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Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines after fight over trans athletes

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"It didn't help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for," the Olympian said.

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  1. Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines for getting ‘personal’ in clash over trans athletes

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    Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines after fight over trans athletes

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  1. New York Post

    Riley Gaines issues vile response to Olympian Simone Biles’ critique of Minn. trans athlete (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Conservative anti-trans activist Riley Gaines took aim gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles in their ongoing online beef -- mentioning Biles' abuser, convicted sexual predator Larry Nassar.

  2. The Daily Caller

    ‘Truly Sick’: Superstar Olympian Simone Biles Picks Fight With Riley Gaines (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Simone Biles called out NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines after Gaines for her vocal opposition to allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.

  3. Forbes

    Riley Gaines And Simon Biles Clash Over Trans Athlete Debate (opens Forbes)

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    Biles called Gaines a “sore loser,” saying the right-wing activist should be uplifting the transgender community in sports instead of bullying them.

  4. CBS News

    Simone Biles calls out former U.S swimmer Riley Gaines over transgender athletes comments (opens CBS News)

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    Simone Biles and Riley Gaines traded social media barbs over the latter's recent comments advocating for the exclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.

  5. The Hill

    Simone Biles rails against ‘sore loser’ conservative activist over trans athletes (opens The Hill)

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    Olympian gymnast Simone Biles on Friday night clashed with conservative activist Riley Gaines over a transgender athlete’s participation on a Minnesota high school’s softball team. Gaines railed against a post on social platform X from the Minnesota State High School League that celebrated Champlin …

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Simone Biles calls Riley Gaines ‘sick' over criticism of transgender athletes (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Gaines, 25, has become one of the most outspoken critics of transgender girls and women competing in female sports in recent years.

  7. The Daily Caller

    ‘I Almost Feel Bad For Her’: Riley Gaines Throws More Fuel Into Simone Biles Fire (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    After Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles tweeted at conservative activist Riley Gaines, the expectations were that Gaines was going to get pummeled with hate.

  8. Newsweek

    Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines after fight over trans athletes (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "It didn't help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for," the Olympian said.

  9. Hot Air

    Simone Biles Apologizes to Riley Gaines After Trans Athlete Dispute (opens Hot Air)

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  10. Forbes

    Simone Biles Apologizes To Riley Gaines Following Trans Athlete Spat (opens Forbes)

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    Biles remarked on Gaines’ height during an argument the two had over transgender athletes in women’s sports.

  11. Blaze Media

    Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines for 'personal' attack but still falls short of admitting the obvious (opens Blaze Media)

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    The gymnast faced intense backlash after calling Gaines 'truly sick' for her activism.

  12. The Daily Caller

    Simone Biles Issues Apology To Riley Gaines After Personal Attack, Backtracks On Transgender Support (opens The Daily Caller)

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    U.S. Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has apologized to conservative activist Riley Gaines after comparing her body to a man in a personal attack.

  13. Forbes

    Simone Biles Issues Apology To Riley Gaines, Defends Inclusive Message (opens Forbes)

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    After sparking heated online debate, Simone Biles broke her silence Tuesday, addressing criticism over her recent remarks about former swimmer Riley Gaines.

  14. The Hill

    Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines for getting ‘personal’ in clash over trans athletes (opens The Hill)

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    Simone Biles is apologizing to conservative activist Riley Gaines for getting “personal” in their recent clash over transgender athletes, but defending her stance that “competitive equity and inclusivity are both essential” in sports.

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