Deborah L. Brake (Pittsburgh): The Struggle for Sex Equality in Sport and the Theory behind Title IX. An interview with Eileen McDonagh and Laura Pappano, authors of Playing With the Boys: Why Separate Is Not Equal in Sports. A review of Only a Game by Bill Littlefield. YouBet: The wonders and dangers of online sports wagering. From PopMatters, an article on the new American gladiators and the rise of Mixed Martial Arts: Initially seen as little more than back alley brawlers scrapping for beer money, MMA has found sporting legitimacy in meteoric fashion – this kind of fighting offers a truly global and democratic way to kick someone's ass. Birthday suits and 15 seconds of infamy: Whether jeered or cheered, streakers are still the best entertainment available during a boring game.
