Lynn University Student to Be Honored with Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at ESPY Awards

Lynn University student to be honored with Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at ESPY Awards

A local college student who is transforming communities through the power of sports is now being recognized on a national stage.For Ian Waite, sports are a way of life."Growing up, I was a three-sport athlete. I was the captain of the basketball, baseball, and cross-country teams. Sports were my entire life," Waite said.WATCH BELOW: Lynn University student to receive ESPY Award Lynn University student set to receive ESPY award for leadershipHe g…

Billie Jean King: Listen to transgender athletes

It’s crucial to listen to transgender athletes instead of trying to tell them how to feel or what they should do, says tennis legend Billie Jean King.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.King, a cisgender lesbian who’s one of the most prominent women athletes of her time, gave a wide-ranging interview to U.K. newspaper The Telegraph last month, just ahead of the championship tournament …

Avalanche's Gabe Landeksog Nominated For ESPY Award

The Avalanche’s captain is going to the ESPY’s after being nominated for an Award. Gabe Landeskog, who returned during the playoffs in April following a nearly three-year absence, was nominated for the “Best Comeback Athlete” category on Tuesday. Voting for the ESPY’s is now open, and the event will air next Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. MT on ABC. The ESPY Awards, short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, is an annual American a…

Billie Jean King calls for people to "listen" to the trans community over participation in sport

Tennis legend Billie Jean King has shared her thoughts on transgender people’s participation in sport, imploring people to “listen” to the transgender community. Speaking to British newspaper The Telegraph ahead of this year’s Wimbledon competition, King said “the whole things a nightmare”. “I don’t think people have any idea of how hard it is for trans people. Just listen to their stories. Listen – not tell them,” King said. “Everyone is unique…

Billie Jean King: “I don’t think people have any idea of how hard it is for trans people”

Ahead of Wimbledon 2025, the tennis legend and lesbian icon once again spoke up in support of trans athletes.