A federal judge ruled Monday that the Mountain West’s conference volleyball championship can proceed as planned this week, denying a motion to ban San Jose State’s transgender player. Judge Kato Crews also denied a motion that would have forced the Mountain West to adjust its current team standings by removing losses assigned to the teams that forfeited against SJSU,

The plaintiffs sued the Mountain West and its commissioner over the participation of a player who they say is transgender.

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,