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The multibillion-dollar settlement awaits final approval from the federal judge hearing the case in California. She must determine if the settlement terms are fair, reasonable and adequate to all class members — a process that experts say will likely take months. The settlement sets the stage to transform college athletics by allowing colleges and universities to share revenues and directly pay up to $20 million dollars per year to its student athletes.

A survey of Kansas high schools and major universities failed to find an instance where someone was turned away from a sport because of the 2023 law. But it may have had a chilling effect discouraging transgender athletes from trying out in the first place.

A North Texas orthopedic surgeon blames the popularity of the sport and players not exercising as much care before playing as they should.

The 2024 Major League Soccer season has begun. But its referees are still on the sidelines.

Before Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen made their names as ball-slingers who could also sprint, Bobby Douglass and Steve Grogan were using their legs to find ways to win football games.

With Patrick Mahomes at the helm, the Chiefs have come remarkably close to five Super Bowl appearances in a row — only a few key penalties stood in the way. Football experts say, with NFL competition as tough as ever, maintaining a dynasty requires a keen attention to detail and some tough decisions.

A new Kansas law bans transgender girls from playing sports on girls' teams in schools and colleges. Opponents say that discriminating against transgender children was a solution to a problem that didn't exist, and the law ignores real fairness problems that female athletes face in Kansas.

Two teams based in Olathe, Kansas, will play in the Granny Basketball national tournament this weekend in Decorah, Iowa. Organizers aim to foster camaraderie, sportsmanship and 'a gentle game' for women over age 50.

The season will kick off with six teams from different cities, including one from Grand Prairie.

Houston is a No. 1 seed; Texas and Texas A&M could match up in the second round.