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A Christian school in Vermont is appealing a judge's decision to uphold its ban from sporting activities because its girl's basketball team forfeited a game against a team that had a biological male on its roster. Mid Vermont Christian School filed an appeal last week before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as part of its fight to reverse an expulsion issued by the Vermont Principals' Association."To justify its expulsion decision, the VPA invoked discretionary policies applied on a 'case-by-case basis' and subject to individualized exceptions," stated the appeal's introduction."And though the VPA penalized Mid Vermont, it lets other...

There's no doubt that things can get physical in the WNBA, and Caitlin Clark can be the first one to attest to that. In her rookie season with the Indiana Fever, she's hit the floor several times, and some have come as flagrant fouls against the opposing teams. An interesting stat came up on a Caitlin Clark stats page on X, formerly Twitter, that could shock some people who watch her. “Interesting stat: 17% of the WNBA’s flagrant fouls this season have been committed against Caitlin Clark. The Chicago Sky were responsible for 80% of the flagrants committed against Clark,”...

Controversial podcast host Jason Whitlock has accused black WNBA players of being racist towards Caitlin Clark and slammed networks like ESPN for not talking about it. The No. 1 overall pick and rookie sensation has been subject to rough treatment on numerous occasions during her first season as a pro, with some accusing her opponents of being jealous of her remarkable impact on women's basketball. The latest incident arrived on Sunday when Seattle Storm's Skylar Diggins-Smith took a cheap shot at Clark after she inspired the Indiana Fever to a 92-75 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Diggins-Smith, an Olympic gold medalist...

WNBA and Olympian Diana Taurasi and Team USA Women’s Coach Cheryl Reeve used the Olympics to push Kamala Harris for president in an interview with USA Today. Taurasi is interviewed on video wearing her Team USA uniform shirt and saying that “a lot of us” see themselves in Harris. “More than anything, you know, for me, it’s policy,” Taurasi said of the most radically far-left candidate the Democrats have ever put up for the nomination, “What are you going to do for the people of America that need you?” “And I think there’s, you know, a big portion of us...

So Team (W)USA's quest for their 8th straight Gold Medal started off on the right foot yesterday with a 102-76 victory over Japan. That result is not the point of this blog, seeing as the team has not even lost a GAME in Olympic play since 1992. My eyebrows didn't raise a millimeter when I saw they won big. However one stat from yesterday's game that did suprise me was to hear that of all the games played thus far, Team USA's was the least attended by a mile. Look I'm not saying that their cranky head coach Cheryl Reeve...

Lille, France — It’s rare when Team USA finds itself in any situation that fits the definition of an Olympic losing streak, but such is the case when the Paris Games begin. Three years ago, at the delayed 2020 Games in Tokyo, the Americans lost the opener in Group Play to France. Therefore, in their quest to find motivation, if they choose to embrace it, there’s the matter of ending their opener skid at one. The slogan for Sunday’s tip against Serbia: Get a jump on these Olympics right from the jump. The excuses for that seven-point loss to the...

No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark made more history on Saturday afternoon during the Indiana Fever's matchup with the New York Liberty. With her 10th rebound early in the fourth quarter, she became the first rookie to record a triple-double. She is also the first player in Fever history to record a triple-double as Indiana rallied to beat the Liberty 83-78. She finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists. Clark got off to a terrific start, as she scored the first five points for the Fever and made three 3-pointers in the first quarter to help them build...

It’s not hard to understand why Caitlin Clark, the record-setting white ex-NCAA women’s basketball standout, is enjoying attention and endorsements like no WNBA player before her. And, no, it’s not because of (mythical) “white privilege.” It’s just as how Tiger Woods — who brought legions of new fans to golf the way Clark is doing for women’s hoops — was treated like royalty in the late ’90s for being the first dominant “black” (he calls himself “Cablinansian”) golfer.

The NBA Finals being outdrawn by Caitlin Clark in TV ratings is a good indication that the league is in trouble.

In March, Youngkin skipped a rally to attend a basketball game, citing a scheduling conflict. In October 2021, Youngkin gave the cold shoulder again, saying prior arrangements kept him from appearing at a Trump rally featuring then-chief Trump strategist Steve Bannon. With new polling indicating Trump is on the rise in Virginia, Youngkin seems to be hopping back on the Trump train.

