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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Riley Gaines slams 'corrupt' investigation into claims trans volleyball player was part of plan to harm teammate
Riley Gaines has fumed over what she believes was a 'corrupt' investigation into claims that transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming conspired with an opponent to harm one of her San Jose State University teammates. Fleming, who is a biological male, was at the center of fierce controversy last year after multiple schools refused to play volleyball against SJSU's women's team due to their inclusion on the roster. A host of players from colleges in the same conference as the Spartans filed a lawsuit seeking to block the redshirt senior from the 2024 Mountain West tournament, before some of their teammates even hopped on board, albeit unsuccessfully. Following several forfeits from rival teams, Blaire and SJSU made it all the way to the final in their senior year, where they were beaten by Colorado State. Amid the outrage over their inclusion, Fleming was hit with shocking allegations from fellow SJSU star Brooke Slusser, who alleged last November that they conspired with a rival player to purposely spike the ball in her face during a game. Slusser alleged in a lawsuit that was signed by 10 other women's college volleyball players past and present that Fleming and other teammates snuck out of their hotel the night before an October 3 game against Colorado State and met with an opposing player. The lawsuit claimed a teammate who snuck out with Fleming later told players and coaches of their alleged plan with Colorado State player Malaya Jones to have Slusser spiked in the face during a match. The players who were with Fleming also claimed they saw their teammate hand over an SJSU scouting report with an agreement to throw the match in Colorado State's favor. In November, the Mountain West Conference launched a probe into the allegations before concluding 'sufficient evidence' could not be found. However, Slusser now claims one of her ex-teammates made investigators aware of what they allegedly saw on the night. 'Based on what I was told, exactly what one of my teammates had seen go on that night — about talking about the scouting report and leaving the net open — was told to those lawyers. So, that should have been sufficient evidence [of the alleged plan by Fleming],' Slusser told Fox News Digital while calling for the investigation to be reopened. 'People are telling you this happened, and it's not second-hand information. She sat there and heard the conversation between Blaire and Malaya. So, to me, just from what I know without even having to dig deep into this investigation, there is sufficient evidence, and they were told sufficient evidence.' Gaines, a former college swimmer and conservative activist who has been at the forefront of the campaign to keep biological males out of women's sports, took to social media on Thursday to brand the investigation 'corrupt'. 'A SJSU women's volleyball player says her male teammate colluded with their opponent to spike her in the face in a match. The investigation was cleared in 3 days by the SAME firm that defended the male's eligibility. Beyond corrupt,' Gaines posted on X. Fox News Digital also interviewed SJSU athletic director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, only to allegedly stand up and walk away five minutes in while saying: 'I'm done.' Konya was reportedly played a clip of the allegations against Fleming, before he said about Slusser: 'I have no idea if she's telling the truth or not.' The trans athlete has now left college following their redshirt senior year with the Spartans When asked if he could confirm or deny whether any of the witnesses corroborated Slusser's story, he claimed: 'I have no idea.' Konya was then quizzed on whether he was satisfied with the way the investigation was handled, before he claimed: 'Yeah, I believe it was done professionally.' Slusser, who suffered a concussion in 2023 and looked to avoid hits to the head out of fear of brain damage, was never hit in the face during the October 3 game against Colorado State, yet she recalled moments that made her suspicious before she even knew about Fleming's alleged plot. 'There was a lot of court open, more than usual, when it came to where I was supposed to be playing defense,' she said. 'After finding out that it was [allegedly] purposeful, that the block wasn't there, I was enraged, because it could take one more slam to my head, and I could be done with volleyball forever.' Slusser also alleged in the lawsuit that the night before the game one of her teammates approached her with a warning after receiving a text message telling them to stay away from her as it 'wasn't going to be a good situation' for her on the court. It is unclear whether the warning was linked to Fleming's alleged plan to have the ball spiked in her face.
Globe and Mail
10 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Roku Releases Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Today, Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) released second quarter 2025 results. Visit the Roku investor relations website to view the second quarter 2025 letter to shareholders. The company will host a live webcast of its conference call to discuss the results today at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Participants may access the live webcast in listen-only mode on the Roku investor relations website. An archived webcast of the conference call will also be available following the call. About Roku Roku pioneered streaming on TV. We connect users to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku-made TVs, Roku TV™ models, Roku streaming players, and TV-related audio devices are available in various countries around the world through direct retail sales and/or licensing arrangements with TV OEM brands. Roku Smart Home products are sold exclusively in the United States. Roku also operates The Roku Channel, the home of free and premium entertainment with exclusive access to Roku Originals, and the #2 app on our platform in the U.S. by streaming hours. The Roku Channel is available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Roku is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., U.S.A.
Fox News
11 hours ago
- Fox News
Former college volleyball player opens up about how alleged 'attack' plot put her 'in harm's way'
Former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser details new claims about an alleged 'attack' plot against her on 'America Reports.'
