tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

San Jose State

All articles tagged with #san jose state

sports4 months ago

NCAA bans three college basketball players for self-game betting

The NCAA has permanently revoked the eligibility of three college basketball players for betting on their own games and sharing betting information during the 2024-25 season, with some players manipulating performances to ensure bets were won. The players, Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver, were involved in betting on games involving their teammates, leading to their release from their schools. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about sports betting and integrity in college sports, especially amid the growth of legalized gambling in the U.S.

via AP News|
#betting#college-basketball#fresno-state
sports1 year ago

San Jose State and USF to Clash in Hawai'i Bowl on Dec. 24

The University of South Florida (USF) football team will compete in the Hawai'i Bowl against San Jose State on December 24, 2024, marking their 12th bowl appearance in 24 seasons. The game will be held at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu and broadcast on ESPN. This will be USF's first game in Hawai'i and their first bowl matchup against a Mountain West Conference team. USF, under second-year head coach Alex Golesh, finished the regular season with a 6-6 record, while San Jose State ended at 7-5.

via USF Athletics|
#bowl-game#college-football#hawaii-bowl
sports1 year ago

SJSU Volleyball Season Ends Amid Trans Player Controversy

San Jose State volleyball coach Todd Kress criticized teams that forfeited matches against his team due to the presence of a transgender player, Blaire Fleming, citing the hateful messages received by his players and staff. The controversy led to heightened security measures and a lawsuit involving team co-captain Brooke Slusser, who opposed sharing facilities with Fleming. Kress, who did not recruit Fleming, expressed frustration with the situation and emphasized the importance of addressing team tensions. Despite the challenges, the team completed their season, but legal battles continue.

via New York Post |
#forfeits#lawsuit#san-jose-state
sports1 year ago

CSU to Face SJSU in MWC Volleyball Final Amid Trans Athlete Debate

Colorado State will face San Jose State in the Mountain West Conference women's volleyball final, with an NCAA tournament spot at stake. The match follows controversy over a transgender player on San Jose State's team, leading to several teams, including Boise State, boycotting matches. A federal court ruled the player could participate, sparking debates on transgender athletes in women's sports. Colorado State's coach emphasized the complexity and emotional toll of the situation, while San Jose State advanced partly due to forfeits.

via ESPN|
#colorado-state#mountain-west-conference#san-jose-state
sports1 year ago

San Jose State Volleyball at Center of Trans Athlete Controversy

The NCAA's policies on transgender athletes are under scrutiny amid a controversy involving a San Jose State University volleyball player. The NCAA's current approach, revised in 2022, allows each sport's governing body to set specific standards for transgender participation, leading to varied benchmarks. This issue has been highlighted by past controversies, such as swimmer Lia Thomas, and ongoing debates about the fairness and legality of transgender athletes competing in women's sports. The NCAA's policy remains under review, with no updates provided.

via CNN|
#gender-identity#ncaa#san-jose-state
sports1 year ago

Boise State Exits Tournament Amid Transgender Athlete Debate

Boise State withdrew from the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament, refusing to face San Jose State in the semi-finals, after previously boycotting regular-season matches against them. This decision comes amid controversy over the participation of a transgender player on the San Jose State team, which has led to several teams forfeiting matches against them. A federal court recently upheld the player's right to participate, despite ongoing legal and political disputes over transgender athletes in women's sports.

via The Guardian|
#boise-state#mountain-west-conference#san-jose-state
sports1 year ago

Transgender Athlete Debate Intensifies in College Volleyball

Boise State withdrew from the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament semifinals against San Jose State, following a season of boycotts by several teams over the presence of a transgender player on the Spartans' team. Boise State's decision came after defeating Utah State in the quarterfinals, and the withdrawal allows San Jose State to advance to the championship match. A lawsuit challenging the player's participation was dismissed by a federal judge, and the player's identity remains protected under privacy laws.

via ESPN|
#boise-state#mountain-west-conference#san-jose-state
sports1 year ago

Transgender Athlete Debate Intensifies Amid Volleyball Tournament Controversies

San Jose State's women's volleyball team is at the center of a controversy involving a transgender player, Blaire Fleming, which has led to several schools forfeiting matches against them. Despite the controversy, San Jose State is set to compete in the Mountain West Conference tournament semifinals. A recent court ruling denied an appeal to block Fleming from playing, allowing the team to continue in the tournament. The situation has sparked debates on fairness in women's sports, with some schools citing this as a reason for their forfeits.

via New York Post |
#forfeits#mountain-west-conference#san-jose-state
sports1 year ago

Transgender Athlete Controversy Engulfs San Jose State Volleyball

San Jose State volleyball player Blaire Fleming, involved in a controversy over her gender, will compete in the Mountain West Conference tournament but won't give interviews, as per the school's decision. A federal judge ruled in her favor, citing NCAA Title IX policies against discrimination. Several teams forfeited games against San Jose State due to claims of a transgender player, leading to a lawsuit involving multiple players and schools. The judge noted the established rules on transgender athletes' eligibility and questioned the timing of the legal challenge.

via New York Post |
#mountain-west-conference#san-jose-state#sports