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Benching the Patriarchy

Fifty years ago, Title IX banned discrimination based on sex in educational institutions. College sports had to change. Host and former NPR correspondent Emily Harris presents the story of coach Jody Runge, who drove that change in the women's basketball team at the University of Oregon, which is a powerhouse today.

Published by NPR Up First

Lost But Not Forgotten

Benching the Patriarchy

Bev Smith, a two-time All-American, was so successful the University of Oregon retired her number 24, in 1982. Now that number is on another player’s uniform, forward Ruthy Hebard.

Published by NPR Member Station KLCC

Ultimate Fugitive

Queens of Weak Sauce

This is a story about an Ultimate player trying to outrun his past.

When he stopped running, he was in Eugene, OR. Where for the next four years he hid in plain sight.

Published by NPR Member Stations KLCC | OPB | SPR

Queens of Weak Sauce

Join three middle-aged women as they learn how to ride vertical and take one of the biggest trust falls of their lives.

Published by ME