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Axios
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Chicago cruises bring fans up close with celebs
If you've always wanted to try one of those cruises where you share a boat with a cool celeb, you may be in luck this summer — for at least a few hours. What's happening: City Cruise Live kicks off its Chicago series Sunday with a concert cruise featuring Ken Block and Drew Copeland of '90s pop band Sister Hazel. Later this season, set sail with "bad boy" golfer John Daly, World Series champs Ozzie Guillen and A.J. Pierzynski, or former Bears Brian Urlacher and Rex Grossman as they swap stories during on-ship interviews. The prices: Tickets for Sunday's cruise start at $77 without food or drink and go up to $243 for a VIP package with buffet dinner, open bar and Sister Hazel meet and greet. The intrigue: When we asked City Cruise spokesperson Kathy Bryja if non-VIPs could expect face (or hair) time with Urlacher and other celebs, she said it depends. "One cruise had a member of NSYNC who they thought would just do a show but he ended up shaking everybody's hand," Bryja said. "What we can say is that passengers will be on a boat with Brian Urlacher for three hours."
Fox News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher reiterates stance on transgender athletes in sports: 'Common sense'
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher recently spoke against transgender athletes in sports and reiterated his stance Wednesday. Earlier this month, Urlacher appeared on the "Global View" podcast and wondered why it is even a debate. On Wednesday's edition of "America Reports," he said it is "common sense." "Athletically, it's just not fair. You know, men are meant to play with men," Urlacher said. "That's why there's the NBA and the WNBA or LPGA and PGA Tour. They're different. I just don't understand how people think it's OK for a male to participate in a woman's sport. "There are just so many biological differences. You have the guy that was swimming with the women there from Penn a couple years ago with Riley Gaines and some of her teammates, and you saw how he was with the men compared to with the women. It's just not fair. It's pretty obvious to most people." Urlacher also questioned why other girls and women are not speaking out but pointed out that doing so has hurt them. "You see these girls stand up, and it's really hurting themselves when they stand up because they're not competing because they don't want to compete against a man. So, they're stepping down from their competitions," he added. "And it's kind of funny coming from people who push women's rights, and they want to fight for women's rights, but they don't wanna fight for women's rights in sports. They want men to come in there and dominate the sports against the women. It's just, it's not fair. It's common sense. I think we've seen President Trump talk about it since he's been elected. It's pretty much common sense just to not have men in women's sports. "It's just not fair. You know, I saw a track athlete in South Carolina a couple of years ago doing the same thing, just winning every event. There's biological differences. Men should not be competing against women. It's not fair. It's dangerous. You saw the volleyball player, the man spiking the ball, hitting the woman in the face. "It's … not fair and it can be really dangerous. It's funny what Aaron [Rodgers] said. You don't see women try competing against men in our sports. You don't see them trying to play football. You don't see them try and do things that they wouldn't be as good at or could get hurt at." Illinois, where Urlacher spent his NFL career, has become a hotbed of controversy over the issue of trans athlete inclusion in recent days after a biological male competed in a seventh-grade track meet against biological females at the Naper Prairie Conference Meet. Several other states have defied President Donald Trump's executive order on the issue, resulting in Maine temporarily losing federal funding. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Toronto Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
‘IT'S NOT FAIR:' Bears legend Brian Urlacher weighs in on trans athletes in women's sports
Brian Urlacher attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVII on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo by Cindy Ord / Getty Images for SiriusXM Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher shared his stance on the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on the Global View podcast earlier this month and admitted that the issue 'drives (him) crazy.' 'Why is it even a debate?' he asked rhetorically. 'A woman is a woman and a man is a man… you're born with what you're born with.' Nevertheless, the issue has been hotly debated around the world as women and girls are getting increasingly trounced in their respective sports by people who were born male. Urlacher, the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2000 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2005, referenced an ongoing controversy in Minnesota, where a transgender pitcher is currently dominating a girls' softball season. The transgender athlete won a reported 14 straight games heading into the playoffs and earned first-team all-state honours. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's just different because we are men, there are certain things we do better than women,' Urlacher ranted. 'Number one, it's not fair, and if I had a daughter who had to be forced to play against a man I would not be OK with it and I would definitely raise hell about it.' He continued: 'I just don't get it, it's a common sense thing. I just don't see how you can push this and make someone think they're a different sex.