Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Simone Biles, Riley Gaines debate trans athletes after softball controversy

Simone Biles and Riley Gaines were caught up in a war of words over women’s sports trans athletes. (image)

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Personal attacks – Olympic gold medalist Simone Villes has targeted Outkick host and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines for her criticism of Minnesota’s softball state championship. The two abandoned discussion surrounding girls and female sports trans-athletes, and Biles made a personal attack on Gaines’ appearance. Continue reading…

Accepted apology – American gymnast Simone Biles felt a physical embarrassment for a former University of Kentucky swimmer during a discussion about the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports. Gaines invited Biles to join in “The Battle to Support Fair Sports.” Continue reading…

Marissa Rothenberger celebrates with her teammates in a dugout after a dramatic victory at Champurin Park. (Amber Harding)

Under review – USA Gymnastics (USAG) has removed the page from its website on transgender eligibility policies and resources, informing Fox News Digital that it was decided last month “to assess compliance with the current legal environment.” Continue reading…

The Champion of Fighting – The Minnesota High School softball team was named state champions on Friday after Champlin Park rebel transgender player Marissa Rothenberger pitched a complete game shutout. Continue reading…

Accountability – The White House has said that states that violated President Donald Trump’s executive order “exclude men from women’s sports” were “liable” for working on a weekend victory at the Champlin Park Rebels’ state championship. Continue reading…

File – Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds on the bat against the Atlanta Braves on August 2, 1978. (AP photos, files)

Bittersweet – New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez lamented the possibility that Pete Rose would be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2028, and told Fox News Digital that he hoped that it had happened in Rose’s life. Continue reading…

newlywed – After revealing his intentions for the upcoming football season, newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he recently tied the knot. Continue reading…

Marketing Opportunities – UNC Football coach Bill Belichick used questions about his personal life at this week’s press conference to plug in his new book as a potential Father’s Day gift book. Continue reading…

Of the 16 host stadiums in next year’s tournament, which begin exactly one year from Wednesday, 11 are in the US.

The countdown begins – Team USA legend Landon Donovan, who is exactly a year away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, believes pressure is on Americans as host nation for next year’s tournament. He also believes it is a good opportunity for American football. Continue reading…

View Now – Colin Kauhard of Fox Sports discusses expectations for Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers and explains why the veteran quarterback said the Steelers’ contract was “good for his soul.” Continue reading…

From Fox Sports – New England Patriots receiver Stephon Diggs spoke to reporters for the first time since the controversial boat out on Tuesday, but he refused to share details of the meeting with team and coach Mike Vrabel. Continue reading…