The Indiana Fever star wasn't going to attend the Summer Olympics but a spot just opened up for herAs the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris fast approach, it was believed that Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark wasn't going to attend the tournament representing the United States of America. Given that she has only been a professional for a few months, Caitlin Clark was not supposed to be part of the team that will be part of the women's USA 3x3 olympic basketball competition. Ironically, another rookie's injury was the reason Caitlin Clark may have a chance to be part of...

The WNBA star is making waves in the American sports mainstreamCaitlin Clark has become one of the most popular athletes in the United States, even surpassing Patrick Mahomes in terms of popularity with sports fans. The 22-year-old, a rookie sensation for the Indiana Fever, was the No.1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft after breaking the all-time points scoring record in the NCAA with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Caitlin Clark in hilarious moment with her unexpected response to a reporter But her rise from college athlete to WNBA mainstay is now secure, with fans following her all over America as...

Caitlin Clark suffered another brutal attack on the court Wednesday night when a 235-pound rival nearly smacked her in the head. It comes amid increased concerns for the Indiana Fever rookie's safety following a spate of incidents involving Chicago Sky players Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter. Some figures, including Bill Maher and Clay Travis, have even claimed that Clark - who is at the forefront of the WNBA's unprecedented skyrocketing popularity - is being targeted because she's white and straight... It's been a tough rookie season for the former college superstar, who's been the victim of particularly rough treatment from...

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has once again shown that he leads from a Christian perspective after being seen in a t-shirt reading, “But First Let Me Thank God,” as his team celebrated their NBA Finals win on Monday night.Mazzulla helped lead the team to its 18th championship on Monday. Still, throughout his tenure as the team’s head coach, he has not shied away from celebrating his deep Catholic faith along with his basketball expertise. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 as they played in Boston to best the Mavs in four out of five during the NBA...

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics again stand alone among NBA champions. Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history. Boston earned its latest title on the 16th anniversary of hoisting its last Larry O’Brien Trophy in 2008. It marks the 13th championship won this century by one of the city’s Big 4 professional sports franchises. Jaylen Brown added 21 points and was voted the NBA Finals MVP....

Clark’s fellow players would rather the WNBA collapse than give her a modicum of credit for bringing attention to the sport.I never thought the day would come when the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) would be newsworthy enough to write about. But in an era where deranged leftists think men can become women and get pregnant, I suppose anything is possible.The story in question centers around an incident that occurred during a Sunday matchup between the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark. Most Americans are likely familiar with Clark for her dominating performance at the University of...

WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark last week denounced the use of her name to inflame culture wars, calling those efforts by pundits and politicians “disappointing” and “unacceptable.” But after Clark was flagrantly fouled by her college rival Angel Reese on Sunday, Fox News and right-wing media blatantly ignored the Indiana Fever star’s pleas and continued to fuel the outrage flames surrounding the 22-year-old guard. “This is the Jackie Robinson of the WNBA,” Fox News contributor David Webb exclaimed on Sunday night. “She is getting abused!” Webb’s comparison of Clark to the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in...

Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark remains spicy. The Chicago Sky rookie forward was called for a flagrant 1 foul after hitting Clark in the head during their matchup on Sunday.

Caitlin Clark is adding another record to her long list of historical feats after Sunday's Indiana Fever game vs. the Chicago Sky. The Fever star became the first rookie since Breanna Stewart in 2016 to have five games of hitting at least 15 points, five assists and five rebounds. Clark reached this accomplishment in just the first 15 games of her rookie season. It took Stewart until September of her rookie year to achieve the feat. Clark's finished stat line for Sunday's 91–83 win was 23 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. This win pushed the Fever's record to 5–10.

After only three months in the WNBA, the white heterosexual Caitlin Clark has already become the star of the league and has racked up a growing number of records, not the least of which is some of the highest viewership that the WNBA has ever had. But despite the fact that her stats are better than any other player this season, the majority black committee tasked with picking players for Team USA ignored her and excluded her from the team. Why? Because she is white and not a lesbian.