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I'm a sleep expert - here's how you can get your children to doze off quickly on Christmas Eve Dave Gibson has teamed up with Viabiotics to share strategies to help kids sleep READ MORE: Kylie Minogue to take on CBeebies Bedtime Stories this Christmas By JOWENA RILEY Published: 18:03, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 18:11, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments Christmas Eve is perhaps the most exciting night of a young child's year - which makes getting them to sleep as they await Santa's arrival a little challenging. According to experts at Viabiotics, the excitement of Christmas triggers the release of neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and adrenaline, which can make children feel more alert. Sleep expert Dave Gibson has shared his in-depth strategies to help parents get their children to drop off on the magical night. His eight tips include setting a later bedtime in the days leading up at Christmas, sticking to regular routines and advice for managing anxiety and excitement. Gibson says: 'For parents with young children, Christmas Eve is possibly the most difficult night of the year for getting a good night’s sleep. 'The excitement of Santa's impending arrival overstimulates children, making it harder for them to fall asleep. 'Add the broken sleep patterns, early waking to open gifts, and the fear of missing out on the festive fun downstairs, and you have a challenging combination.' Here, he shares his complete guide to help both children and parents get a restful night's sleep this Christmas Eve. Renowned sleep expert, Dave Gibson, has teamed up with Viabiotics to share his in-depth strategies to help parents get their children to sleep on Christmas Eve (stock image) Stick to your regular routine Consistency is especially important in a child's sleep routine during the festive season, Gibson says. A consistent sleep routine amidst the chaos and excitement of Christmas helps to anchor children's brains into feeling calm. He shared: 'With routine, our brains anticipate what follows and then prepare for and expect this to happen. 'Whether it's the regular bedtime story or the usual winding-down activities, your child will automatically expect to sleep by sticking to their normal bedtime routine, even during the excitement of preparing for Santa.' Make bedtimes later The days leading up to Christmas require slight adjustments to a child's sleep routine. Gibson advises making gradual changes to accommodate this - whether it's late-night visits or trips away. According to the expert, if parents are planning to allow their children to stay up later than usual on Christmas Eve - in the hopes they will wake later in the morning - it is recommended to stagger the change during the nights leading up to the big day. Gibson said: 'Stagger the change during the nights before with smaller steps so their body clock naturally adjusts to this time. Then, gradually undo the stagger from Boxing Day afterwards. 'Vice Versa, if the plan is to wake up earlier than usual on Christmas Day to open presents together, you are best setting this up by waking up earlier on Christmas Eve, too. 'For example, if your child’s usual wake time is 7.30 am for school and you are going to allow them to wake at 6.30 am on Christmas morning, you could set an alarm for 7 am on Christmas Eve.' Managing anxiety and excitement To help combat anxiety and excitement in young children, Gibson recommends a bath, gentle music, reading or selecting bedtime stories that are calming rather than exciting (stock image) Read More What NOT to say to your woke kids at Christmas To help combat anxiety and excitement in young children, Gibson recommends a bath, gentle music, reading or selecting bedtime stories that are calming rather than exciting. He added: 'Acknowledging the excitement and reminding children that a good night’s sleep will help them have the best Christmas possible encourages them to embrace getting to sleep.' For older children, Gibson advises parents to encourage mindfulness techniques, including breathing exercises and visualisation of calm places before they sleep. For some children, the excitement of Christmas can trigger anxiety, but this can be alleviated with creating an open space for discussion. Gibson said: 'If they are anxious at bedtime, writing a note on a piece of paper about what they are worried about and putting it away in a "worry box" overnight can often help children with specific worries. 'Their worry is safe in the box overnight and can be taken out in the morning to talk more about after a good night’s sleep. Often, we don’t need to do this as everything always feels better in the morning, having slept on the problem overnight.' The bedtime snack secret Studies have shown poor sleep quality is significantly related to higher added sugar intake - but combining carbs and dairy can help improve a child's ability to fall - and stay - asleep. Although there's no scientific evidence to support the idea that sugar speeds children up and causes hyperactivity, Gibson recommends reducing sugar intake across the day, especially as bedtime approaches. He advises giving children an evening snack consisting of fruit, dairy, protein or fat about an hour before sleep, with protein and fat taking longer to digest, which is likely to fill them up more. Bananas are also effective in getting kids to sleep as they contain magnesium, which helps regulate to neurotransmitters and melatonin. Gibson added: 'Oatmeal with Greek yoghurt or cheese and crackers are excellent snacks to try. 'Combining carbohydrates and dairy is a great way to release an amino acid called tryptophan. 