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Advocates for DEI should also stand up for female athletes’ health
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Advocates for DEI should also stand up for female athletes’ health

After the University of Florida closed its diversity, equity and inclusion department, eliminating 13 positions and administrative appointments on March 4 (largely due to a law signed in 2023 by Gov. Ron DeSantis that banned state universities from spending money on DEI programs), Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, one of the Gators’ most...

For Jackson State’s Andriana Avent, NCAA tournament has been a long time coming
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For Jackson State’s Andriana Avent, NCAA tournament has been a long time coming

Jackson State University guard Andriana “AD” Avent and other members of the women’s basketball team were sitting in Johnny T’s Bistro & Blues in Jackson, Mississippi, on Selection Day, excited to be a part of the nationally televised broadcast. For some players Selection Day wasn’t a new experience, but Avent, who is in her first...

Grambling State rallies to win first NCAA tournament game, beating Montana State
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Grambling State rallies to win first NCAA tournament game, beating Montana State

DAYTON, Ohio — Jimel Cofer scored all 19 of his points in the second half and overtime and Grambling State rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Montana State 88-81 to earn its first NCAA tournament win in program history in the First Four on Wednesday night. The Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Tigers (21-14) advance...