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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: Back in November, attorney Tim Heaphy of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher led a third-party investigation into allegations against San Jose State's transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming of conspiring with an opponent to harm a teammate. Heaphy carried this out in the same month that other partners in his firm worked to protect Fleming's eligibility to compete in women's college volleyball. Heaphy later offered the school legal counsel to help it navigate a federal Title IX investigation over the same situation. The offer was declined.Fleming, the trans athlete at the center of a national controversy last fall, was accused in a Title IX complaint and a separate lawsuit of discussing plans to have teammate Brooke Sl...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart backtracked on his criticism of President Donald Trump and his plan to intervene in Iran and strike the country’s nuclear facilities.Cozart, a one-time All-Star, wrote on social media last week that he would "no longer support" the president if the U.S. was dragged into a war with Iran and Israel. However, after the president announced that a ceasefire agreement had been reached, Cozart fired off a new reaction.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Zack Cozart, #2 of the Cincinnati Reds, is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a home run during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on Sept. 15, 2017 in Cincinnati. (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)"I’ll ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chandler Jones, a former wide receiver who starred for the San Jose State Spartans and later for the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes, has died, the school announced on Monday.He was 33.Jones was identified as the victim in a pedestrian crash on the Marina Freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday, MyNewsLA.com reported, citing the Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities said Jones was struck and killed by a driver in a Toyota RAV4.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Chandler Jones, #89, reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second quarter at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California, on Nov. 29, 2013. (Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports)The incide...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made a candid social media post reflecting on the team’s NBA Finals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7.Haliburton made a late-night post on X with a lengthy statement and a photo of himself in a hospital bed. It came more than 24 hours after he was seen writhing in pain on the floor at the Paycom Center.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, #0, reacts after suffering an injury during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on June 22, 2025. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)"Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Word...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The Dick’s Perfect Game All-American Classic will not just have star power on the field this year, but star power in the dugouts as well. Baseball Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman and former San Diego Padres All-Star Ryan Klesko will serve as managers for the game, Fox News Digital exclusively learned Tuesday.Perfect Game’s All-American Classic features the top 60 high school baseball players across North America and provides them a platform to showcase their talents on a national stage. This year, the nation’s top high school players will compete at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, on Aug. 17. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame Indu...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Women’s tennis star Yulia Putintseva reacted on Monday after her spat with Maria Sakkari at the Bad Homburg Open went viral across social media over the weekend.Sakkari appeared to take issue with how Putintseva shook her hand following their match. The Greek tennis star won the match over Putintseva 7-5 7-6 (6). The broadcast caught Sakkari stepping over toward Putintseva’s side to exchange words with her. She was heard saying, "nobody likes you" and that she should look her opponent in the eyes during a handshake.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan celebrates after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States on day four of the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati on Aug. 15, 2024. (Susan Mullane-USA T...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham started out last Wednesday with just over 300,000 TikTok followers coming off a heated game against the Connecticut Sun, which saw her get ejected when she doled out some retribution before the buzzer sounded.The moment she tussled with Sun guard Jacy Sheldon, who had poked Caitlin Clark in the eye earlier in the game, she became an instant sensation. Cunningham had previously gone viral before for her outfit choices while she was with the Phoenix Mercury. However, even she may admit that she never saw her popularity soar as it did over the last six days.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, #8, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Golf influencer Paige Spiranac wrote on social media that she further confirmed a cheeky theory about her performance on the course relative to how clothed she is.Spiranac wrote about her "case study" two years ago when she claimed she plays better on the course when she’s wearing fewer clothes. She posted a picture of herself on X and told her followers that her theory was essentially proven.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paige Spiranac attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Celebration of the 2024 Issue Release and 60th Anniversary with Swimsuit Island on May 18, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida. (Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)"If you’ve been following me for awhile you know I have this wor...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Auburn Tigers men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl called for President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as Israel and Iran apparently agreed to a ceasefire.Trump, after the U.S. launched military strikes on Iran’s three major nuclear facilities with the Islamic Republic responding by firing missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, announced on Truth Social that Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells during practice at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio.  (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)"CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden was accused of negligence as his nephew was sued over alleged sexual assault and rape that occurred at a New Year’s Eve party in December 2024.Marisa Watley accused Justice Armani Blackburn of sexual assault and rape in the lawsuit filed in Harris County, Texas. The lawsuit accused Harden of negligence "due to the conduct of his in-home security staff after the party," according to a news release from Wigdor Law.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Isaiah J. Downing/Imagn Images)A lawyer ...