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Introduction In 1973, Billie Jean King stepped onto the court in Houston, Texas, to face Bobby Riggs in what would become one of the most famous tennis matches in history. Known as the “Battle of the Sexes,” the event was about far more than tennis. It became a cultural milestone, symbolizing a broader struggle for gender equality in the United States. Riggs, a former Wimbledon champion, publicly claimed that women were inherently inferior athletes and could not compete with

Since the beginning of professional male sports, there have been girlfriends and wives of said professional male athletes. The stereotypical idea of a “nobody” woman dating or marrying a professional athlete, using their money and fame for their own benefit. That’s nothing new. However, these WAGs  (Wives & Girlfriends of professional athletes) have evolved from mere companions on the sideline to capturing the media’s attention as public figures who are more than just money-s

While other college sports are scrambling to 'fix' their postseason formats, college basketball already has the perfect formula for the sport. Unlike other postseason systems, where only a handful of teams have a realistic shot at glory, March Madness embraces the chaos.  Take college football, for instance. Its new expansion to 12 teams, to somewhat mimic March Madness, might sound more inclusive, but let’s be honest, these teams are still the top programs that dominate year

Playing and coaching the game of basketball was a no-brainer for Maria Williamson. As I sit across from my new head coach in her new office here at Trinity College, I begin to unpack that to her, this game is way more than just putting an orange ball into an orange circle. And the shift we’ve seen and experienced as a society surrounding the women’s game, Williamson has been at the forefront of in multiple capacities as a player, coach, and lifelong fan.  Coach Williamson gre