Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: The sports world reacts to the passage of the transgender athlete bill in the US House of Representatives

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Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube first introduced the bill in the 118th Congress. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

NEXT STEP? – After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act, the Republican lawmaker who championed the bill plans to introduce a joint resolution focusing on the eligibility of all transgender athletes to the NCAA. Continue reading…

‘DO THE RIGHT THING’ – Outspoken former women’s tennis star Martina Navratilova has spoken out following a mostly party-line vote on the Act on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports. Continue reading…

CAUSING CONCERN – In a social media post, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said the proposed Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act could “unleash horrific child predators on girls and young women.” Continue reading…

US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks at a press conference. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

RESISTANCE – Fox News Digital spoke with several Chiefs players who reflected on the scrutiny and pressure the team has faced this season amid its pursuit of an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title. Continue reading…

PUSHING BACK – Eagles coach Nick Sirianni came to the defense of AJ Brown shortly after the wide receiver became the subject of criticism after cameras showed him reading a book on the sideline during the team’s playoff game. Continue reading…

THE BIG GAME – Tubi will stream Super Bowl LIX for free in February on its platform using FOX’s game feed, the company announced. Continue reading…

‘UNFAIR’ – Jerod Mayo was fired after just one year at the helm, but the franchise’s decision to part ways with the coach didn’t sit well with former franchise star defensive end Vince Wilfork. Continue reading…

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo speaks to the media prior to an NFL football practice, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Harrow, England. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

FROM FOX SPORTS – Michael Vick, Urban Meyer and Michael Strahan highlight the newest College Football Hall of Fame class. Continue reading…

FROM OUTKICK – Sam Darnold’s first season with the Vikings was amazing, but his lackluster performance in the playoffs has raised questions about whether he will sign a lucrative, long-term deal this offseason. Continue reading…

WATCH NOW – FOX Sports’ Chris Broussard suggests Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should go all out to make Deion Sanders the franchise’s next head coach. Watch here…

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