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Megan Rapinoe calls out Sports Illustrated; Rick Strom breaks it down.
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Former tennis star Bobby Riggs bragged that he could beat any female tennis player. In 1973, he met his match when he faced top-ranked Billie Jean King in a televised event dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes.”
Sarah Du shares ideas on how gender equality in sports can drive equality off the court. Drawing on examples from the US and China, in both amateur and professional outlets, Sarah challenges us to think more intentionally about sports programs and participation.