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  • 11 High School Lacrosse Players Turned Themselves In After Carrying Fake Armed Kidnapping Stunt On Several Teammates

    11 High School Lacrosse Players Turned Themselves In After Carrying Fake Armed Kidnapping Stunt On Several Teammates

    A group of high school lacrosse players in upstate New York was asked to turn themselves in this week related to a hazing incident or risk legal consequences. 11 players from Westhill High School in Syracuse came forward after it was reported that they staged a fake armed kidnapping involving at least five teammates on April 24. The District Attorney called it “hazing on steroids,” per WSYR, according to PEOPLE.  

    In a press conference, District Attorney Fitzpatrick said a student was taken to a remote area by a teammate, where other students wearing black attacked him, covering his head and leaving him in a trunk. Reports noted that there was a gun and knife involved. The victim was later taken home. 

    “I’ve seen the video tape of what happened to this young man, it is not a rite of passage, it is not a trivial matter,” District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said at a press conference. “I find it incomprehensible that in this day and age that somebody thought they could have gotten away with something like this.”

    Fitzpatrick said at least four other students avoided similar treatment. He gave the students 48 hours to come forward and face minor charges. If not, they would face serious adult charges. All 11 students surrendered within 24 hours.

    An attorney for one student, Tom Cerio, said his client is aware that their actions were wrong and acknowledges the “fear and distress” caused to the other students, per Good Morning America.

    “We must address the culture of the program, and the most appropriate way to do that is with a reset,” said Stephen Durham, Westhill Central School Superintendent. He noted that the season has been canceled for the varsity boys lacrosse team. 

    #Cliaue, what are your thoughts? 

  • Female Fencer Disqualified for Refusing to Compete Against Trans Opponent

    Female Fencer Disqualified for Refusing to Compete Against Trans Opponent

    A female fencer was disqualified from a tournament for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent, as reported by the NY Post. Stephanie Turner has gained attention for her protest at the Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland, where she took a knee to express her opposition to facing transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan. 

    Turner is now using her platform to express the “unfair” situation she finds herself in, stating that this has been a concern of hers throughout her career. During their match at the University of Maryland in College Park on March 30, the 31-year-old knelt on the fencing strip. Turner mentioned that she typically avoids entering events where she might face a transgender opponent, but chose to participate this time as a form of protest.

    Turner Speaks Out

    “So what I was doing already was just avoiding tournaments where I knew there was a transgender fencer. But at this point, what else should I do? Should I just not sign up for any tournaments? I have no other options,” Turner told the Daily Mail. According to Turner,  “Redmond didn’t hear me, and he comes up to me, and he thinks that I may be hurt, or he doesn’t understand what’s happening. He asks, ‘Are you OK?’ And I said, ‘I’m sorry. I have much love and respect for you, but I will not fence you,’” she recalled, without using her would-be opponent’s preferred pronouns.

    Turner’s protest at the Cherry Blossom Open resulted in her receiving a black card, which is the highest penalty in the sport. This led to her automatic expulsion from the tournament. The black card was issued due to her refusal to compete against Sullivan, who is recognized as an eligible opponent under the International Fencing Federation (FIE) regulations, as stated by the organization. “In the case of Stephanie Turner, her disqualification…was merely the direct result of her decision to decline to fence an eligible opponent, which the FIE rules clearly prohibit,” USA Fencing said in a statement.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • House Approves Ban On Transgender Students Participating In Girls’ Sports, Citing Fairness and Safety Concerns

    House Approves Ban On Transgender Students Participating In Girls’ Sports, Citing Fairness and Safety Concerns

    On Tuesday, the House approved a Republican bill that prohibits transgender girls and women from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity, a move the party emphasized during the 2024 campaign. 

    The legislation, referred to as the

    “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,”

    seeks to amend Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational settings, by defining a person’s

    “sex”

    based solely on their reproductive biology and genetics at birth. Schools that permit 

    “a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls”

    could face the loss of federal funding.

    The bill was approved in the House with 218 votes in favor, 206 against, and one voting present. Two Texas Democrats, Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez, joined with all Republicans to support the legislation. Democratic Rep. Don Davis from North Carolina voted present.

    “An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that men don’t belong in women’s sports and that we must allow common sense to prevail,”

    Republican Rep. Greg Steube of Florida, who sponsored the bill, said during the floor debate prior to the vote.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 3% of high school students identify as transgender. In 2023, House Republicans passed the bill without any Democratic backing. The Senate, then under Democratic control, did not address it. 

    House Republicans pledged to make the issue a priority again this year after GOP campaigns invested tens of millions in advertisements last year that framed the issue as a threat to girls and women in sports. A similar proposal has been reintroduced in the Republican-controlled Senate. During the floor debate, Republicans contended that these athletes possess biological advantages that create an unfair and unsafe environment for other girls and women.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Bronny James Suffers Cardiac Arrest

    Bronny James Suffers Cardiac Arrest

    Bronny James, the 18yr old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice with the USC Trojans on Monday, July 25, 2023. He was taken to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.

    The James’ family released a statement on Monday evening, saying that he is

    “doing well”

    and that he is

    “expected to make a full recovery.”

    The statement also thanked the medical staff at USC for their

    “quick and decisive actions.”

    LeBron James took to Twitter on Monday night to share his thoughts on his son’s condition. He said that Bronny is

    “doing great”

    and that he is

    “thankful for the prayers and support.”

