Martina Navratilova
Coverage of Martina Navratilova in the Nexus archive.
- Tennis legend Martina Navratilova calls for SJSU to dismiss volleyball coach amid allegations: 'Fire his a--!'
Martina Navratilova urged San Jose State University to fire volleyball coach Todd Kress following allegations from a former player of an 1998 hotel room incident. The former player claimed Kress smeared caramel on her face, held her down, and exposed himself while intoxicated. SJSU acknowledged the allegations but did not suspend Kress, who continues as head coach.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court upheld state laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams, ruling they do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision impacts over two dozen Republican-led states with similar bans and leaves unresolved legal challenges in states like Connecticut and California. Cases involving transgender athletes Becky Pepper-Jackson and Lindsay Hecox were central to the ruling.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court upheld state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school athletic teams, ruling these bans do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision impacts over two dozen other states with similar laws, while lawsuits in Connecticut and California remain unresolved. Cases involving transgender athletes Becky Pepper-Jackson and Lindsay Hecox highlight the legal and competitive challenges faced.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court upheld state laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams, ruling they do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, allows states to maintain sports for biological females, affecting over two dozen Republican-led states with similar bans. The case involved Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender girl in West Virginia, and Lindsay Hecox, who sued Idaho over its ban on gender-affirming care.
- They were world-class tennis rivals. Now friends, they've teamed up against cancer
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, former women's tennis champions, discuss their friendship, cancer, and retirement in the documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set'. They transition from being rivals to collaborating on a shared health challenge.
- Jube 11, 2026
Dominique de Villepin discusses wars in Europe and Middle East. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert recall their tennis careers and battles with cancer. Byron Allen discusses taking over Stephen Colbert's CBS time slot.
- Martina Navratilova says wide-open French Open is good for tennis: ‘You need suspense’
Martina Navratilova praises the unpredictable 2024 French Open, noting the absence of top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka has created suspense and opportunities for new champions. She argues this openness revitalizes tennis by reducing predictability and fostering competition among more players.
- Martina Navratilova says she tried to warn Kamala Harris' campaign about trans athletes: 'Nobody would listen'
Martina Navratilova claims she attempted to warn Kamala Harris' campaign about concerns regarding transgender athletes and women’s sex-based rights but was ignored. She argues Democrats privately agree with her stance but avoid public statements due to political risks, citing a 2025 poll showing 67% of Democrats oppose allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports.
- Women's tennis legend speaks out on California trans athlete controversy as Newsom faces criticism
Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova spoke out against California's decision to let biological males compete in girls' sports, prompting criticism from activists. A trans athlete is set to compete in the girls' high school track and field championships. Navratilova argued that Governor Gavin Newsom could take action to protect girls' sports.