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Thanks to Amelia Appel for her enthusiasm and persistence with this book, as well as Brent Taylor and all the other amazing folks at Triada US. So proud to be part of their team. Thank you to Christen Karniski, Jessica McCleary, Erinn Slanina, and everyone at Rowman & Littlefield for giving this book a home.

Part of my love for sports came from my parents, who are enthusiastic fans and participants. They were happy to cheer me and my siblings on in whatever sport we took up, as well as making possible marathon games of badminton in our backyard.

A marriage to someone who was completely uninterested in sports might have worked for me, but I doubt it. Luckily I found a person who was not only very interested in sports, but interested in the same ways. Jeff can always tell you how many managers of color there are in Major League Baseball in any given season, and will enthusiastically take up the argument for why women’s sports are just as good as men’s. His encyclopedic knowledge of sports and his excellent editing skills also come in handy. This book wouldn’t have happened without our countless conversations.

Finally, thank you to all the athletes and activists who continue to inspire me and make sports better for all of us.