The inclusion of Blaire Fleming, a transgender volleyball player, in the Mountain West tournament has sparked heated national debate.

A transgender athlete on the San Jose State University women's volleyball team can continue to compete, a US judge has ruled, denying a request made by other players to keep her off the court. Monday's ruling by US District Judge S Kato Crews will allow the athlete,

Current and former women's volleyball downplayed some the criticism levied at San Jose State's Blaire Fleming over the player's power in games.

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this week’s Mountain West Conference tournament after a legal complaint said she should be ineligible on grounds that she is transgender and thus stronger,

The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention.

An appeal to a federal judge's ruling that will let a trans athlete compete at the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament was denied amid safety concerns.