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Laura Pappano (FGN)

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Seeking equality on -- and off -- the field. The strong connection between organized athletics and power (political, economic, social) means sports have consequences far beyond the game. FairGameNews.com aims to challenge sex-stereotyped assumptions and practices that dominate sports -- and recognize that sports can be a tool for seeking equal treatment and fair play.

Results are in: Farther 3-point line makes a (small) dent in scoring

By Ashleigh Sargent One foot might not seem like a major difference – unless it’s on a basketball court. And unless it’s the three-point line you’re talking about. Last year, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel decided to move...[Read on]

Women and weights: Don’t hate on me because I’m strong

By Mariah Philips After an hour-long 6 a.m. lift, I can feel my hands shaking, residual adrenaline pumping through my veins. Sweat trickles down the side of my temple. My muscles are limp from exhaustion. But the most prominent thing I...[Read on]

Obama Bracket Challenge: Only guys got game? C’mon.

By Laura Pappano Sports are political. This year’s March Madness tournament has made that point even more clearly than usual as President Barack Obama’s campaign announced the “Obama Bracket Challenge:” Out pick the President...[Read on]

A little playground help: Why can’t girls and boys play together?

By Katie Culver Have you been to recess lately? It just so happens that I have. Recently, I volunteered for recess duty at my son’s school. (He’s in first grade.) There is plenty to say about recess – including that at many schools th...[Read on]

The SI swimsuit challenge: What’s a mom to do?

By Katie Culver There is not a lot of media coverage of female athletes, but when there is I like my daughter, who is five years old, to see it. I try to records as many women’s sporting events as I can for her to watch. Rece...[Read on]

The quiet problem: Less attention, poor schedules for women’s play

By Laura Pappano This is a year of Title IX anniversary celebrations – it became law in 1972 – but even as conferences are convened (I was part of a ter...[Read on]

WPS suspension: Is this WUSA redux?

By Laura Pappano On the heels of a compelling World Cup and on the eve of the 2012 Olympics, Women’s Professional Soccer announced today that they are suspending the 2012 season – with plans (maybe hopes?) to return to play in 2013. The ne...[Read on]

Would barring non-US citizens from US National Doubles Tourney kill the future women’s squash?

By Sarah Odell What does it mean to be the best? I pondered this recently while studying the lacquered hardwood board at the Greenwich Country Club listing past winners of the North American Open Doubles Tournament. How many winners – spanning...[Read on]

Cooking and co-ed sports: the Culinary Institute of America

By Ashleigh Sargent In between soufflé and sauce instruction, there’s time for athletics. Yes, they do more than cook at the Culinary Institute of America. Since 2004, they’ve played intercollegiate sports (though no ...[Read on]

Four thing we learned in 2011 (that are worth remembering in 2012)

By Laura Pappano Image: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images Image: Odd Anderse/AFP/Getty Images SOMETIMES YOU LOSE – AND IT’S OK. The Women’s World Cup championship game between the U.S. and Japan honored the rise and intensity of wo...[Read on]

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Today on the Women's Sports Calendar:

NCAA Tennis Championships May 17 - 28: Dan Magill Tennis Complex	NCAA Golf Championships May 22 - 25: Vanderbilt Legends Club
WNBA Games May 22: 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103-5019

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