Flag football is skyrocketing in popularity nationwide — and it's not just for the boys - CBS News
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Flag football will become an Olympic sport for both men and women by 2028.
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Flag football is skyrocketing in popularity nationwide — and it's not just for the boys - CBS News
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Flag football is skyrocketing in popularity nationwide — and it's not just for the boys - CBS News
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Flag football is skyrocketing in popularity nationwide — and it's not just for the boys - CBS News
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Flag football is skyrocketing in popularity nationwide — and it's not just for the boys - CBS News
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Flag football is skyrocketing in popularity nationwide — and it's not just for the boys - CBS News