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ACL tears keep sidelining women’s basketball stars. What’s going on?

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JuJu Watkins, a top college basketball player, is sidelined with an ACL tear, highlighting the prevalence of such injuries among female athletes. Studies show women are more prone to ACL injuries because of physiological factors. Experts advocate for better training and resources to prevent these injuries, but women’s sports often lack adequate support compared to men’s leagues.

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