Tennis: Moving The Wrong Direction On Gender Equality

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June 15, 2023
Fifty years ago, Billie Jean King walked into the offices of the U.S. Open and demanded that they pay women the same amount as men. She had a very powerful bargaining tool in her pocket: A sponsor, Ban deodorant, that was willing [...]
Wheelchair Marathon Hero Defied The Odds

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June 12, 2023
Via RunnersWorld, a look at an inspirational fixture of the running scene for more than 40 years, Rick Hoyt, who defied all odds and inspired many through his unwavering spirit and pursuit of athletic excellence. Beyond his [...]
FIFA Gets Red Card On Greenwashing In Qatar World Cup

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June 10, 2023
Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on how the International Football Association failed to provide ‘credible evidence’ of how all emissions generated by the event could be offset: The Swiss advertising regulator [...]
Fair Play: How Sports Shape Gender Debates

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June 8, 2023
I am excited to read this book on the impact of sports and gender. From Amazon: A richly reported and provocative look at the history of women’s sports and the controversy surrounding trans athletes by a leading LGBTQ+ [...]

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