadium. Even though Ive never been to Happy Valley for a tilt between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions, I have driven through State College and seen the size of the stadium. After hearing some of the noise the fans there make while watching games on television, I can only imagine just how loud it can get when Penn State welcomes a big opponent into town, especially at night.For any visitors coming to town to play the Nittany Lions, just getting to State College can be exhausting. It truly is in the middle of nowhere, and its a hassle to get to. Luckily, I havent had to go through State College when a game was going on, but I have heard from other fans and writers just how miserable it can be to get there, especially on a game day. Also, being in a smaller city, it cant be a big secret where any visiting teams are staying, which could make things tough the night before as Penn States opponents are trying to get some rest before taking on the Nittany Lions.As much as Ohio State vs. Michigan is one of the most heated rivalries in sports, Penn State fans actually scare me a lot more than Michigan fans. I find fans of the Wolverines relatively harmless, as they are a lot of bark and not much bite. The same cant be said about Nittany Lions fans, who I think are crazy. Hearing stories in the past about some of the treatment Ohio State fans, and even the band, have received from Penn State fans doesnt make me want to see a game at Beaver Stadium any time soon.Then there is how tough Penn State plays Ohio State in State College. Since 2000, the Nittany Lions have beaten the Buckeyes three times, and there have been a ton of close calls. Its pretty rare that games between the two teams are decided by more than two touchdowns, with the majority of them staying within a touchdown. One thing is for sure: Ohio State knows they are in for a tough fight whenever they head to the home of the Nittany Lions.Matts pick: Tiger StadiumThere are plenty of intimidating venues throughout college football, including Beaver Stadium, as Brett mentioned, especially on White Out Saturdays. Of course, Autzen Stadium is louder than a stadium of its size has any reasonable right to be. Michigan Stadium carries unmatched emotional weight for Ohio State, even if its enormous bowl does not always trap noise as effectively as some smaller buildings. Kyle Field regularly packs in more than 100,000 fans, while places like Neyland Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, and Oklahomas Memorial Stadium can become incredibly hostile when their teams are playing well.However, with all due respect to our beloved Horseshoe, for my money, the most consistently daunting venue in college football is LSUs Tiger Stadium especially on a Saturday night.While Clemson has their nice little traditions of bussing from one side of the stadium to the other, touching a rock, and trying not to fall running down a grass hill, there is only one Death Valley in college football, and it is in Baton Rouge. There is something different about the real Death Valley after dark. It is not simply the number of people in the stadium or the volume they produce. It is the combination of the heat, humidity, noise, alcohol, pageantry, and Louisiana weirdness that makes the entire experience feel slightly unhinged. Having lived in the Southeast for two decades now, I have experienced firsthand just how debauched and degenerate LSU fans can be on a normal day, just living their lives. Throw in a night SEC football game, and enough alcohol to get an entire frat house hung over, and you just know things are going to go off the rails. By the time kickoff arrives, LSU fans have often been preparing for the game for the better part of the day, and the visiting team is stepping into an environment that feels less like a football stadium and more like a pressure cooker where the pressure is supplied by the largest collection of drunken bayou hillbillies this side of a Duck Dynasty fan convention. That is ultimately what makes a venue truly daunting. Sure, a loud crowd can cause false starts, interfere with communication, and force an offense to simplify its play-calling. But the best home environments also make opponents feel rushed and uncomfortable before anything has actually gone wrong. One early mistake becomes two, the crowd grows louder, and suddenly a visiting team is simply trying to survive rather than playing the way it normally does.Perhaps it is because Ohio State does not regularly travel to Baton Rouge that Tiger Stadium maintains some of its mystique for me. We have seen the Buckeyes win at Beaver Stadium, in the Big House, at Autzen and Husky Stadiums, so even the most hostile of Big Ten venues dont strike much fear in my heart. However, Death Valley still feels like somewhat uncharted territory the type of place where even the most talented Ohio State team could be swallowed up in the enormity of the stadium and the environment.There might be technically louder and larger stadiums, and venues with more personal relevance to Buckeye fans, but if Ohio State had to play a national championship-caliber opponent on the road at night, there is nowhere I would feel more daunted by than Tiger Stadium. So, having said all that, heres hoping OSU and LSU set up a home-and-home in the very near future.
