Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Let's not take it for granted.

We know having women and girls in sports has produced amazing benefits across the board in society since Title IX passed in 1972. But our progress may be threatened.

The humor was dark, but in a weird way, appreciated by me.

One of my Michigan State students wished me a Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day - which is today - two days in advance. The kicker of her joke was we nee…