University of Maine complies with policies restricting trans sports participation
The University of Maine System said it was found to be in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as NCAA rules that were changed following President Donald Trump’s executive order to prohibit trans women from women's sports.
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Pitt Pro Day participants
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Improved defensive play a key to Maine's hockey success
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Transfer comes up big for Maine men's hockey
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Maine reaches Hockey East final after wild double OT thriller
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