True/Slant blogger Bob Cook feels conflicted about this video depicting a female high school hockey player striking back physically at two male players who tried to tag-team her.
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The picture at left is taken from the website for Florida State University's women's basketball team. While it looks seems inocuous enough, these glam shots have sparked a debate about the persistent problem of homophobia in women's sports. More »
Thoughtful articles by Ariel Levy and Judith Butler explore the larger issues of sex and gender behind Caster Semenya's story — and how the mishandling of the young athlete's "gender testing" has affected her life.
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In a reversal, the IAAF says it will not be releasing the results of Caster Semenya's gender tests. And, according to a statement by the South Africa sports ministry, Semenya will keep her medal and prize money.
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If you watched SportsCenter last night, you saw a highlight of some unsportswoman-like behavior by a women's soccer player. But as Zach Dundas wrote for True/Slant, this clip "probably constitutes the single longest SportsCenter segment on NCAA women's soccer."
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Citing a team sport heavy culture, the Obama administration is under fire for the lack of women at high profile games. Yesterday's New York Times cut straight to the point: "Does the White House feel like a frat house?"
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Girls In Sports Are Expected To Be Assertive, Not Violent
True/Slant blogger Bob Cook feels conflicted about this video depicting a female high school hockey player striking back physically at two male players who tried to tag-team her. More »The Tasmanian Devil
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According to a new study, football losses are correlated with spikes in domestic violence. So does sports disappointment cause abuse? More »Hot Shots: Basketball Team Photos Raise Questions Of Homophobia
The picture at left is taken from the website for Florida State University's women's basketball team. While it looks seems inocuous enough, these glam shots have sparked a debate about the persistent problem of homophobia in women's sports. More »Notes On A Scandal: The Future Of Intersexuality & Caster Semenya
Too Little, Too Late: Semenya's Gender Test Results Won't Be Made Public
In a reversal, the IAAF says it will not be releasing the results of Caster Semenya's gender tests. And, according to a statement by the South Africa sports ministry, Semenya will keep her medal and prize money. More »Match/Point
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More »Female Soccer Player's Bad Behavior Makes Headlines
If you watched SportsCenter last night, you saw a highlight of some unsportswoman-like behavior by a women's soccer player. But as Zach Dundas wrote for True/Slant, this clip "probably constitutes the single longest SportsCenter segment on NCAA women's soccer." More »Front Row Seats
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More »Is White House Sports Culture Detrimental To Women's Advancement?
Citing a team sport heavy culture, the Obama administration is under fire for the lack of women at high profile games. Yesterday's New York Times cut straight to the point: "Does the White House feel like a frat house?" More »Whither The WNBA?
Despite claims that the WNBA is gaining popularity, Slate's Josh Levin argues that the league is in big trouble. His solution: quit trying to court male fans. More »Catch Of The Day
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More »Gender-Test Trauma Affects Semenya's Schoolwork
Caster Semenya is apparently so traumatized by her very public gender testing and the leaking of results that she's not able to take her university exams. Luckily, the school is understanding, and she'll be able to take them later. [SMH]League Of Their Own
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The L.A. Dodgers are currently experimenting with a marketing program that aims to reach out to female fans by offering such fare as yoga nights and "Stitch N' Pitch" evenings at the ballpark. But is it really necessary? More »The City Of Motherly Love
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More »By Land Or By Sea: Women Take On Male-Dominated Tasks
Women are rising in two very different, two very macho arenas: Seafaring and hunting. More »