'Tryptophan aids sleep as it is a building block of melatonin, our sleep hormone. Warm milk with honey is the perfect soothing bedtime drink, as the honey helps release tryptophan from the milk.' Set expectations to avoid late bedtime negotiations To ensure a smooth Christmas Eve sleep experience for all members of the family, managing expectations in young children is crucial. Gibson recommends discussing bedtime expectations, holiday plans and potential changes in sleeping arrangements with children well in advance of Christmas Eve. He added: 'This proactive approach will help garner cooperation, especially with older children who may want to negotiate an extension of their usual bedtime!' How to tackle waking up in the night Sleep expert Dave Gibson (pictured) has shared his tips for getting children to sleep on Christmas Eve If your child wakes up in the middle of the night during Christmas Eve, it's important to remain calm and centered so that your little one can be reassured that what is on their mind will be sorted in the morning. Gibson advises to keep an interaction simple and straightforward to avoid stimulating their mind. He also recommends dimming the lights during the night, as bright lights can prevent children from getting back to sleep. It's equally crucial to keep technology and other electronics switched off they will stimulate children's brains - even if blue light filers are used. Gibson said: 'Have a relaxation technique or two that you can use, which involves slow breathing and calming visualisations which can help them settle again. 'The Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique can work well in these instances. Start by contracting each muscle group from the feet to the head. Your child breathes in during the contraction and then out in the relaxation phase.' The ‘first night away’ effect According to Gibson, the 'first night away' effect refers to the challenge of getting a restful night's sleep in an unfamiliar setting. To alleviate this, the expert recommends 'making things as familiar as possible.' He recommends sticking to the usual bedtime routine, as well as 'incorporating familiar elements, such as their bedding, pillow, and cuddly toy, to help your child feel more secure'. How to structure Christmas Eve Gibson recommends planning Christmas Eve activities in advance so the day gradually calms towards bedtime. Morning Gibson advocates for a structured approach to activities, and suggests beginning the morning with outdoor activities, which allow children to 'expel energy and benefit from natural tiredness at night.' Getting sunlight first thing is also an important component for strengthening our body clock, which in turn helps us get to sleep more easily at night. Afternoon Gibson said: 'After lunch is a good time for screen time and boisterous indoor activity. Ideally, you want to stop screen time two hours before bedtime. 'Having family time with a digital detox, where everyone in the family is off tech, including mobile phones, is a great way of setting this up.' Evening Gibson suggests embracing quieter activities for a soothing wind-down as the evening approaches. 'Playing cards, engaging in a family board game, or participating in a gentle craft like drawing can help make things more relaxing as part of a wind-down period and try to avoid stimulating activities like party games.' Christmas Share or comment on this article: I'm a sleep expert - here's how you can get your children to doze off quickly on Christmas Eve e-mail Add comment
MIAMI (AP) — Keyone Jenkins threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns and Florida International beat Middle Tennessee 35-24 on Saturday to end the regular season for both teams. Lexington Joseph had a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, Devonte Lyons had a 21-yard scoring run later in the frame and FIU (4-8, 3-5 Conference USA) led the entire way. Jenkins threw scoring passes of 38 and 19 yards to Dean Patterson and 50 yards to Eric Rivers. The touchdown pass to Rivers marked FIU's largest lead of the contest at 35-17 with 11:01 left in the fourth. Nicholas Vattiato threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns for the Blue Raiders (3-9, 2-6). He was intercepted once. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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Congress, held last month in Fanafo, elected John Lum, a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Santo Rural, as the president of the movement. This event marked one of the first national congresses in seven years, and it was noted for its impressive participation. The election of Lum to the presidency represents a noteworthy moment for the movement, which has been working to address issues important to the region. His leadership is expected to bring renewed energy to the movement as it continues its efforts for the people of Santo and broader Vanuatu. The congress also elected another former MP of Santo Rural, Joshua Pikioune as Secretary General (SG) of the political movement. Jeff Patunvanu, the Vice Secretary General of the Nagriamel Movement, informed the Daily Post that the congress has endorsed two candidates to contest in the upcoming snap election, depending on the outcome of the opposition’s legal battle regarding the President’s decision to dissolve Parliament. This development indicates that the Nagriamel Movement is preparing for the elections and has already selected candidates, though the timing of the election will hinge on the resolution of the ongoing legal challenges related to the dissolution of Parliament. Mr. Lum, an MP during the 8th Legislature, and Leonard Joshua Pikioune, who was elected in both the 12th and 13th Legislatures, have been endorsed as the Nagriamel Movement’s candidates for the upcoming national election. Their endorsement highlights the movement’s confidence in their leadership and experience as they prepare for the electoral contest. The Nagriamel Movement was established in