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A Team Of Mostly Women Races To Make History At The Indianapolis 500

By NPR News May 21, 2021

Paretta Autosport crew members work on their car in pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during a practice session earlier this week. It could become the first majority-women team to qualify for the Indy 500. CREDIT: Doug Jaggers/WFYI

The 105th Indianapolis 500 is about to run — and this year's race could mark a first. Over the years, only nine women have driven in the marquee event. But this time, one of 35 teams competing to qualify is made up mostly of women, including the driver, owner and crew.Read More

Idaho Attorney General Says Proposed Transgender Athlete Ban Could Be Unconstitutional

By NWPB News February 25, 2020

The Idaho state flags hangs in the rotunda of the statehouse in Boise

The Idaho Attorney General’s office says a bill that would ban transgender women from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity could be “constitutionally problematic” and “likely vulnerable to a court challenge.”Read More

Idaho Rep., A Former Basketball Player And Coach, Seeks To Bar Transgender Girls In School Sports

By NWPB News February 13, 2020

Rep. Barbara Ehardt outlines her “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” designed to ban transgender women from participating in women’s sports. The House Education Committee introduced the bill Wednesday. CREDIT: Sami Edge/Idaho Education News

On Feb. 12, the Idaho House Education Committee gave its initial approval to a bill designed to keep transgender students from competing in girls’ sports. That means the bill could come back at a later date for a full hearing.Read More

U.S. Wins Women’s World Cup, Beating Netherlands 2-0 In Final

By NPR News July 7, 2019

Netherlands' Anouk Dekker, left, walks past as United States' Rose Lavelle, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France on Sunday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP

The U.S. Women's Soccer team is still the world's best after dominating the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup final and winning 2-0. Throughout the tournament, the U.S. brushed aside criticism, complaints of arrogance and calls for the team to tone down their goal celebrations. Read More

‘We Don’t Have Enough Women In Power,’ Says Notre Dame Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw

By NPR News April 7, 2019

Comments about sexism by head coach Muffet McGraw of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish went viral this week. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images

The Notre Dame head coach, who's heading to the championship game Sunday against Baylor, has said she won't hire male coaches. Read More