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Newest development Sep 30, 2026 · 2 reports Riley Gaines' NCAA Lawsuit Tossed — The 11th Circuit Battle Is Just Getting Started
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of former and current college athletes against the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against NCAA over transgender athlete rule
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Riley Gaines' NCAA Lawsuit Tossed — The 11th Circuit Battle Is Just Getting Started
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Just the News
Federal judge dismisses Riley Gaines' Title IX lawsuit against NCAA ↗ (opens Just the News) Published Sep 28, 2026
Just the News's feed description The case stemmed from the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Georgia Tech. Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas was the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I championship.
Fox News
Riley Gaines' lawsuit vs NCAA dismissed by Biden-appointed judge, appeal planned ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Sep 29, 2026
Fox News's feed description Riley Gaines vows to appeal after a federal judge ruled the NCAA is not subject to Title IX, dismissing her landmark transgender athlete lawsuit.
Breitbart News
Biden Judge Dismisses Riley Gaines' Transgender Athlete Lawsuit Against NCAA ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Sep 29, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description A Joe Biden-appointed federal judge has dismissed former college athlete Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA over its transgender policies
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UPI
Judge dismisses lawsuit against NCAA over transgender athlete rule ↗ (opens UPI) Published Sep 29, 2026
UPI's feed description A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of former and current college athletes against the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Breitbart News
Riley Gaines To Appeal Transgender Athlete Lawsuit Against NCAA to Supreme Court ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Sep 29, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines confirmed that she plans to appeal her lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) over its policies regarding transgender-identifying athletes to the Supreme Court. In a post on X, Gaines responded to a post
The M
Federal Judge Dismisses Grifter Riley Gaines’ Lawsuit Against NCAA’s Trans-Inclusive Policies ↗ (opens The M) Published Sep 29, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet The M's feed description A federal judge dismissed Riley Gaines’ lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of violating her Title IX rights, on September 28. This dismissal comes after U.S.
Fox News
NCAA responds after Riley Gaines' lawsuit is dismissed, affirms compliance with Trump's execuitve order ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Sep 29, 2026
Fox News's feed description Riley Gaines and fellow athletes plan to appeal after a federal judge dismissed their Title IX lawsuit, ruling the NCAA isn't a federal funding recipient.
The College Fix
Federal judge rules NCAA can allow men on women’s teams, Riley Gaines plans appeal ↗ (opens The College Fix) Published Sep 29, 2026
The College Fix's feed description A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the NCAA that had challenged its policy of allowing men who identify as women to play on women’s sports teams. U.S. District Judge Tiffany Johnson, a 2024 Biden appointee, ruled that the collegiate sports organization is not beholden to Title IX becaus…
GOP Daily Brief
Biden-Appointed Federal Judge Dismisses Riley Gaines’ Title IX Lawsuit Against the NCAA ↗ (opens GOP Daily Brief) Published Sep 30, 2026
GOP Daily Brief's feed description For more than fifty years, Title IX has stood as a bedrock promise to every girl and woman in America: you will get an equal...
Latin Times
Riley Gaines' NCAA Lawsuit Tossed — The 11th Circuit Battle Is Just Getting Started ↗ (opens Latin Times) Published Sep 30, 2026
Latin Times's feed description A federal judge dismissed Riley Gaines' Title IX lawsuit against the NCAA on Sept. 28, ruling it receives no federal funds. An 11th Circuit appeal is next.
Fox News
Riley Gaines speaks out on dismissal of her lawsuit vs NCAA, hopes to take case to SCOTUS ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Sep 30, 2026
Fox News's feed description Riley Gaines says she and fellow plaintiffs plan to appeal the NCAA lawsuit dismissal, hoping the Title IX case reaches the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Hill
NCAA transgender athlete lawsuit tossed by judge: What to know ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Oct 1, 2026
The Hill's feed description The judge held that the NCAA isn't subject to Title IX because the organization doesn't receive federal funding.
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