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40 Years Of Athletic Support: Happy Anniversary To The Sports Bra

Brandi Chastain celebrates after scoring the winning goal of the 1999 World Cup. Hector Mata/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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40 Years Of Athletic Support: Happy Anniversary To The Sports Bra

Vermont Public

Here's a more intimate milestone in women's sports: In 1977, three women sewed two jockstraps together, and the first modern sports bra was born.

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Wednesday

University Of Tennessee Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit

University of Tennessee coaches, including had football coach Butch Jones (second from left) hold a news conference in February. A federal lawsuit accused Tennessee of violating federal regulations and creating "a hostile sexual environment." Patrick Murphy-Racey/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

University Of Tennessee Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The school has settled for nearly $2.5 million with eight plaintiffs who said athlete perpetrators and their teammates actively discouraged women from bringing rape charges.

Thursday

Education

School Board Approves Controversial Deal In Transgender Student Case

An Illinois school district came to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education and voted to allow a transgender student, born a male, access to the girls' locker room.

School Board Approves Controversial Deal In Transgender Student Case

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