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3 days ago
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Riley Gaines challenges ex-ESPN host to race after he says she was a 'worse swimmer' than she is 'MAGA stooge'
FIRST ON FOX: Riley Gaines clapped back at former ESPN and MSNBC host Keith Olbermann with an official challenge for charity on Wednesday after he said Gaines "was, somehow, a worse swimmer than she is a MAGA stooge." Olbermann, the ex-host of both MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann and ESPN's SportsCenter, quoted an X post of Education Secretary Linda McMahon telling Fox News' America Reports that Gaines "would have clearly won" her race if Gaines didn't have to compete against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. California Track Star's Family Reacts To Trump Shaking Up Girls' Championship Meet Amid Trans Athlete Drama "[Riley Gaines] finished 85th in the Olympic Trials," Olbermann posted to X. "She finished tied for 5th in the only race including a transgendered athlete. If there had been none she MIGHT have finished tied for 4th, or had 5th place to herself." The 12-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American responded on X, noting she "placed 85th at Olympic trials when I was 15/16." "I was one of the youngest there," Gaines explained. "And I placed 5th *in the nation* in a sport measured in .01s of a second without going a best. Would you say the 5th best college football player is objectively bad at their sport?" Read On The Fox News App Lia Thomas' Former Teammates Speak Out Against Upenn Amid Title Ix Violation The "Gaines for Girls" podcast host told Fox News Digital she is now officially challenging Keith Olbermann to a race for charity. The event would be a 200-yard freestyle at a location of Olbermann's choice sometime before August 31 of this year. The winner of the race will pick which charitable organization the proceeds would go to and the total wager to be donated would be set if Olbermann agrees. The 25-year-old University of Kentucky alumnus told Fox that Olbermann "could do a 150" yard freestyle, while she still swims 200 yards, if it incentivized him to compete in the charitable challenge. A spokesperson for Olbermann did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Click Here For More Sports Coverage On While Gaines and Olbermann sparred on X, President Donald Trump blasted California governor Gavin Newsom earlier this week as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) cleared the way for a transgender athlete to compete in a women's state championship track meet this upcoming weekend. "California, under the leadership of Radical Left Democrat Gavin Newscum, continues to ILLEGALLY allow "MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS.;" Trump posted to Truth Social. "This week a transitioned Male athlete, at a major event, won "everything," and is now qualified to compete in the "State Finals" next weekend." President Trump signed an Executive Order on Feb 5th in an attempt to outright ban men from competing in women's sports. Trump went on to explain that if the Golden State did not comply with this executive order, federal funding could be revoked. "THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS," the president continued in his post. "Please be hereby advised that large scale Federal Funding will be held back, maybe permanently, if the Executive Order on this subject matter is not adhered to." Newsom's office released a statement supporting the transgender athlete's participation in the upcoming state article source: Riley Gaines challenges ex-ESPN host to race after he says she was a 'worse swimmer' than she is 'MAGA stooge'
Fox News
4 days ago
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Riley Gaines challenges ex-ESPN host to race after he says she was a 'worse swimmer' than she is 'MAGA stooge'
FIRST ON FOX: Riley Gaines clapped back at former ESPN and MSNBC host Keith Olbermann with an official challenge for charity on Wednesday after he said Gaines "was, somehow, a worse swimmer than she is a MAGA stooge." Olbermann, the ex-host of both MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann and ESPN's SportsCenter, quoted an X post of Education Secretary Linda McMahon telling Fox News' America Reports that Gaines "would have clearly won" her race if Gaines didn't have to compete against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. "[Riley Gaines] finished 85th in the Olympic Trials," Olbermann posted to X. "She finished tied for 5th in the only race including a transgendered athlete. If there had been none she MIGHT have finished tied for 4th, or had 5th place to herself." The 12-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American responded on X, noting she "placed 85th at Olympic trials when I was 15/16." "I was one of the