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UC Berkeley's new Twitch studio gives student-athletes a place to build their audiences

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Getting Technical with Mashable Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Say More Versus Trending Now In My Bag Mashable @Home Top creators, ranked Creator Playbook All Series UC Berkeley's new Twitch studio gives student-athletes a place to build their audiences A PS5 lounge and professional cameras are part of Berkeley's plan to help student-athletes become creators. Olivia Tauber is the deputy editor of digital culture, covering creators, media, movies, beauty, and more. Based in New York, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Complex, and Interview Magazine. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor's from the University of Michigan. She also runs Fan Mail, a weekly pop-culture newsletter.


AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI generated content

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AI-generated depictions of AFL players by Sportsbet have been criticised by the players union. AI-generated depictions of AFL players by Sportsbet have been criticised by the players union. Gambling firm working with AFL'on the evolving use of AI in our content' as it deletes video depicting Lachie Neale saying'I want to thank me for believing in me' The AFL has told its official gambling partner, Sportsbet, to stop featuring its high-profile athletes in AI-generated social media content without their permission. Sportsbet has also been told to delete AI videos depicting AFL stars delivering lines from movies, television shows or speeches to react to real events. The videos were age-restricted and designed to boost Sportsbet's engagement on social media, in a bid for new audiences and customers. The videos were published despite the federal government legislating to ban athletes appearing in gambling ads .


John Calipari shares boneheaded message about players earning more money than coaches while calling for reform

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Transgender athletes have taken 2,293 championship spots from biological women, new research finds

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LSU-Ole Miss showdown intensifies as Tigers star served with lawsuit papers outside football facility

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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says

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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says Wooden container huts meant for thousands of athletes have become the subject of heated criticism ahead of the opening of Japan's Asian Games on Saturday. Jung Jae-yong, vice-president of the Korea Basketball Association, told AFP news agency the accommodation was the worst it has ever been. Athletes who are over two metres (6ft 7in) tall cannot even stretch their legs out on the beds. The Games, held in the city of Nagoya and wider Aichi prefecture, have faced weeks of concern about a potential shortage of beds. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are attending - exceeding the initial 15,000 expected.


Steamy Sydney Sweeney ad draws backlash from female athletes

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Mother Jones' WNBA 'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism

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Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' 'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! Rams' Sean McVay reveals wife's reality check after mulling media jump following losing season in 2022 Caitlin Clark says she and Angel Reese have'always been friends' after winning FIBA Women's World Cup If half of what AI leaders are saying is true, it's scary stuff: David Asman US declassifies footage of downed airman's rescue in Iran OutKick Sports Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism The outlet's framing of XX-XY Athletics revenue as motive sits uneasily alongside its own fundraising appeals In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Jen Sey, founder of XXXY Athletics, to discuss Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, WNBA fan censorship, women's sports, corporate messaging, and why the culture around protecting female athletes is shifting in real time. Riley and Jen break down the controversy surrounding fans being told to cover up shirts and signs, the rise of Sophie Cunningham as a joyful and fearless figure in women's basketball, and why major institutions like the WNBA, Nike, and Dick's Sporting Goods appear out of step with the public. They also discuss sex-based protections in sports, the WTA's testing policy, and why the truth about women's athletics still matters. Mother Jones wants you to know XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey is making money.


'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place

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Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! Rams' Sean McVay reveals wife's reality check after mulling media jump following losing season in 2022 Caitlin Clark says she and Angel Reese have'always been friends' after winning FIBA Women's World Cup Stefon Diggs guilty of NFL's dumbest move of Week 1 and it may have decided Commanders loss to Eagles John Harbaugh's Giants on full display in bruising win over Cowboys to kick off NFL season'Tradwife' vs. 'girlboss' debate sparks clash over modern womanhood Americans are right to be scared over'God in a box,' AI CEO says This is causing everybody to rethink what is going on in AI: R'Ray' Wang OutKick Sports'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Athletes are asked to push themselves during HYROX events . Sometimes they go beyond the expectations of the organization that puts these races together, races which combine both running and functional workout stations. That was the case during a competition in Beijing this past weekend. The first place winner, Joanna Wietrzyk, bravely battled through a little mid-race diarrhea and refused to let it slow her down.


Garmins Fenix 8 premium smartwatch for athletes is 250 off -- its best price ever

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Trending Now Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Mashable Selects Mashable Voices Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off In My Bag All Series Garmin's Fenix 8 premium smartwatch for athletes is $250 off -- its best price ever The Fenix 8 is built for extreme, data-driven athletes and adventurers. Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you're ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she's your girl. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.