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FSU Glams Up Hoops Stars, Sparks Uproar

Marketing Florida State players smacks of homophobia

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 24, 2009 3:06 AM CST | Updated Nov 24, 2009 4:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Female basketball stars' three-pointers, hook shots, muscles, and agility don't score with Florida State University officials. They've also got to look good in the slinky gowns they had to don for the team's website. Now women are crying foul. Each member of the team, some...   Read full story »

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