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Calls for changes in the WNBA follow a history of advocacy in women's sports

Calls for changes in the WNBA follow a history of advocacy in women's sports

Fans across the league have watched the press conferences from players and coaches, and there has been an outpouring of support on social media. Their concerns echo long-held qualms players and coaches have voiced. And in Minnesota, Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier and head coach Cheryl Reeve have reignited calls for change.
by Anika Besst

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Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding

Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding

Laura Youngson has made a significant impact by addressing inequality in sports for women and girls. In 2017, she organized a high-altitude soccer match on Mount Kilimanjaro, highlighting the issue. 
by The Associated Press

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Vikings return to U.S. with a win; Collier dispute with WNBA leadership continues

Vikings return to U.S. with a win; Collier dispute with WNBA leadership continues

The Minnesota Vikings are now 5-0 when they play in London. Plus, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has canceled a scheduled meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Federal finding over Minnesota's trans athlete policy sets up 'long legal fight'

Federal finding over Minnesota's trans athlete policy sets up 'long legal fight'

The Trump administration last week said it concluded that a Minnesota policy letting transgender student athletes compete on teams consistent with their gender identity is a violation of Title IX.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury in addition to the misdemeanor charges stemming from a weekend incident in Indianapolis that led to his arrest.
by The Associated Press

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Jordan Addison's late touchdown gives Vikings 21-17 win over Browns in London

Jordan Addison's late touchdown gives Vikings 21-17 win over Browns in London

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 25 seconds left to give Minnesota a 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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