January 1966 at a meeting of chiefs in Espiritu Santo, convened by Chief Buluk of Big Bay. It was the first territory-wide political movement in the New Hebrides. By 1969, it was estimated to have around 10,000 members, which represented about one in eight of the population, mostly concentrated in the northern part of the territory. The name “Nagriamel” was derived by combining the names of two plants: nagria (a type of croton) and mel (a type of cycas). The movement quickly gained prominence, and soon after its founding, Jimmy Stevens became involved with the party.A role reversal doomed the No. 22 Xavier Musketeers in their only loss of the season, against Michigan at the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Wednesday. Normally a team that avoids committing turnovers and pressures its opponent into making them, Xavier (6-1) will try to recapture its early-season winning form when it hosts South Carolina State on Sunday in Cincinnati. Through their six wins, the Musketeers had just 58 turnovers while forcing 82 by their opponents. But against the Wolverines, they lost the turnover battle 19-10 and the game 78-53. The Musketeers committed 14 turnovers in the first half and fell behind 41-30. Xavier head coach Sean Miller credited his team for typically playing an up-tempo style while avoiding mistakes, while also acknowledging that the turnover bug really bit them against the Wolverines. "We lost to a really good team; no shame in that," Miller said. "We, on top of that, didn't play well." "And that (avoiding turnovers) is something you (usually) do well? That's going to be hard to overcome against a quality team like Michigan." Leading scorer Ryan Conwell (17.6 points per game) gave the Musketeers a boost with 19 points. Zach Freemantle, second on the team at 15.4 ppg, added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Problematically, however, they also contributed to the turnover problem with three apiece. "We didn't play well enough to win the game," Miller said. "The game got out of hand. It's not like our guys quit. Their depth just continued to wear on us." The Musketeers also get 11 points and a team-high 4.4 assists per game from Dayvion McKnight. The guard had just one turnover against Michigan, but he also made just one of his eight shot attempts. Xavier may have an opportunity get right in the turnover area against the Bulldogs (4-4), who are No. 207 in the NCAA in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.11. South Carolina State is fresh off an 82-53 road loss to Marshall on Wednesday, in a game in which turnovers weren't a huge problem. But assists and made shots were hard to come by for the Bulldogs. Leading scorer Drayton Jones (12.0 ppg) again paced his team in points with 10 vs. Marshall, but the Bulldogs as a team managed just six assists and shot terribly at the 3-point (18.8 percent) and the free-throw (47.1 percent) lines. Jones is also the team's leading rebounder with 5.1 a game, but no Bulldogs player is averaging more than two assists. It's all part of the learning process for coach Erik Martin, whose first team went 5-26 in 2022-23. The Bulldogs improved to 14-18 last season, including 9-5 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. "The only way you can grow sometimes is by failure or by struggling," Martin said this offseason. "You have to fail in order to learn how to deal with failure and move on and become the person you're supposed to be." --Field Level MediaPune: NCP chief Ajit Pawar, while visiting Baba Adhav in the city on Saturday, defended the use of EVMs in polls. He questioned the opposition parties for their double standards and said when they performed well in the Lok Sabha election, the EVMs worked fine, but when Mahayuti won the assembly poll, the EVMs became suspicious. "Before the assembly poll, the Lok Sabha election was held, in which MVA won 31 seats, while our alliance managed to secure only 17 seats. At that time, we did not raise any doubt against EVMs and accepted the mandate. Now, if the people of the state changed their mind and voted in favour of Mahayuti, is it our fault?" the NCP chief, who visited Mahatma Phule Wada to urge Adhav to call off his hunger strike, said. While Pawar defended the use of EVMs, he agreed that there was no harm in discussing the issue. "I agree that in a democracy, we can discuss the issue (related to EVMs) and if there is no solution, the aggrieved parties can approach the Supreme Court. Even the Supreme Court has rejected the plea against the use of EVMs. It is weird that the opposition sees no problem in EVMs when they win and blame it when they face defeat," the NCP chief said. Adhav, however, said, "The difference in the Lok Sabha and state assembly poll results is astonishing. It is nothing short of a miracle and therefore, I doubt the fairness of the process. When I pressed the button on the EVM machine, I realised that there is a possibility of manipulation. While raising the doubts, I understand that the responsibility of proving the manipulation lies upon me and some technical experts will throw light on it, but the process lacked fairness," the 95-year-old social activist said. The social activist also criticised Mahayuti govt, claiming that it made use of excess money during the recently concluded assembly election. While Pawar sat next to him, Adhav said, "I have witnessed so many elections but this time, there was excessive use of money. The money which was distributed under various schemes was not given by these politicians from their own pocket but it was public money. The whole process of election is in question and for the fairness of it, I decided to start the agitation." ‘Shinde taking rest, not unhappy' Interacting with media, NCP chief Pawar also rejected the claim that Sena chief and caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde was unhappy. "There is nothing like it. All of us were exhausted owing to the election campaign. At present, there is not much of a load as he is caretaker CM. Therefore, he went to his native place to take some rest on a weekend," the NCP chief said.