    USC basketball team cancels practice. The USC Trojans canceled their scheduled practice on Monday night in light of Bronny James’ cardiac arrest. The team said that they are

    “praying for Bronny”

    and that they are

    “committed to his recovery.”

    Onsite! will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

  • Jaylen Brown Signs Richest Deal in NBA History 

    Jaylen Brown Signs Richest Deal in NBA History 

    Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown agreed to sign the richest deal in NBA history: a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension. The deal, which will keep Brown in Boston through the 2027-28 season, averages out to $60.8 million per year.

    Brown’s deal breaks the previous record for the richest contract in NBA history, which was held by Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets. Jokić signed a five-year, $270 million supermax contract extension in 2023. Brown is a two-time All-Star and one of the most versatile players in the NBA who can  play both guard and forward positions, and he is a threat to score from anywhere on the court.

    What Does Brown’s Deal Mean for the NBA?

    Brown’s deal is a sign of the rising value of NBA players. The salary cap has been increasing steadily in recent years, and it is only going to continue to go up. This means that we can expect to see even bigger contracts being signed in the future. Brown’s deal is also a sign of the increasing importance of player empowerment. Players are now more willing to demand max contracts, and they are more willing to switch teams in order to get what they want. This trend is likely to continue in the years to come.

  • Man Accused 9-Year-Old Biological Female Athlete of Being Trans and Demanded Her Disqualification From Competition

    Man Accused 9-Year-Old Biological Female Athlete of Being Trans and Demanded Her Disqualification From Competition

    A 9-year-old girl, who runs track and field, was scolded by her competitor’s grandfather who accused her of being transgender and demanded she be disqualified, according to local news outlet Castanet. 

    The child’s mother, who has chosen to keep her child’s identity anonymous, told Castanet that her daughter was competing in a shot put event at Kelowna’s Apple Bowl in British Columbia, Canada. Then suddenly one of the participant’s grandfathers started yelling at the young girl.

    “Right before she went to throw, a grandfather of a student said, ‘Hey, this is supposed to be a girls’ event, and why are you letting boys compete,’”

    said one mother who witnessed the events. 

    The girl’s mother explained that her daughter is cisgender, which means she was assigned female at birth and still identifies as a girl. She added that her daughter also wears a pixie haircut and that the man also yelled at another girl with short hair.

    The man kept repeating that the child was

    “definitely trans”

    and demanded she is disqualified from competing in the school competition, according to a Facebook post shared by Starr. The man also insisted that the child show proof that she is indeed a girl, the post added. 

    The incident left the girl

    “visibly shaking and sobbing,”

    said Starr, according to The Post. 

    The superintendent of Central Okanagan School District, Kevin Kaardal, told Castanet that the man’s actions were

    “totally unacceptable”

    and that

    “the district is taking steps to ensure that the man cannot attend future school events,”

    reports state. The local police service, Kelowna RCMP, announced that they are also investigating the incident. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Chicago Bulls Suite Stripper Says Her Business Has Been Blowing up Since Viral Video

    Chicago Bulls Suite Stripper Says Her Business Has Been Blowing up Since Viral Video

    A stripper who recently went viral after twerking at a Chicago Bulls game said she is now booked and busy. In an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports, the woman known as Pretty Rebel said her phones have been ringing off the hook since the video surfaced

    The now-viral video has garnered hundreds of thousands of views across social media. Pretty Rebel is seen clapping her rump shakers while her friends made it rain, at the Lakers vs. Bulls game, Wednesday. According to Rebel, it was her

    “friend Jazz’s birthday,”

    and since the video was posted her business has been growing.

    “I’ve gotten so many requests for more bookings,”

    Pretty Rebel told TMZ Sports.

    United Center released a statement condemning the viral escapade stating that Rebel’s actions

    “violated their fan code of conduct and that ‘appropriate steps to address the matter’ have been taken,”

    reports reveal. However, Rebel claims the arena nor the teams have reached out to her directly. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Female Student-Athletes In Florida Will No Longer Be Asked About Menstrual History For High School Sports

    Female Student-Athletes In Florida Will No Longer Be Asked About Menstrual History For High School Sports

    According to the New York Post, girls in Florida won’t have to reveal their menstrual cycle histories to participate in high school sports. During an emergency meeting, The Florida High School Athletic Association’s board of directors voted to remove questionnaires about the female athlete’s menstrual cycle from the mandate health form, reports CNN. 

    The decision was made following months of backlash regarding the new procedure that requires athletes to answer questions about personal information. Although the questions are still asked, it gives students the option not to answer. 

    Democratic state lawmakers said that the question is

    “highly invasive,”

    according to a letter to the FHSAA. Board members agreed that questions like,

    “When was your first menstrual period?”

    and

    “How many periods have you had in the last year?”

    wouldn’t be asked anymore. 

    The updated medical form feature would become effective next school year. The change came after attorneys for the association shared public comments about menstrual cycle questions, which were negative. Some people said that menstrual information could be weaponized against athletes who are transgender after the state banned trans girls from participating in sports with biological girls back in 2021. 

    According to an FHSAA agenda item,

    “The intent of this proposal is to provide an updated … form which protects a student-athletes’s privacy while including pertinent medical information a health care provider at a member school would need access to.” 

    CNN reports the updated form would also request students to check off their

    “sex assigned at birth,”

    as opposed to just their sex, which ultimately determines a student’s biological gender. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?