The war over trans athletes

April 26, 2025

On the cover this week: Jason Zengerle writes about a college volleyball player who has been catapulted to the heart of the national debate over trans athletes in women’s sports.

A portrait of Blaire Fleming wearing jeans and t-shirt, leaning against a wall.

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How the War Over Trans Athletes Tore a Volleyball Team Apart

Blaire Fleming was a little-known college player. Then she suddenly became a symbol of injustice — to both sides of the controversy.

By Jason Zengerle

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