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Thirty years after it was written, Title IX remains one of the biggest hot-button issues in sports. The statute currently faces another in a long line of legal challenges. As Greg Garber reports, the law that is supposed to give women equal opportunities in sports is difficult to enforce and is always open to interpretation.
Chat transcripts: Mike Moyer, Wrestling Coaches Assn. | Neena Chaudhry, National Women's Law Center
Sound off on the Title IX debate | Classic Women's Sports Day
ESPN's town meeting | Women and Sports Weekend
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Chat: Title IX Roundtable
Bill Curry, Geno Auriemma, Nancy Hogshead and Jessica Gavora will take your Title IX questions starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 22.
Government defends Title IX in lawsuit debate
The Bush administration defended a 30-year-old federal law that has greatly expanded women's athletic programs, arguing Wednesday that a lawsuit by male college coaches and athletes should be thrown out.
Garber: Title IX could be under attack
There's a growing trepidation among Title IX supporters that the 30-year old law could be in for its biggest fight.
McKendry: Thank you, Billie Jean
A meeting with childhood idol Billie Jean King left Page 2's Chris McKendry inspired and motivated to help future generations of women.
McKendry: King-sized argument over athletics
Page 2's Chris McKendry answers readers' responses to her column about women's sports trail blazer Billie Jean King.
Chat with Mike Moyer
The National Wrestling Coaches Association Executive Director l will take your Title IX questions in chat on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET.
Chat wrap: Neena Chaudhry
The National Women's Law Center senior counsel chatted about the current attacks on Title IX and it's importance in collegiate athletics.
Billie Jean won for all women
Billie Jean King won six Wimbledon singles championships and was at the forefront of the women's movement for equality.
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Tennis: Brittannic Asset Mgmt
Friday, June 21, 1 p.m.
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LPGA: Wegman's Rochester
Friday, June 21, 5 p.m.
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WNBA: Liberty vs. Rockers
Friday, June 21, 8 p.m.
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Women's boxing: Friday Night Fights
Friday, June 21, 10 p.m.
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