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    2026 Hall of Fame: Roger Craig was the perfect fit at RB for a powerhouse 49ers offense
    (Hassan Ahmad/Yahoo Sports)Five men Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he reached football immortality.Before Roger Craig, it wasn't unheard of for a running back to also be a dangerous pass catcher. But it was rare. Recent stars like Christian McCaffrey, Marshall Faulk and LaDainian Tomlinson became weapons on handoffs and receptions, and Craig was the model for that. In 1985 Craig had 1,050 rushing yards and 1,012 receiving yards, becoming the first player in NFL history with a 1,000/1,000 season. It wouldn't happen again until Faulk did it in 1999. Craig, Faulk and McCaffrey are still the only three members of the 1,000/1,000 club.Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!Craig is remembered fondly as a huge part of the San Francisco 49ers' dynasty of the 1980s, and finally got the call to join the Hall of Fame this year.In many ways, Craig was ahead of his time.Roger Craig was part of three Super Bowl championship teams with the 49ers. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)Focus On Sport via Getty ImagesRoger Craig was first of his kindWalter Payton was one of the best running backs ever, and he eclipsed more than 500 yards receiving only once. Jim Brown also did it only once, topping out at 517 yards. O.J. Simpson never had more than 476 in a season.Decades ago, most starting running backs occasionally made plays in the passing game but it wasn't a priority. Niners head coach Bill Walsh, one of the game's greatest innovators, saw it a different way after the 49ers made Craig a second-round draft pick out of Nebraska in 1983.Craig immediately became a big part of the passing game in Walsh's West Coast offense, with 427 receiving yards as a rookie, 675 in his second season as the 49ers won a Super Bowl, then more than 1,000 the year after.Craig was stellar running the ball too. He became the 49ers' starter as a rookie, on a team that went 10-6 and lost in the NFC championship game. He rushed for 8,189 career yards with a great mix of athleticism and toughness. His famous touchdown against the Rams is one of the greatest runs in NFL history, as he showed off his entire skill set by breaking multiple tackles and then running for the score in the open field.It was always tough to bring down Roger Craig.It seemed impossible, though, in this 1988 battle against the Rams, when Craig put the @49ers on his back, running 22 times for 190 yards and three TDs to lead a 24-21 midseason win.(Oct. 16, 1988) #LARvsSF@histepper33pic.twitter.com/q2V6Hs44nB NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy) October 20, 2018Despite being one of the most popular players of that era, Craig waited decades to get in the Hall of Fame.Craig had a long wait for Hall inductionCraig's longevity might have worked against his Hall of Fame case. He had seven very good seasons to start his career with the 49ers, then started to slip. His final three seasons with the Vikings and Raiders were forgettable.But Craig had plenty working in his favor too. He was a big part of three Super Bowl championship teams. He had three touchdowns in Super Bowl XIX (two of those touchdowns came as a receiver), his 40-yard catch to start the fourth quarter was huge in the 49ers' comeback win over the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII and he had 288 yards and three touchdowns in the playoffs a year later on the way to another title.Craig was first eligible for the Hall of Fame in 1999 and was a semifinalist 10 times before moving on for consideration in the seniors category. Finally, he got the call.Roger Craig's reaction to getting into the @ProFootballHOF is incredible pic.twitter.com/tttTYQd34D NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026Craig joins storied teammates like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott from the 1980s 49ers dynasty in the Hall of Fame. Craig was one of the most memorable players from those great teams. It took a while for Craig to join some of his legendary teammates in Canton, but the wait to get the proper due for his career is over.
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    ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND , August 4, 2026 — The global lifestyle diseases apps market reached USD 8.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand from USD 9.8 billion in 2026 to USD 28.6 billion by 2036. According to market research publisher Fact.MR (Report Code: FACT15858MR), the market is forecast to record a compound annual growth...
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    Big 10 and SEC support 'Save College Sports' act + Notre Dame and USC to renew rivalry
    On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive into the latest from the Big 10 and SEC now supporting the 'Save College Sports' Act.From there, Notre Dame and USC are set to renew their rivalry, but we'll have to wait until 2030.To round out the show, a District Judge in Colorado has ruled in favor of the class of 2022. Will this lead to a mad scramble before the start of the season?All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.00:00 Show Rundown00:50 Big Ten and SEC change course26:45 Notre Dame and USC renew rivalry43:25 Colorado District Judge Makes RulingThe U.S. Capitol Building is lit up during sunset on July 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. Preparations for Saturday's Fourth of July events have led to construction and blocked roads around the city.Finn Gomez
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    Chicago Bears Offense struggles, plenty of 13, a fight, and more from camp!
    Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectI will begin with our regular reminder not to get too high or too low based on reports from training camp. But, the Chicago Bears had what one beat reporter characterized as their sloppiest offensive outing at practice this training camp in practice #6. There was also a bit of a scare when Luther Burden was involved in a three player collision and was slow to get up. That said, there were still some offensive highlights and some defenders who shined today. Lets get into it.Dan Wiederer of The Athletic noted the offensive struggles included Pre-snap penalties. Misfired passes. Dropped balls. Rickety screen plays. QB1s feet getting tangled coming out from center. He also noted the offense failed in its end-of-game situation reps.As noted above, Luther Burden had a collision in the end zone during this situational drill. Zach Pearson of the BearReport described it this way, on the final play for the first team offense in a situation drill, Luther Burden took a bit (sic) on a collision in the end zone. Looked like Devin Bush hit him hard. Burden was slow to get up. Tyrique Stevenson walked with him to the sideline. He also indicated Rome Odunze had some words for the defense after the play. Still, Pearson also stated that Burden appeared to be okay after the hit and was moving around on the sideline.Nicholas Moreano of REKAP & BearsRTB said it was defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. who made contact with Burden in the back. But he also agreed that Burden was OK in the end.Courtney Cronin (ESPN) also reported on the Burden hit, suggesting he got blown up pretty good at the goal line trying to catch a pass on the final plays of the 2MD. Slow to get up but walked off the field under his own power flanked by Caleb Williams and Tyrique Stephenson.Mark Carman agreed with Wiederers assessment that the offense was off in his top three takeaways. Noted multiple penalties, incompletions. Ball was sailing. Carman thought that the practice was much more physical than Mondays practice, and he noted that RB Salvon Ahmed flashed again.Josh Buckhalter of ClockerSports continues to monitor the left tackle competition, noting that Braxton Jones was LT1 today and, in his assessment, has the lead in the competition for now. Buckhalter also noted that it was a good day for Tyson Bagent running the second team offense. And we got more wow play from Colston Loveland.A few other nuggets from the day.The Chicago Bears signed DB Marlen Sewell seems more like a camp body than a potential stopgap for Coby Bryant.Patrick Finley reported on the first fight of Bears camp with Jordan van den Berg body slamming offensive lineman Caden Barnett.First fight of #Bears camp!Rookie DT Jordan van den Berg body slams OL Caden Barnett. Montez Sweat very excited. Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) August 4, 2026Adam Hoge reported that Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will miss Saturdays practice to attend Drew Brees Hall of Fame induction.#Bears DC Dennis Allen will miss practice on Saturday to attend Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction. "It's a real honor and a real privilege that he asked me to be a part of it," Allen said. Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 4, 2026Kevin Fisbain reported on the announcer team for Bears-Panthers:Fox announced their announcer teams for the 2026 season. The Bears-Panthers Week 1 game will get the crew of Adam Amin, Drew Brees and Kristina Pink. Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 4, 2026Coby Bryant thanked everyone for the prayers and the love in the wake of his knee injury suffered in Mondays practice:Thank you for all the prayers & love! God makes no mistakes & Ill be back stronger. Cant wait to be back out there with my brothers & have a great season ! Much love & Coby Bryant (@_CobyBryant_) August 4, 2026Courtney Cronin noted that today featured a heavy dose of 13 personnel (reminder that is an offensive set that features one running back and three tight ends):Dennis Allen promised a heavy dose of 13 personnel today and 5 minutes into the first team period of camp, its clear the emphasis is gonna be running out of 13 today. Live tackling has commenced on the second day of pads. Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 4, 2026Dennis Allen on Coby Bryants injury:This morning #Bears DC Dennis Allen said this about Coby Bryant's injury, which is expected to keep him inactive from games for several weeks pic.twitter.com/oJt4kYgu7V Aldo Gandia (@BearsBarroomHQ) August 4, 2026And a few videos from the day.Another day, another dollar pic.twitter.com/KbAtHLhYaj Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 4, 2026Bears second padded practice of camp underway, first one open to the public. @cbschicagopic.twitter.com/tgmi7LjUxL Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 4, 2026Almost a sick catch here after the Caleb scramble. cream pic.twitter.com/7CaXjdY7k4 Cream sleeve (@creamsleeve) August 4, 2026Dont know who has the aux today but good choice with Green Day to start practice. #Bearspic.twitter.com/ymy29MGSzL Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 4, 2026
