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Biles vs. Gaines: Transgender Sports Debate Heats Up

6/7/2025

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Simone Biles fiercely challenged OutKick's Riley Gaines over her remarks about a transgender pitcher on a Minnesota high school softball team. Labeling Gaines a "sore loser," Biles proposed a separate category for transgender athletes. In response, Gaines stood firm, arguing that men should not compete in women's sports, reflecting a growing public sentiment against biological males in female competitions.

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Simone Biles fiercely challenged OutKick's Riley Gaines over her remarks about a transgender pitcher on a Minnesota high school softball team. Labeling Gaines a "sore loser," Biles proposed a separate category for transgender athletes. In response, Gaines stood firm, arguing that men should not compete in women's sports, reflecting a growing public sentiment against biological males in female competitions.