Jackson Thompson

Sports Reporter

Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens. Jackson's reporting has been cited in federal government actions related to the enforcement of Title IX, and in legacy media outlets including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Associated Press and ESPN.com.

NFL punter who was accused of threatening to kill opponent is nominated for league's top prestige award

NFL 24 mins ago

NFL punter who was accused of threatening to kill opponent is nominated for league's top prestige award

Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke received his team's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nomination despite recent allegations of threatening to kill opposing players.

Colorado lawsuit settlement ensures schools can separate sports by biological sex without penalty

Colorado 2 hours ago

Colorado lawsuit settlement ensures schools can separate sports by biological sex without penalty

Colorado school districts reached a settlement with the state's high school sports league allowing them to enforce rules protecting girls sports from transgender athletes.

Former SJSU volleyball star reveals 'severe' health issue that stemmed from Title IX conflict with school

NCAA 4 days ago

Former SJSU volleyball star reveals 'severe' health issue that stemmed from Title IX conflict with school

Brooke Slusser developed severe anorexia after taking legal action against San Jose State over transgender volleyball teammate Blaire Fleming.

College basketball player dies after suffering in-game injury

College Basketball November 26

College basketball player dies after suffering in-game injury

Connors State College sophomore basketball player Ethan Dietz died Tuesday after suffering a head injury during a game, school officials announced.

World's Strongest Woman contestants open up on unknowingly facing trans athlete at controversial event

Texas November 26

World's Strongest Woman contestants open up on unknowingly facing trans athlete at controversial event

Transgender athlete Jammie Booker was disqualified from the World's Strongest Woman championship after initially winning first place in the women's heavyweight division.

USA Fencing seeks to 'earn trust' of athletes and fans after year plagued by transgender controversies

Olympics November 26

USA Fencing seeks to 'earn trust' of athletes and fans after year plagued by transgender controversies

USA Fencing said it is committed to "earning and maintaining the trust of our athletes, fans, and the wider fencing community" after a tough year.

Ex-UFC fighter Dan Henderson endorses Chad Bianco for California governor, rips Newsom for state's issues

UFC November 26

Ex-UFC fighter Dan Henderson endorses Chad Bianco for California governor, rips Newsom for state's issues

UFC veteran Dan Henderson is supporting Sheriff Chad Bianco's 2026 California gubernatorial bid after Bianco refused to enforce COVID-19 mandates in 2020.

College Football Playoff rankings: Oregon climbs after win over USC

College Football November 25

College Football Playoff rankings: Oregon climbs after win over USC

The College Football Playoff rankings showed minimal movement with Oregon overtaking Ole Miss and Miami moving to No. 12 as the season enters its final weeks.

Texas AG investigating weightlifting competition that saw trans athlete compete against women

Texas November 25

Texas AG investigating weightlifting competition that saw trans athlete compete against women

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a weightlifting competition where transgender athlete Jammie Booker initially won before disqualification.

Conor McGregor says he underwent psychoactive drug procedure

UFC November 25

Conor McGregor says he underwent psychoactive drug procedure

Conor McGregor says psychoactive Ibogaine treatment in Tijuana saved his life and healed his brain after experiencing visions during the 36-hour process.

Who is Shedeur Sanders? NFL legend's son with one of the wackiest starts to a pro career yet

Cleveland Browns November 23

Who is Shedeur Sanders? NFL legend's son with one of the wackiest starts to a pro career yet

Shedeur Sanders' path from Colorado success under father Deion Sanders to Cleveland Browns backup quarterback includes family drama, draft controversy, and off-field issues.

UAB football coach explains why team played game after player allegedly stabbed teammates

UAB Blazers November 23

UAB football coach explains why team played game after player allegedly stabbed teammates

UAB Blazers played South Florida despite a morning stabbing incident involving teammates, with interim coach Alex Mortensen citing players' wishes to compete.

SJSU volleyball team fails to make conference tournament in first season after trans athlete scandal

NCAA November 22

SJSU volleyball team fails to make conference tournament in first season after trans athlete scandal

The San Jose State volleyball team was eliminated from Mountain West Tournament contention, ending its first season after trans athlete Blaire Fleming's departure.

Martina Navratilova spars after being questioned for opposing males in women's spaces while supporting Dems

Tennis November 22

Martina Navratilova spars after being questioned for opposing males in women's spaces while supporting Dems

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova engaged in a social media exchange with comedian Lou Perez over her support for Democrats despite opposing transgender access to women's spaces.

Man who shot and killed University of Virginia football players sentenced to 5 life terms

Virginia Cavaliers November 21

Man who shot and killed University of Virginia football players sentenced to 5 life terms

Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. received the maximum sentence of five life terms for killing three University of Virginia football players on a charter bus in 2022.

