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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! USA Fencing announced Thursday that it is preparing to change its gender-eligibility policy, after a viral protest by women's fencer Stephanie Turner sparked mass backlash and federal intervention by protesting a trans opponent. The organization said it is preparing to amend its current policies that allow biological males to compete with women and girls in the event that it is "forced" to change it. "In the event that USA Fencing is forced to change its current stance in accordance with oversight bodies or federal legislation, the new policy states athletes competing in USA Fencing-sanctioned tournaments must compete according to their biological sex," the announcement read. The proposed updated policy ensures that women's category "will b...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NFL quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders is the biggest question entering Thursday's NFL Draft. Sanders, once a candidate to be the top pick in this year's draft, is rumored to be falling on draft boards, according to multiple reports.Some reports have suggested Sanders may not even be taken in the first round. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Deion Sanders (right) with son Shedeur Sanders on the red carpet before the Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans Feb. 6, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)For ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, the notion that Sanders, one of the top quarterbacks in college football this year, could fall out of the first round is "appalling." "I'm trying to figure out is what the hell is...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The son of New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen fueled speculation this week that the organization would draft a quarterback with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after he reportedly shared a video of Mississippi's Jaxson Dart on social media. Screenshots of Carson Schoen’s Instagram went viral on social media Wednesday, the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft, after he appeared to share a highlight video of Dart to his Instagram story.  Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024. (Matt Pendleton/Imagn Images)Screenshots circulating on social media brought up memories of when Schoen’s son told him to trade up to select quarterback Jayden ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alijah Arenas, a five-star basketball prospect and son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, was reportedly involved in a serious vehicle crash, according to multiple reports Thursday.Arenas was "hospitalized and placed into an induced coma," ESPN reported. The 18-year-old California native was traveling in a Tesla Cybertruck shortly before 5 a.m. in Los Angeles, according to TMZ Sports.Arenas recently committed to the USC Trojans men's basketball team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Alijah Arenas of the Chatsworth Chancellors prepares to shoot a free throw against the Jesuit Marauders in the second half of a boys CIF State Division II championship basketball game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento March 15, 2025, in S...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nice try, Philadelphia Eagles, but Michael Strahan wasn’t too fond of the surprise gift sent his way on "Good Morning America."With the 2025 NFL Draft kicking off in Green Bay Thursday night, the ABC morning show host was jokingly given a green Eagles jersey with the No. 25 and his last name. "Good Morning America" will welcome a few Eagles in studio Friday to promote the team’s Autism Foundation, prompting the gag gift for the New York Giants great.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Michael Strahan during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.  (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)Strahan held the jersey up to the camera for everyone at home to see, and what he did next wasn’t shocking."All I can say is, you wish,"...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shedeur Sanders may be one of the best players available in the NFL Draft, but where he eventually lands is becoming more cloudy by the minute ahead of the event.The former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback put together a solid year in his final season with the team, leading the Big 12 Conference with 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdown passes. He was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Shedeur Sanders looks on at his jersey retirement ceremony during Colorado's NCAA college football spring game in Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)With hours to go before possibly hearing his name called in the first round, Sanders hyped himself up."Legendary," he posted on X o...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shannon Sharpe is temporarily stepping away from ESPN after being accused of sexual assault and battery in a $50 million lawsuit filed on Sunday. Sharpe, who has denied all allegations against him, released a statement on Thursday. "My statement is found here and this is the truth. The relationship in question was 100% consensual. At this juncture I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties," Sharpe wrote in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe attends the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 7, 2023. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)"I will be devoting this time to my family, and respondi...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers faced ridicule on social media as he attempted to get his followers hyped for the NFL Draft, which will take place in Green Bay for the first time.Evers wore a green Packers polo shirt and was seen in a video on Wednesday throwing a football to himself.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives the annual State of the State address, Jan. 22, 2025, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis.  (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)"Go long, Tony," Evers said in the video before he caught the pass from himself and spiked the ball into the dirt.Social media had some fun at the Democratic governor’s expense.Evers later posted videos of himself on the draft stage and meeting with some fans bef...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco may be the Week 1 starter once the 2025 season begins if Deshaun Watson isn’t back in time to take the field.With hours to go before the NFL Draft begins, Flacco appeared on "Fox & Friends" and was asked whether he would be disappointed or if he was expecting Cleveland to take a quarterback in the draft.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Quarterback Joe Flacco throws the ball against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023. (Scott Galvin-USA Today Sports)"I’m expecting, I think everyone’s expecting them to take a quarterback and it’s just part of the game," Flacco said. "Every team is looking to get that next guy and make their team as good as possible for t...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Tennessee Titans added another weapon on offense ahead of the NFL Draft.Veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett announced on social media he will join the Titans. ESPN reported that Lockett signed a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with incentives that could increase to $6 million.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Dec. 8, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)"I’m excited to be a Tennessee Titan!! I’m super thankful and grateful Let’s get it!! God you get all the glory!!" he wrote on X.Lockett played 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks after the team selected him in the third round of the 2015 draft. He was a Pro...