Sports Philanthropy Newsstand 11-24-2025

In the CBS News story, California’s 2026 governor candidates offer sharply diverging views on whether transgender students should be allowed to play on school sports teams according to their gender identity. Some candidates, like Republican Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, argue for repealing the current law — citing fairness and protecting girls’ sports — while others, such as Democrat Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond, support inclusion under existing protections. Some want limits (for example, based on puberty), while others say these decisions should be handled by sports governing bodies, not political offices.
 
Dayton Raiola, a three-star quarterback in Nebraska’s 2026 recruiting class and the younger brother of Huskers’ QB Dylan Raiola, has decommitted from Nebraska and reopened his recruitment just weeks before the early signing period. He had committed in September 2024 over offers from Appalachian State and Charlotte. With his exit, Nebraska now has no quarterback commitment in the 2026 class, and Dayton says his recruitment is “100% open.” Given his family ties (his father Dominic played at Nebraska, and his uncle Donovan is on the Huskers’ coaching staff), the move has sparked speculation — especially with roster depth at QB and his brother Dylan recently suffering a season-ending injury.
 

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TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING November 24, 2025

November 18 – Deion Sanders says Colorado has ‘right man’ despite 3-7 season

November 18 – College Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Miami’s rise complicates Notre Dame’s picture-perfect CFP case

November 18 – Hokies OL Commit Buddy Wegdam “Pumped” For James Franklin

November 19 – LeBron James returns, but it’s still the Luka Dončić show as Lakers beat Jazz 140-126

November 19 – Shedeur Sanders to start Week 12 against the Raiders 

November 19 – NBA Power Rankings: Lakers keep rolling in LeBron James’ debut; Rockets swap spots with Spurs

November 19 – Arman Tsarukyan ‘shocked’ by Islam Makhachev’s impressive UFC 322 win

November 19 – Dayton Raiola, brother of Huskers starting QB Dylan Raiola, decommits from Nebraska

November 19 – 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: One Freshman Rises Among Talented Class in First Two Weeks

 
 
 

November 19 – Shift4 Makes Canadian Sports Debut Powering Commerce for the Ottawa Senators

November 19 – Bank of America Partners with Sir David Beckham as it Expands its Global Sports Partnerships

November 23 – Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions every Week 12 game

 

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