youngest there," Gaines explained. "And I placed 5th *in the nation* in a sport measured in .01s of a second without going a best. Would you say the 5th best college football player is objectively bad at their sport?" The "Gaines for Girls" podcast host told Fox News Digital she is now officially challenging Keith Olbermann to a race for charity. The event would be a 200-yard freestyle at a location of Olbermann's choice sometime before August 31 of this year. The winner of the race will pick which charitable organization the proceeds would go to and the total wager to be donated would be set if Olbermann agrees. The 25-year-old University of Kentucky alumnus told Fox that Olbermann "could do a 150" yard freestyle, while she still swims 200 yards, if it incentivized him to compete in the charitable challenge. A spokesperson for Olbermann did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. While Gaines and Olbermann sparred on X, President Donald Trump blasted California governor Gavin Newsom earlier this week as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) cleared the way for a transgender athlete to compete in a women's state championship track meet this upcoming weekend. "California, under the leadership of Radical Left Democrat Gavin Newscum, continues to ILLEGALLY allow "MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS.;" Trump posted to Truth Social. "This week a transitioned Male athlete, at a major event, won "everything," and is now qualified to compete in the "State Finals" next weekend." President Trump signed an Executive Order on Feb 5th in an attempt to outright ban men from competing in women's sports. Trump went on to explain that if the Golden State did not comply with this executive order, federal funding could be revoked. "THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS," the president continued in his post. "Please be hereby advised that large scale Federal Funding will be held back, maybe permanently, if the Executive Order on this subject matter is not adhered to." Newsom's office released a statement supporting the transgender athlete's participation in the upcoming state championship. Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to and on X @MizellPreston
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Man federally charged for damaging ICE vehicle while wearing only underwear and a balaclava
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. ST. GEORGE, Utah () — A Santa Clara man has been arrested and federally charged after allegedly damaging a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in St. George. Ryan Michael Gaines, 32, is facing one count of damaging government property exceeding the sum of $1,000. U.S. code states that those convicted of this charge can be made to pay a fine and/or face imprisonment for no more than one year. SWAT arrests Magna man over alleged 'clandestine laboratory' According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office District of Utah, an ICE transit van was discovered to have been damaged over the weekend on April 21, 2025. An arresting document filed by St. George City Police said that 'both driver and passenger mirrors had been damaged and the driver's side of the van had been scratched.' Police said that a man wearing only underwear, a balaclava, and ski goggles was captured on surveillance video on April 18. He made a crude gesture at the camera after breaking the mirrors and scratching the vehicle. Nearby surveillance showed a Jeep entering and leaving the area within a few minutes of the damage at the Enforcement and Removal Operations office in St. George. McDonald's employee charged for alleged sexual relationship with 16-year-old coworker Court documents state that police were able to locate the Jeep at an address in Santa Clara. A balaclava and ski goggles matching those captured on surveillance video were also located at his residence. The St. George Police Department and the FBI Salt Lake Field Office, St. George Resident Agency, are investigating this case jointly, the attorney's office said. Gaines was taken into custody and initially charged in Fifth District Court in Utah. He is now federally indicted for property damage. According to the attorney's office, the estimated damage to the ICE vehicle was over $2,900.\ GOP campaign arm tells Republicans to 'go on offense' messaging Trump agenda bill Crimson Cliffs wins 4A soccer title over Dixie, 3-0 Pioneer Park revitalization will feature year-round farmer's market Israeli Embassy suspect charged with murder of a foreign official Bodycam footage released from officer-involved shooting near Lake Powell Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
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High school female track star poses on first-place podium after finishing second to trans athlete: ‘Real champ!'
