Pride and Prejudice

Simone Biles used her Twitter sword of good once again, USAG explained their trans policy disappearance and schools can now directly pay athletes. 

HEADLINES

• Simone went OFF on social media over Riley Gaines' anti-trans statements
• GymCastic exclusive -- We reached out about the removal of the trans inclusion policy from the USAG website. USAG's statement below:
  • "USA Gymnastics seeks to uphold inclusive sport practices while adhering to various local, state, and federal laws, as well as international regulations established by the IOC and FIG. In May, USAG removed its policy to assess compliance with the current legal landscape."
• Jordyn Wieber and Chris Brooks had their baby!
• The NCAA House Settlement is final, and schools will now be able to directly pay athletes
  • Which gymnasts are on the NIL backpay list?
  • Could this be the end of Olympic and non-revenue sports?
  • What are the Title IX implications?

GYMTERNET NEWS

• Li Li Leung announced she will be stepping down as CEO of USA Gymnastics at the end of 2025
  • What was her legacy, and what does this mean for the organization?
• EurovisionSport's gymnastics coverage is available for free in the US!
• What happened to Mary Lou Retton? The latest news following her DUI incident
• Fisk University will discontinue gymnastics after the 2026 season, but work is being done behind the scenes to save the program
• Hi USA Gymnastics, it's me, artistry: Daymon Jones is the newest member of USAG's National Team staff developmental program
• College gymnastics transfer news:
  • Quincy Walters switches commitment from Cal to Michigan
  • Adele Ossi switches commitment from Clemson to Arizona State
• The Masters World Cup happened at TurnFest during Euros. Here's a glimpse of what adult gymnastics competitions look like at the highest level (AKA still super fun). Thanks for the video Nate.

DUMPSTER FIRE NEWS

• Qi Han, the founder of Everest Gymnastics and former coach of Ashton Locklear, has been banned for life by SafeSport

MINI COMMISSION: Pro Gymnastics Past, Present and Future

• World Champion-level Club Gym Nerd member Sarah wants us to discuss options for professional gymnasts in the past, present, and future to continue their careers from competition formats like the Bundesliga, exhibition meets like the Reese's Cup, and the GIGA league
  • Check out this article from Kensley explaining how the Bundesliga works!
• Remember that time we had the Pro Gymnastics Challenge on ESPN? Good times
  • Why Nastia's infamous "IT WAS A DELTCHEV" lives rent-free in our minds
• Updates on the GIGA pro-gymnastics league

FEEDBACK

• What we would score Nadia and Olga if we were judges at the 1976 Olympics
• We need a full minute to gush over Giulia Perotti
• If USAG went full Japan and decided to select the Worlds team today, who would be on it?

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