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WNBA DUO IGNITES CONVERSATION WITH PERIOD RED STATEMENT

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WNBA players Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman are using the basketball court as their stage to spark an important cultural conversation. Known together as the Stud Budz, the pair debuted bold "period red" hairstyles during a September game between their team, the Minnesota Lynx, and the Indiana Fever. The change was more than a fashion choice. It was a statement made in partnership with U by Kotex, aiming to challenge taboos around menstruation and empower women to continue thriving in sports despite it.

MICAH PARSONS TRADED TO THE GREEN BAY PACKERS

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Micah Parsons is headed to the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade on Thursday, leaving the Dallas Cowboys following a lengthy contract dispute.

ANGEL REESE APOLOGIZES AFTER SUGGESTING SHE MIGHT LEAVE THE CHICAGO SKY IF TEAM PERFORMANCE DOESN'T IMPROVE

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Angel Reese has issued an apology to her Chicago Sky teammates after comments she made about the roster drew criticism. Following the Sky's win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the 23-year-old forward addressed remarks published by the Chicago Tribune that suggested she questioned her teammates' ability to win and hinted she might leave the team if things did not improve.

LEWIS HAMILTON LOOKING TO REDISCOVER ENJOYMENT AFTER DIFFICULT START AT FERRARI

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Lewis Hamilton says he wants to put the fun factor back in his Formula 1 career after a difficult start to his career at Ferrari. The seven-times world champion cut a disconsolate figure at the last race before the August break, the Hungarian Grand Prix, when he branded himself "absolutely useless" after a dismal qualifying while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole.

COCO GAUFF OPENS UP ABOUT ‘BREAKING DOWN’ FOLLOWING US OPEN DEFEAT TO NAOMI OSAKA

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Coco Gauff is reflecting on what she can learn from a difficult US Open exit. The 21-year-old tennis star opened up after her fourth-round loss to Naomi Osaka on Monday, Sept. 1, acknowledging both her disappointment and the progress she made during the tournament.

NFL STAR TRAVIS HUNTER WELCOMES BABY BOY

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Travis Hunter, one of the rising stars of the NFL, has begun a new chapter in his life off the field. The 22-year-old athlete and his wife, Leanna Lenee, announced through a heartfelt YouTube vlog that they recently welcomed their first child, a baby boy, just months after their wedding.