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IOC president Coventry sets early 2026 target for new Olympic policy on gender eligibility
The IOC set a target Wednesday of early 2026 to detail a new policy on eligibility in female sports that could see transgender athletes excluded from the Olympic Games.
Mercedes-Benz to become long-term partners of WTA Tour from 2026
Dec 10 : Players, officials and guests at WTA tournaments can look forward to being chauffeured in an exclusive fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 2026 after the German automaker announced it had become the women's tour's premier partner on Wednesday.
IOC decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026, says Coventry
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Dec 10 : The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday it would announce eligibility criteria for transgender athletes early next year, after months of deliberation as it seeks to find a consensus on how to protect the female category.
Nine Russian, Belarusian athletes cleared as neutrals by FIS for Milano Cortina qualifiers
Dec 10 : Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes were granted Individual Neutral Athletes status by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation on Wednesday, enabling them to feature in qualifying events for next year's Milano Cortina Olympics.
4-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson named AP Female Athlete of the Year - ESPN
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons.
Lane Kiffin lets four LSU assistants return to Ole Miss for College Football Playoff run against Tulane
FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman joins Colin Cowherd to discuss whether Miami or Notre Dame should be make the CFP, then breaks down how USC landed one of the top 2026 recruiting classes. He then reacts to Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU and shares ...