The Review Geek
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Twisted Metal – Season 2 Episode 1 'PRSRPNT' Recap & Review
PRSRPNT Episode 1 of Twisted Metal season 2 kicks off in San Jose, California. We're back in 1998 where we see a young Raven rock up at a graduation party with her friend (see: lover) Kelly. They're teased by the other kids as Raven goes through her tarot cards, which quickly changes the mood of the party entirely. However, the prank the pair have concocted takes a turn for the worst when Kelly hits her head and falls in the pool. When Raven finds out, she races outside but it's too late – her friend is found face-down in the pool. Back in the present, in New San Francisco, John Doe is kept under lock and key. John is forced to practice his driving skills (using an arcade machine playing Twisted Metal!) while continuing to eke out a living as a delivery driver. He amusingly uses the alias of John Dough but John is kept under tight wraps. John is eventually reprimanded by Raven though, as she reminds him that he needs to get his act together. The only way out of this is to drive to survive (no pun intended) and help save Kelly. Meanwhile, Dollface, Quiet, and the other Dolls continue to hit supply lines, desperate to take down the City. They're determined to upset the status quo and set out to destroy the Wall of the City to redistribute wealth to those outside. They way they intend to do this, as Quiet suggests toward the end of the episode, is to compete in a winner-takes-all tournament. The idea of death and survival segues us nicely into Sweet Tooth and Stu, who we catch up with out maiming and killing. Stu is still a student in the academy of Sweet Tooth killing, and hasn't got his degree just yet, but the pair are determined to kill the more fearsome killers and claim that accolade for themselves. On the hunt, the pair learn about the legend of Big Baby, a man who apparently wiped out an entire town in one day and is the most infamous killer in these parts. Sweet Tooth and Stu eventually catch up with this guy, who certainly lives up to his name. He has an umbilical cord with a mace attached on the end, which he use as a weapon. While he fights with Sweet Tooth, Stu and the mum fight together. The pair easily thwart the killers… only to find out there's an even bigger killer out there called the Trash Man. He's the biggest killer this side of the Mississippi. Instead of playing whac-A-Mole and taking these killers out one at a time, Sweet Tooth leaves Stu with a plan to bring all the killers to them. Grounded, John Doe has no choice but to sit down with some quality reading material. That, of course, stems from The Babysitters Club series. When John fails to find Volume 89, he hunts upstairs and finds the volume… carved out and stashing weed inside. John also finds a diary with a secret map that could be his way out of this. One of the guards (who isn't the sharpest tool in the shed) helps John escape too. They switch clothes in order to do so, and John Doe manages to slip out undetected. In the parking lot, he finds an ambulance sporting Kelly inside, who's still alive but comatose and on life support. All of these loose threads are connected together by a special broadcast set out by Calypso. He's hosting a tournament and wants everybody to attend. In a week's time it'll begin with a battle of survival. Whoever wins will get one wish granted, no matter what it may be. As the episode closes out, John is stopped on his way out the city driving the ambulance by the dolls. On the road, they flip the ambulance and Quiet winds up shooting him in the shoulder. John is not happy when he finds out Quiet is the one who's hit the kill shot. However, in a nice little twist, it appears that Dollface may actually be John's sister. Before leaving, he's sure to drop off Kelly and her life-support machine in the parking lot, much to the relief of Raven. Well, until she notices a ripped page from the diary in her hand. The Episode Review So Twisted Metal is back and this crazy comedic drama wastes no time picking up right where the action left off. The familiar comedic beats, mixed in with the gory drama, works just as effectively here as it did the first time around, with everything gearing up for this big tournament. Understanding more about Raven's history is definitely a nice touch, while the show does well to keep things interesting – at the moment anyway – as it's unclear who's going to come out of this in one piece. Twisted Metal has all the ingredients to be just as insane as season 1, so we'll have to wait and see where this one goes next. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
National Post
17 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
MetricStream Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 Worldwide GRC Software Report
Article content SAN JOSE, Calif. — MetricStream, the global leader in AI-first governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Governance, Risk, and Compliance Software 2025 Vendor Assessment (US53615325e, July 2025). We believe this recognition underscores MetricStream's forward-looking AI-first strategy, continued innovation, and long-standing ability to deliver value through its Connected GRC platform. Article content The IDC MarketScape report emphasizes MetricStream's core strengths, stating: 'MetricStream has a strong strategic direction and roadmap that will consistently deliver value to customers. The company's AI capability will see an accelerated increase in customer productivity and outcomes, further enhancing the ROI of the platform.' Article content 'At MetricStream, we are focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers by simplifying GRC for risk and compliance teams,' said Gaurav Kapoor, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, MetricStream. 'With our AI-first, agentic, and generative AI capabilities, we are transforming how organizations manage risk and compliance. Our focus remains on empowering customers to stay ahead with greater productivity, deeper insights, and a clear return on investment.' Article content 'MetricStream demonstrates a strong strategic direction and road map that is aligned with the evolving needs of the market,' said Philip D. Harris, CISSP, CCSK, Research Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance, IDC. 'It's continued investment in AI, coupled with a highly loyal customer base and a mature platform, positions the company well to deliver consistent value.' Article content Download the report excerpt covering MetricStream here. Article content About IDC MarketScape Article content IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. Article content About MetricStream Inc. Article content MetricStream Article content simplifies Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with purpose-built AI-first Risk, Compliance, Audit, Cyber GRC, Third-party Risk, and Resilience products on a single low-code / no-code GRC cloud platform. Trusted by over 1 million GRC professionals across 35+ countries, our industry-specific products and AI agents help businesses successfully manage audits, avoid compliance violations and fines, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen resilience. MetricStream is headquartered in San Jose, California, with operations and offices around the globe. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Patricia A. McParland Article content Article content Article content