New Jersey elementary school has kids punch Cowboys player posters out of Eagles loyalty

Philadelphia Eagles November 21

New Jersey elementary school has kids punch Cowboys player posters out of Eagles loyalty

Cooper's Poynt Family School in Camden, New Jersey, allowed students to hit punching bags featuring Cowboys players ahead of the Eagles-Cowboys matchup.

Bill Belichick addresses report of UNC players amassing dozens of traffic violations under his leadership

North Carolina Tar Heels November 21

Bill Belichick addresses report of UNC players amassing dozens of traffic violations under his leadership

North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick responded to reports that his players have received 31 speeding tickets and 10 reckless driving citations since October 2024.

Attorney for ex-Temple basketball player responds after NCAA says athlete bet against his own team

Temple Owls November 21

Attorney for ex-Temple basketball player responds after NCAA says athlete bet against his own team

Former Temple basketball player Hysier Miller is facing a permanent NCAA ban after allegedly placing 42 bets totaling $473, including three against his own team.

Texans upset Bills to shake up AFC playoff picture

Houston Texans November 20

Texans upset Bills to shake up AFC playoff picture

The Houston Texans upset the Buffalo Bills 23-19 after Josh Allen threw a game-ending interception on fourth down in the red zone during the final drive.

Los Angeles Olympics board of directors adds Trump allies Kevin McCarthy, Reince Priebus

Olympics November 20

Los Angeles Olympics board of directors adds Trump allies Kevin McCarthy, Reince Priebus

President Donald Trump appointed Kevin McCarthy and Reince Priebus to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics board after signing executive orders for women's eligibility policies.

State attorney general involved in SCOTUS trans athlete case responds as 130 Dems back males in women's sports

West Virginia November 20

State attorney general involved in SCOTUS trans athlete case responds as 130 Dems back males in women's sports

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey responded to 130 congressional Democrats supporting trans athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson in a Supreme Court sports case.

Jordan Chiles explains 'perfect 10' comments on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Dancing With the Stars November 20

Jordan Chiles explains 'perfect 10' comments on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Jordan Chiles clarified a social media controversy over 'perfect score' comments, explaining gymnastics vs 'Dancing With The Stars' scoring differences.

Canadian lawyer advised alleged drug lord ex-Olympian to kill witness to have case dismissed, DOJ says

FBI November 20

Canadian lawyer advised alleged drug lord ex-Olympian to kill witness to have case dismissed, DOJ says

FBI arrests defense attorney Deepak Paradkar in sweeping crackdown on Ryan Wedding's alleged drug trafficking organization that spans multiple countries.

'Save Women's Sports' legal defense responds after 130 congressional Dems back trans athletes in SCOTUS battle

Supreme Court November 20

'Save Women's Sports' legal defense responds after 130 congressional Dems back trans athletes in SCOTUS battle

The legal team helping to protect women's and girls' sports fired back after 130 congressional Democrats affirmed their support for a trans athlete.

MLB commissioner addresses sport's illegal gambling scandal, will cooperate with Congress on investigation

MLB November 19

MLB commissioner addresses sport's illegal gambling scandal, will cooperate with Congress on investigation

Rob Manfred says MLB will cooperate with the Senate inquiry into a pitch-rigging scandal as Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to federal gambling charges.

UN urges countries to honor truce during Winter Olympics, not deny visas to any nation's athletes

Olympics November 19

UN urges countries to honor truce during Winter Olympics, not deny visas to any nation's athletes

The U.N. General Assembly urged all nations to observe the Olympic truce during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after Russia violated it three times.

Who is Alexa Anderson? Division I athlete leading legal battle for free speech

NCAA November 19

Who is Alexa Anderson? Division I athlete leading legal battle for free speech

South Alabama freshman Alexa Anderson filed a lawsuit against the Oregon School Activities Association after stepping down from a medal podium to protest a transgender athlete.

Who is Ryan Wedding? Olympian turned alleged murderous drug kingpin and top FBI target

Olympics November 19

Who is Ryan Wedding? Olympian turned alleged murderous drug kingpin and top FBI target

Former Olympian snowboarder Ryan Wedding is an FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive. Here's a look at the story of his descent from sports into crime.

130 Democrat congressional representatives urge SCOTUS to side with trans athlete in Title IX legal battle

Supreme Court November 19

130 Democrat congressional representatives urge SCOTUS to side with trans athlete in Title IX legal battle

A coalition of 130 congressional Democrats filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to support transgender athletes in two Title IX cases.

Giants' Cam Skattebo responds after criticisms for viral incident with WWE stars at 'Monday Night Raw'

New York Giants November 18

Giants' Cam Skattebo responds after criticisms for viral incident with WWE stars at 'Monday Night Raw'

Cam Skattebo pushed WWE wrestler JD McDonagh during a "Monday Night Raw" altercation, later addressing backlash on social media as the Giants endure a disappointing 2-9 season.