Trump returns to world stage in Paris with Ukraine war on agendaTORONTO, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivalry Corp. (the " Company " or " Rivalry ") (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for digital-first players, is pleased to announce that it has closed the initial tranche of a non-brokered private placement of 12,930,707 units of the Company (the " Units "), at a price of $0.15 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.94 million (the " Offering "). The Company may complete one or more additional closings, for aggregate gross proceeds (together with the proceeds raised under the initial closing) of up to approximately USD$3 million. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars. “This initial tranche of our non-brokered private placement was primarily subscribed to by insiders, family and friends, and long-term shareholders,” said Steven Salz, Co-Founder and CEO of Rivalry. “This commitment and demonstration of support is deeply gratifying as we press ahead into a new chapter for the Company.” Each Unit is comprised of one (1) subordinate voting share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Subordinate Voting Share ") and one-half of one (1/2) Subordinate Voting Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a " Warrant "). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Subordinate Voting Share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Warrant Share ") at a price of $0.25 per Warrant Share for a period of 12 months from the date hereof, subject to the Company's right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants upon 30 days' notice in the event that the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares is equal to or exceeds $0.50 on the TSX Venture Exchange (or such other recognized Canadian stock exchange as the Subordinate Voting Shares are primarily traded on) for a period of 10 consecutive trading days. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for corporate development and general working capital purposes. The Subordinate Voting Shares and Warrants, and any securities issuable upon exercise thereof, are subject to a four-month statutory hold period, in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The Company has paid an aggregate of $14,953.74 in finder's fees in connection with the closing of the first tranche of the Offering. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " U.S. Securities Act "), or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. 1,333,300 Units were issued to Steven Isenberg, a director of the Company and a "related party" (within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (" MI 61-101 ")) and such issuance is considered a "related party transaction" for the purposes of MI 61-101. Such related party transaction is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities being issued to the related parties nor the consideration being paid by the related parties exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The purchasers of the Units and the extent of such participation were not finalized until shortly prior to the completion of the Offering. Accordingly, it was not possible to publicly disclose details of the nature and extent of related party participation in the transactions contemplated hereby pursuant to a material change report filed at least 21 days prior to the completion of such transactions. About Rivalry Rivalry Corp. wholly owns and operates Rivalry Limited , a leading sport betting and media company offering fully regulated online wagering on esports, traditional sports, and casino for the digital generation. Based in Toronto, Rivalry operates a global team in more than 20 countries and growing. Rivalry Limited has held an Isle of Man license since 2018, considered one of the premier online gambling jurisdictions, as well as an internet gaming registration in Ontario, and is currently in the process of obtaining additional country licenses. With world class creative execution and brand positioning in online culture, a native crypto token, and demonstrated market leadership among digital-first users Rivalry is shaping the future of online gambling for a generation born on the internet. Company Contact: Steven Salz, Co-founder & CEO ss@rivalry.com 416-565-4713 Investor Contact: investors@rivalry.com Media Contact: Cody Luongo, Head of Communications cody@rivalry.com 203-947-1936 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. 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Such factors, among other things, include regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations; the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses; the esports and sports betting industry being a heavily regulated industry; the complex and evolving regulatory environment for the online gaming and online gambling industry; the success of esports and other betting products are not guaranteed; changes in public perception of the esports and online gambling industry; failure to retain or add customers; the Company having a limited operating history; negative cash flow from operations; operational risks; cybersecurity risks; reliance on management; reliance on third parties and third-party networks; exchange rate risks; risks related to cryptocurrency transactions; risk of intellectual property infringement or invalid claims; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; and general economic, market and business conditions. 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The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Source: Rivalry Corp.
