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Jen Pawol Makes History as First Female MLB Umpire

Jen Pawol made history on Saturday as the first female umpire in a Major League Baseball regular-season game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, receiving a warm welcome from players, fans, and the commissioner, and displaying confidence and skill during the game.

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Gender Equality
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Science Revolutionizes Women's Sports: Addressing Breasts, Periods, and Injuries

New research explores how breast movement, menstrual cycles, and ACL injury risk uniquely affect women in sports, highlighting the need for specialized support, period planning, and strength training to improve performance and participation.

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Camogie Skort Rule Sparks Sexism Debate, Vote Scheduled

The Camogie Association is holding a Special Congress on May 22 to decide if players can choose between wearing shorts or skorts, following player protests citing discomfort and sexism; a recent survey indicated 70% of players experienced discomfort, and 83% desired a choice.

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Gender Equality
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South Carolina Advances to NCAA Championship Game Against UConn

South Carolina defeated Texas 74-57 in the NCAA women's basketball Final Four, securing their place in the championship game against UConn, a team that set a record with their Final Four victory over UCLA (85-51), creating anticipation for a high-stakes rematch.

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Gender Equality
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Title IX Interpretation on Transgender Women in Sports

A federal judge blocked the Biden administration's Title IX interpretation allowing transgender women in women's sports, following a lawsuit by a former middle school track athlete who faced displacement and harassment from a transgender competitor; the ruling restores states' rights to protect wome...

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Gender Equality
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Gender Pay Gap in Professional Sports: Female Athletes' Earnings Still Lag Behind

The 20 highest-paid female athletes earned over $258 million in 2024, led by Coco Gauff's $34.4 million, but this pales compared to male athletes' earnings, highlighting the gender pay gap in professional sports.

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MLB Umpire Jen Pawol Makes History

Jen Pawol made history on Saturday as the first woman to umpire an MLB regular season game in Atlanta, working first base during the Braves-Marlins doubleheader and receiving widespread praise for her performance and the historic nature of the event.

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Gender Equality
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Collier's Record-Setting MVP Performance Highlights WNBA's Salary Dispute

The WNBA All-Star Game saw Team Collier defeat Team Clark 151-131, with Napheesa Collier earning MVP honors and a record 36 points; the game was marked by player protests demanding higher salaries ahead of the October 31st CBA expiration.

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Gender Equality
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Pieterse Wins La Flèche Wallonne with Unexpectedly Patient Strategy

Puck Pieterse won the La Flèche Wallonne women's cycling classic on Wednesday, employing a patient strategy of waiting until the final 150 meters of the Mur de Huy climb before attacking, securing her second professional victory and surprising even herself.

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NCAA Women's Tournament First Round: Upsets and Strong Performances

The first round of the NCAA Women's Tournament saw Kansas State defeat Fairfield 85-41 with Ayoka Lee's return, Indiana edge Utah 76-68 due to a strong third quarter, Kentucky narrowly beat Liberty 79-78 thanks to Georgia Amoore's impressive performance, and Michigan overcome Iowa State 80-74 by adj...

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Gender Equality
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Nevada Volleyball Team Forfeits Match Over Transgender Athlete Participation

The University of Nevada, Reno women's volleyball team forfeited a match against San Jose State in October 2024 due to concerns about a transgender woman player's perceived unfair competitive advantage and safety risks, sparking a national debate and legal challenges regarding transgender participat...

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Gender Equality

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