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    World's No. 1 woman tennis player supports genetic sex testing as 'fair'
    Fresh off her disappointing loss at Wimbledon, the number one women's tennis player in the world is speaking out in favor of her sport's new policy that will require all competitors on tour to have their DNA tested. Aryna Sabalenka was asked by reporters in Toronto on Monday about the new World Tennis Association policy that went into effect last month. "I think it's really important to keep the fairness in our tour," said Sabalenka, in responding to the last question of the news conference. "It's obviously, biologically, the men are way stronger than women, so I feel like it would be not really fair for the woman to compete against biological man."Sabalenka, who is Belarusian but competes neutrally, has never disclosed her sexual orientation or gender identity. She told reporters she supports the policy. "I believe it took them a little while to make this decision and, yeah, I support it," said Sabalenka. "But for me, I'm focusing on myself, on my goals, you know, whatever it takes. If they want to test us all, I'm happy to do that; it's pretty fair, and let's keep it that way."As ESPN reported, the policy established on July 21 is for all women on tour to undergo a one-time, mandatory genetic test for the SRY gene, a segment of DNA typically found on the Y chromosome, which initiates male sex development in a fetus and indicates the presence of testes. However, studies have shown some women can also have a Y chromosome and still look, feel and live as women. "Any athlete whose test shows the presence of the SRY gene will be banned from competing in the womens category in elite events," reported genetic researcher Andrew Sinclair. "However if the athlete has a condition called Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS), they may be able to qualify for an exemption." Players can also appeal the results. This isn't Sabalenka's first comments on the issue of trans inclusion. She shared her thoughts on trans women athletes with UK television personality Piers Morgan back in December 2025: "It's not fair," she said. "The woman has been working her whole life to reach her limit, and then she has to face a man, who is biologically much stronger, so for me, I don't agree with this kind of stuff in sport." Sabalenka's new remarks came exactly one year to the day that Sinclair, the researcher credited with discovering the gene, spoke out against genetic testing."I argue the science does not support this overly simplistic assertion," wrote Sinclair in theconversation.com on August 3, 2025. "I should know, because I discovered the SRY gene on the human Y chromosome in 1990. For 35 years I have been researching it and other genes required for testis development."Sinclair wrote that biological sex is more complex than the WTA claims. "Using SRY to establish biological sex is wrong because all it tells you is whether or not the gene is present. It does not tell you how SRY is functioning, whether a testis has formed, whether testosterone is produced and, if so, whether it can be used by the body."Tennis icon and opponent of transgender inclusion in sports, Martina Navratilova, posted her support for the policy on X the day before it went into effect. She replied to a self-described "queer tennis fan," who said she was "so ashamed to have even supported this organization, i stand with ALL women who play tennis and sport and only hope the women of the WTA refuse to do such invasive, transphobic tests. i support trans people." "WTA supports all women. As in females," Martina replied. "There is no such thing as an invasive transphobic test- just a once in a lifetime cheek swab- takes all of three seconds. Got it? Males are free to play in the mens tournaments however they might identify. Simple." As Outsports has reported, Martina achieved success on the court with coaching by out transgender trailblazer Renee Richards who also does not believe trans women should compete in female sports. And on Tuesday, Martina posted six applause emojis in sharing Sabalenka's statement.Martina's fans around the world are sounding-off, mostly for and a handful against. One even torched Caitlin Clark for not joining Sophie Cunningham's stance.Sabalenka has not made any further comments about the policy on social media, but after a month of rest and relaxation, she said she was getting "back to basics" on the practice court in Toronto in anticipation of her matches at the National Bank Open. However, it's not known how fans will react. After her straight-sets defeat to Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon, she was booed by the Wimbledon crowd for whacking a ball out of Centre Court, as The Independent reported last month."I want to get completely drunk, forget about tennis," Sabalenka told reporters after leaving in the fourth round at the All England Club. It was her earliest Grand Slam exit in four years. "And try to get better."This article originally appeared on Out: World's No. 1 woman tennis player supports genetic sex testing as 'fair'RELATEDMedal count! Here are the LGBTQ+ Olympians who won medals in Paris 202415 famous bisexual women who put the B in LGBTQ+
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