Volleyball Tournament Faces Controversy Over Allegations

The Mountain West volleyball tournament is set to feature a final between San Jose State and Colorado State, where controversy surrounds both teams. San Jose State's Blaire Fleming, a transgender player, faces backlash from lawsuits questioning her participation, while Colorado State's Malaya Jones and teammates knelt during the national anthem as a form of protest. Jones has been accused of conspiring with Fleming to influence a match's outcome and injure San Jose State's Brooke Slusser, with the Mountain West Conference closing an investigation into the claims without discipline. The accusations stem from a Title IX complaint filed by a suspended San Jose State coach, leading to allegations of a revenge plot against Slusser. Jones and Fleming reportedly met secretly, discussing plans to manipulate the game. The situation has garnered significant attention, reflecting broader discussions on gender and sports.