Jonathan Owens, Chicago Bears player and Simone Biles’ husband, breaks silence after Riley Gaines controversy
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, husband of Olympic legend Simone Biles, broke his silence Tuesday after a heated online exchange between Biles and OutKick contributor Riley Gaines. The debate centered on the complex issue of transgender inclusion in women's sports.It all began when Gaines criticized current inclusion policies, prompting a strong reaction from Biles, an 11-time Olympic medalist. "All this campaign because you lost a race. A very sore loser," Biles posted on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting Gaines should focus on uplifting the trans community rather than tearing it down. "Maybe create a transgender category in all sports," she added.Biles' remarks sparked a wave of backlash. Critics accused her of ignoring the principle of competitive fairness. The online firestorm escalated quickly, eventually leading Biles to issue a public apology on Tuesday.Simone Biles apologizes, calls for mutual respect in sportsIn her […]