US stock indices pushed to fresh records Tuesday, shrugging off tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump while European equities retreated. Trump, who doesn't take office until January 20, made his threat in social media posts Monday night, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbors Canada and Mexico and also rival China if they do not stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Both the Dow and S&P 500 notched all-time highs, with investors regarding the incoming president's words as a bargaining chip. "In theory, higher tariffs should not be good news for stocks. But, you know, I think the market's chosen to think of (it) as a negotiating tactic," said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers. "You have bullish sentiment," said LBBW's Karl Haeling. "People are tending to look at things as positively as possible." But General Motors, which imports autos from Mexico to the United States, slumped 9.0 percent, while rival Ford dropped 2.6 percent. Overseas bourses were also buffeted by the news. European stocks followed losses in Asia, despite Trump excluding Europe as an immediate target for tariffs. "These are his first direct comments on tariffs and tariff levels since becoming president-elect, and they have roiled markets," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB trading group, ahead of the Wall Street open. "It is early days, and there are plenty of opportunities for Trump to direct his attention to Europe down the line," Brooks added. The US dollar rallied against its Canadian equivalent, China's yuan and Mexico's peso, which hit its lowest level since August 2022. In other economic news, the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 111.7 this month, up from 109.6 in October, boosted by greater optimism surrounding the labor market. "November's increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labor market," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. Pantheon Macroeconomics chief US economist Samuel Tombs added in a note that the increase in consumer confidence overall "likely was driven by euphoria among Republicans." "The index also jumped in late 2016, when Mr. Trump was elected for the first time," he said. Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed policy makers expect inflation to keep cooling, signaling a gradual approach to interest rate cuts if price increases ease further and the job market remains strong. New York - Dow: UP 0.3 percent at 44,860.31 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.6 percent at 6,021.63 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.6 percent at 19,174.30 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.4 percent at 8,258.61 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.9 percent at 7,194.51 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.6 percent at 19,295.98 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.9 percent at 38,442.00 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: FLAT at 19,159.20 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,259.76 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0482 from $1.0495 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2567 from $1.2568 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 153.06 yen from 154.23 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 83.41 pence from 83.51 pence Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.3 percent at $72.81 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.3 percent at $68.77 per barrel bur-jmb/stWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner , father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker." Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship scheduled for later this week in Las Vegas. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players who are suing the Mountain West Conference to challenge the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Judge Crews referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player in his ruling and noted that no defendant disputed that San Jose State rosters a transgender woman volleyball player. He said the players who filed the complaint could have sought relief much earlier, noting that the individual universities had acknowledged that not playing their games against San Jose State this season would result in a forfeit in league standings. He also said injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player had been in effect since 2022 and the San Jose State player has been on the roster since 2022 – making that the status quo. The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention. This season’s awareness of her identity led to an uproar among some players, pundits, parents and politicians in a political campaign year. The tournament starts Wednesday and continues Friday and Saturday. San Jose State is seeded second. The judge's order maintains the seedings and pairings for the tournament. Several teams refused to play against San Jose State during the season, earning losses in the official standings. Boise State and Wyoming each had two forfeits while Utah State and Nevada both had one. Southern Utah, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, was first to cancel against San Jose State this year. Nevada’s players stated they “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,” without providing further details. Crews served as a magistrate judge in Colorado’s U.S. District Court for more than five years before President Joe Biden appointed him to serve as a federal judge in January of this year. Gruver reported from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Hanson from Helena, Montana.
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