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Another former NFL star, Donald Driver, joined in the ever-growing debate about transgender athletes in sports. Driver, who won his one and only Super Bowl ring with the Green Bay Packers in 2011, said that transgender athletes shouldn't be allowed to compete in female sports and that they should 'compete in the sport that God made you in.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Urlacher has been open about his support of President Donald Trump, calling him a 'machine' and praising him for his Feb. 5 signing of an executive order that keeps those born male out of women's sports. However, several states have defied Trump's ban, leading to ongoing anger over the subject. Read More 'I have a daughter who was a tomboy,' Urlacher said. 'We never thought about making her a boy.' He added: 'She was a tomboy, now she's a woman.' Urlacher retired in 2012 after a 12-year career with the Bears. Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Golf Columnists World
National Post
21-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
‘IT'S NOT FAIR:' Bears legend Brian Urlacher weighs in on trans athletes in women's sports
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher shared his stance on the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports. Article content Article content The Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on the Global View podcast earlier this month and admitted that the issue 'drives (him) crazy.' Article content 'Why is it even a debate?' he asked rhetorically. Article content 'A woman is a woman and a man is a man… you're born with what you're born with.' Article content Article content Nevertheless, the issue has been hotly debated around the world as women and girls are getting increasingly trounced in their respective sports by people who were born male. Article content Urlacher, the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2000 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2005, referenced an ongoing controversy in Minnesota, where a transgender pitcher is currently dominating a girls' softball season. Article content The transgender athlete won a reported 14 straight games heading into the playoffs and earned first-team all-state honours. Article content 'It's just different because we are men, there are certain things we do better than women,' Urlacher ranted. Article content 'Number one, it's not fair, and if I had a daughter who had to be forced to play against a man I would not be OK with it and I would definitely raise hell about it.' Article content He continued: 'I just don't get it, it's a common sense thing. I just don't see how you can push this and make someone think they're a different sex.' Article content Another former NFL star, Donald Driver, joined in the ever-growing debate about transgender athletes in sports. Article content Driver, who won his one and only Super Bowl ring with the Green Bay Packers in 2011, said that transgender athletes shouldn't be allowed to compete in female sports and that they should 'compete in the sport that God made you in.' Article content Urlacher has been open about his support of President Donald Trump, calling him a 'machine' and praising him for his Feb. 5 signing of an executive order that keeps those born male out of women's sports. Article content
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
NFL legend claims he would 'raise hell' if his daughter was forced to play against biological men as he weighs into transgender debate
NFL legend Brian Urlacher claims he would 'raise hell' if his daughter was forced to play against biological men, as the Hall of Famer has come out with a strong stance in the transgender debate. The longtime Chicago Bears ' linebacker has three children, 20-year-old Kennedy, who plays football for USC, as well as two daughters, Pamela, 24, and Riley, 20. Urlacher's stance comes amid the ongoing debate of biological males competing in women's sports. The matter has reached a fever pitch since Donald Trump 's reinsertion as American President, with him pushing for a ban and even signed an executive order entitled: 'Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports'. Transgender athletes' rights have been a divisive issue for several years with swimmer Lia Thomas and volleyball star Blaire Fleming finding themselves at the heart of the fierce debate. 'Why is it even a debate? A woman is a woman and a man is a man… you're born with what you're born with,' Urlacher said on 'Global View'. 'It's just different because we are men, there are certain things we do better than women, and it's just, No 1, it's not fair, and if I had a daughter who had to be forced to play against a man I would not be okay with it and I would raise hell about it.' 'I just don't get it, it's a common sense thing, I just don't see how you can push this and make someone thing they're a different sex.' Urlacher referenced Marissa Rothenberger in his comments, a transgender softball pitcher from Minnesota, with a lawsuit against the state's Attorney General, Keith Ellison, filed in the matter. Trump's executive order led the NCAA to update its policy on transgender athletes in women's sports, using birth certificates to determine an athlete's gender. The Trump administration is currently suing the state of Maine for not complying with his executive order, with no known action being taken against Minnesota. Earlier this month on an episode of 'Around The Horn', panelist and former ESPN staffer Kate Fagan spoke out on the issue in favor of transgender athletes. 'Trans kids deserve to play sports,' Fagan said. 'Think about what you remember from your time playing sports and 99 percent of it is: finding that jersey for the first time, your favorite number, community, joy, those high-fives.' 'It's that moment when you have a great play with a teammate, it's the feeling of belonging and it does not know gender. Trans kids deserve that - the same as everybody else does.'
