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Win Prizes in This Week's Ultimate Sports Quiz

From Premier League drama to boxing's biggest punches, dive into our weekly sports quiz covering football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming for your chance to win exciting prizes.

Transgender darts star makes PDC history

Dutch darts sensation Noa-Lynn van Leuven creates sporting history by becoming the first transgender woman to claim a PDC championship victory at the Women's World Matchplay.

Barstool Sports' Cody Beef Dies - Community Mourns

The sudden and tragic passing of Barstool Sports personality Cody Beef has sent shockwaves through the sports media community, leaving colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a beloved content creator.

Ted Cruz defends trans volleyball player against jeering mothers

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has sparked controversy after defending a transgender athlete against California mothers accused of 'bullying' during a school volleyball match, igniting a heated political debate about women's sports and inclusion.

NFL warns players after NBA's Mafia betting scandal

The NFL has issued an urgent warning to its athletes about gambling dangers after explosive revelations of Mafia involvement in the NBA's betting controversy. Learn how American sports leagues are battling organised crime infiltration.

Minnesota Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

In a groundbreaking decision with national implications, Minnesota's highest court has dismissed a legal challenge against transgender powerlifter's participation in women's competitions, setting a crucial precedent for sports inclusion policies.

ESPN's Sam Ponder sparks trans athlete controversy

ESPN presenter Sam Ponder ignites controversy by sharing a viral video about transgender athletes in female sports, questioning fairness and sparking intense social media debate about biological advantages.

Pushy Parents: Youth Sports' Biggest Problem

Leading sports psychologists warn that overbearing parental behaviour is becoming the primary obstacle to children's athletic development and enjoyment in UK sports.

Muhammad Ali's sumo wrestling challenge in Tokyo

Discover the incredible true story of how Muhammad Ali stepped into the sumo ring against Japan's wrestling titans during his 1970s Tokyo visit - a remarkable crossover of combat sports history.

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London

The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.

NCAA Allows Athlete Gambling Sponsorships in Rule U-Turn

The NCAA has overturned its controversial ban on sports betting partnerships, allowing college athletes to sign sponsorship deals with gambling companies in a landmark decision that's dividing the sports world.

Rugby legend Gareth Thomas becomes drag queen

Welsh rugby icon Gareth Thomas opens up about his transformative journey from international sports star to drag performer in an intimate BBC documentary exploring identity and acceptance.

Paraguay's Mother's Day declaration excludes LGBTQ+ families

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.

Brady and Portnoy's $75m Saudi Flag Football Partnership

NFL legend Tom Brady teams up with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in a groundbreaking $75 million flag football venture with Saudi Arabia's sports authority, signalling major Middle Eastern investment in American sports.

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