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Aug 27

People find women’s sports ‘more inspiring’ than men’s. Here’s how you can watch now

By Gretchen Frazee

Women's sports aren't always given prime-time slots, but there are still plenty of games and tournaments to watch.

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Aug 01

Like her players, outgoing U.S. women’s soccer coach has faced unequal pay

By Gretchen Frazee

Jill Ellis has been paid substantially less than her male counterparts, shining a light on the inequality coaches of women's sports routinely experience.

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Jun 03

Track’s governing body ordered to suspend testosterone rules

By Associated Press

Caster Semenya's say Monday's ruling allows her to compete unrestricted in all female events.

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May 13

South Africa to appeal Semenya testosterone case

By Gerald Imray, Associated Press

South Africa said two of the three judges who heard the Caster Semenya case were "conflicted."…

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May 03

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How Caster Semenya’s case could alter the landscape of women’s sport

In athletics, who defines a man and a woman? A court has ordered South African runner and Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya to take drugs to suppress her naturally high testosterone levels if she wants to continue to compete. William…

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Mar 03

Photo: A new women’s world chess champion is crowned

By News Desk

Anna Muzychuk (left) of Ukraine plays against Tan Zhongyi (right) of China during the final day of the Women's World Chess Championship 2017 on March 3 at Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, Iran. Zhongyi defeated Muzychuk of Ukraine to win…

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Jun 28

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Remembering Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt, ‘unparalleled’ women’s sports pioneer

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"Pat Summitt is an unparalleled figure in collegiate sports,” a speaker said as President Barack Obama awarded the legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach a Medal of Freedom four years ago. Summitt died Tuesday at age 64 after years of battling…

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Mar 30

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Colleges Need to Improve Academic Success of Athletes, Studies Show

Recent studies of NCAA programs suggest that colleges need to do more to ensure their student-athletes graduate, rather than simply generate revenue and attention for their schools. The NewsHour takes a closer look at the issue.

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