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Michigan Volleyball Match Sparks Trans Athlete Row

A Michigan high school volleyball quarterfinal faces controversy over a transgender player, prompting intervention from school officials. Read the full story on this developing situation.

Olympian's secret rape conviction exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a Dutch volleyball Olympian competed in Tokyo 2021 despite serving time for raping a 12-year-old British girl in Milton Keynes.

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.

Woman's body found at Sydney's Mona Vale beach

A community is in shock after a woman's body was found washed ashore at a popular Sydney beach, with police investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.

British surfer drowns at Melbourne beach

A British traveller's surfing dream ends in tragedy as 22-year-old Mani Gajjar drowns at Melbourne's Woolamai Beach, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced swimmers in Australian surf conditions.

Convicted child rapist cleared for volleyball world championships

Dutch beach volleyball star Steven Van de Velde, convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl, faces international condemnation as he's approved to compete in Australia. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas defends the controversial decision.

Child rapist athlete shocks beach volleyball world

Steven van de Velde, a Dutch-Australian beach volleyball athlete, is representing Australia at international competitions despite his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old British girl. The shocking revelation has sparked outrage across the sporting wo

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

£70,000 luxury watch found on UK beach

A routine beach walk turned into a life-changing moment when a sharp-eyed walker spotted a rare Richard Mille watch worth over £70,000 lying in the sand - sparking a remarkable search for its rightful owner.

Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage

A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.

Lawsuit after trans volleyball player injures opponents

A lawsuit has been filed against a transgender athlete and a North Carolina school district after three female volleyball players sustained injuries during a match. The case raises serious questions about safety and fairness in women's sports.

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