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Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

The five-member VersionX team is looking to level the playing field in an industry dominated by men. Many female gamers have opted out of professional play due to online harassment and sexism. But VersionX players hope to reshape gaming culture and prove that there’s room for everyone in the sport.
by Hannah Yang

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How sexism and homophobia sidelined the National Women's Football League

How sexism and homophobia sidelined the National Women's Football League

The NWFL lasted from the mid-1970s to 1988, when it shuttered and the teams broke apart. A new book, Hail Mary, explores the league's origins and the problems that brought it to an end.
by Tori Whitley

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Appeals court agrees that St. Cloud State University violated Title IX

Appeals court agrees that St. Cloud State University violated Title IX

An attorney for the female athletes who sued the university for gender discrimination said they’re ‘delighted’ with the ruling. However, the federal court sent part of the case back to a lower court for further review.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The NCAA's focus on profits means far more gets spent on men's championships

The NCAA's focus on profits means far more gets spent on men's championships

NCAA spending per Division I and national championship participants was $4,285 for men and $2,588 for women in the 2018-19 season. The gap is even larger for single-gender sports, the report shows.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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