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Jul 2023
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Special episode: The growing pains of wo...

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This year's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia is the setting for a new generation of women at the top of their game. But issues remain. As the women's game grows, so does the risk of injury. In today’s special episode, we look at the disparities in pay and resources between genders, and how what TV networks are willing to pay doesn’t always match up. Pl ... Show More
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