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U.S. Soccer: Cindy Parlow Cone is your winner
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The GIST: In a closely fought election, former USWNT player Cindy Parlow Cone was reelected as U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) president. She won 52.9% of the weighted vote over Carlos Cordeiro. If that margin seems tight, that’s because it is — it’s the closest margin of victory in federation history.
March 07, 2022
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NCAA: (Some) closing of the gender gap
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The GIST: On Friday, in an effort to clean up its act balance the scales, the NCAA publicly outlined its updates to the women’s basketball tournament. The changes are in light of last year’s showcase of sexism which prompted the organization to undergo a gender equity review.
March 07, 2022
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Paralympics: Snowing medals
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The GIST: After earning each color of medal on day one, Team Canada’s momentum is only building at the Beijing Paralympics.
March 07, 2022
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hits the WNBA
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The GIST: Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner — who plays abroad with Russia’s UMMC Ekaterinburg during the WNBA offseason — has been detained in the country after customs officials reportedly found vape cartridges in her luggage. Terrifying.
March 07, 2022
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Queen of the court
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March 06, 2022
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European soccer: The oligarchs are in trouble
March 04, 2022
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WTA: Making bank
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March 04, 2022
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Hockey: Battle on the boards
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March 04, 2022
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Paralympics preview: Major storylines
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March 03, 2022
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Paralympics preview: The sports
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March 03, 2022
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Paralympics preview: The basics
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March 03, 2022
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Russia: Sports sanctions intensify
March 02, 2022
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