The ruling should not affect Illinois and the 20 other states that do not bar trans student athletes from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity.

This story is part of Let Them Play, a collection of articles about trans kids and youth sports. See the full package here. You will never hear about the majority of trans kids who play sports in this ...

What are the stakes when a fraction of a second, the length of an extended arm or the weight of a body in motion can mean the difference between victory and defeat? The question – at the center of ...