A California high school female athlete didn't let coming in second to a male-born transgender competitor prevent her from standing in the top spot on the podium during placement at a state track and field meet. Reese Hogan, 16, was crowned second place in the triple jump at the CIF Southern Section Finals on Saturday — despite setting a new personal record for herself and the Crean Lutheran High School at 37 feet, 2 inches. Standing in first place, junior trans athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley, who won titles in the girls' long jump and triple jump, posed with competitors to take pictures on the podium. However, as the athletes cleared off, Hogan seized the moment, walked on top of the first-place spot, smiled, and proudly posed for a picture. Her actions received praise from former NCAA swimmer and conservative influencer Riley Gaines, who dubbed Hogan the 'real' champion of the triple jump. 'When the boy got off the podium, she assumed her rightful spot as champion. The crowd erupts with applause,' Gaines posted on X. 'THIS is the way. Congrats to Reese Hogan, the REAL champ!!!' In another post, Gaines — who rose to fame after publicly criticizing her competitor, trans athlete Lia Thomas — also called out Hernandez for being a 'fraud.' 'The boy standing atop the podium holding up a 'number 1' is a fraud enabled by @CIFSS, @CA_Dem, & @CAgovernor,' she wrote on X. Reese Hogan, 16, was crowned second place in the triple jump at the CIF Southern Section Finals on Saturday despite setting a new personal record for herself and her school, Crean Lutheran High School, at 37 feet, 2 inches. X / @Riley_Gaines_ Hernandez defeated Hogan in the triple jump, beating her by over four feet, Sports Illustrated reported. Hogan was one of a number of high school girls' athletes in California who protested at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Prelims at Yorba Linda High School on May 10 by wearing 'Protect Girls Sports' shirts, according to Fox News. The shirts were opposed by officials, who allegedly made Hogan and others remove them to compete in the postseason track meet. Female competitors told the outlet that officials at the meet told them to remove their shirts immediately and not allow them to take them off elsewhere. Junior trans athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley (C) — who won titles in the girls' long jump and triple jump — posed with competitors to take pictures on the podium. X / @Riley_Gaines_ The high school female athletes alleged that the officials made them remove their shirts immediately, under their supervision, and didn't give them any additional time or opportunities to do it elsewhere. Hogan alleged that officials made her and others feel that if they did not remove the shirts, they would be disqualified. 'It wasn't said but it was implied that if I didn't take my shirt off then and there, then something could potentially happen to my spot, it wasn't said but it was implied,' Hogan said. 'Throughout the day it was kind of getting a little bit more stricter… getting a little bit more hostile with their voices… they never said anything about getting disqualified, but it was kind of implied by the tone of their voice and the way that they said things.' The CIF confirmed that the incidents occurred and said that the girls were wearing their school uniforms beneath their shirts. 'Per the CIF Southern Section Playoff Bulletin, all athletes must be dressed in proper, school issued, track uniforms,' the CIF told Fox News in a statement. 'The student-athletes were asked to comply with this while in the on-field event area, as they were wearing said shirts over their school-issued uniform.' However, witnesses at the event alleged that the officials did not give the same orders to athletes wearing other non-school-uniform shirts without the 'Protect Girls Sports' message. There were no reports that Hogan or other athletes wore the shirts at the CIF Southern Section Finals on Saturday. Hernandez, who currently holds the top marks in the state's long jump and triple jump, now qualifies for the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet held on May 24.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Mark Gaines Dies: Longtime Universal Distribution Exec Was 77
Mark Gaines, who spent nearly 40 years at Universal, rising from local booker to EVP and general sales manager, died Wednesday at his home in Braselton, GA, Deadline has learned. He was 77. Gaines began his career at Universal in 1976, working as a booker in its Atlanta branch. He went on to serve as branch manager in various Southern cities, including Dallas in 1988, before relocating to Los Angeles in 1990 as VP, Division Manager. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Andrew Karpen Dies: Bleecker Street Media Founder And CEO Was 59 Jiří Bartoška Dies: Czech Actor And Karlovy Vary Film Festival President Was 78 He was named SVP, National Sales Manager, at Universal in 1994 before his promotion to EVP and general sales manager in 1997. He retired from that post in early 2016. 'During his nearly four decades in our industry, Mark has been an integral part of a rapidly evolving business,' Uni's then-distribution chief Nick Carpou said in a staff memo announcing Gaines' retirement then. 'In the early years, there were 'mom-and-pop' theaters in every town. He recalls selling films in gas stations and at exhibitors' homes over dinner. The consummate distributor, Mark once even did business at a county fair where the theater owner was selling his prize bull.' Gaines retired just after Universal Pictures' record-breaking year in 2015, when it led all studios with a nearly 24% domestic market share thanks to such mega-hits as Jurassic World, Furious 7, Fifty Shades of Grey and Pitch Perfect 2. That year, the studio set industry box-office speed records as the fastest to $1 billion domestic, $2 billion overseas and $3 billion worldwide. The studio did a personal-record $2.45 billion in 2015 and beat its all-time record for global grosses in a single year — by mid-June. RELATED: After he retired, Gaines sold his home in L.A.'s Toluca Lake neighborhood and moved back to his home state of Georgia. He was an avid golfer and a member of Lakeside Golf Club. Gaines lost his wife, former Paramount senior distribution executive Blayne Becker Gaines, in June 2024. DEADLINE RELATED VIDEO: Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
