The debate regarding transgender athletes' participation in school sports has seen four major developments in the past week across all levels of government.
1. The White House: The Department of Education proposed a change to Title IX rules on Thursday that would, in certain instances, allow schools to bar trans athletes from participating on teams that align with their gender identity — but prohibit the issuance of a blanket ban.
The pitch clock has cut nearly 30 minutes off the average Major League Baseball game, leaving fans with less time to enjoy a cold one at the ballpark.
State of play: Some teams have responded to this urgent crisis by extending beer sales beyond the end of the seventh inning for the first time in memory.
A pair of Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan became the world's most expensive sneakers on Tuesday when they sold for $2.2 million at a Sotheby's online auction.
Why it matters: Although the Air Jordan XIIIs that the legendary basketball player wore during the 1998 "Last Dance" NBA finals season didn't fetch as much as some anticipated, it's the latest example of such memorabilia reaching record prices as demand for nostalgic sports collectables surges.
The World Chess Championship is underway in Kazakhstan, but it's missing a key figure: Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 player and five-time reigning world champion.
State of play: Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi (World No. 2) — playing in his second straight world championship and competing under a neutral flag — faces Ding Liren (No. 3), the highest-rated Chinese player ever.
Every athlete has a story, and draft night is the perfect opportunity to tell it. From the can't-miss prospect to the little-known late bloomer, the path to the pros is one of the great journeys in sports.
Driving the news: Monday night's WNBA draft was a dream come true for many. There, seated in the same room, were athletes from all different backgrounds who traveled winding roads to get there.
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