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Commentary: Women’s sports deserve an even brighter spotlight

Fall may be the most exciting season in American sports. The Texas Rangers won their first World Series in franchise history, and the NFL, college football, NBA, and NHL are back in full swing. But did you know that the Las Vegas Aces became the first WNBA team in 21 years to win back-to-back titles last month, or that this year’s thrilling National Women’s Soccer League Championship capped off the careers of all-time greats Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger?

As an avid sports fan, I find think it’s unfortunate that more people don’t fully appreciate the excitement now surrounding women’s sports. And this is not just because I think female athletes deserve more coverage, but also because women’s sports have never been more exhilarating, more groundbreaking, and more culturally defining. And many fans, and would-be fans, are missing out. Read More

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