We have had occasional discussions on BCTS about sports and gender, as well as many great stories where sports play a role.

There is now a professional basketball league comprised of mixed-gender teams, the Mixed Gender Basketball Association (MGBA).

Here is a bit from it's web site:

Concept
In the Mixed Gender Basketball Association (MGBA), men and women play together on the same team against other teams composed of male and female round ballers in league and tournament competition wherein no more than three and no less than two players of either gender is on the court at the same time”‹.
Motto
Equal Pay For Equal Play For both male and female players.
Mission
MGBA Inc.’s Mission is to establish a professional basketball league and tournament, structured on principles of gender equity and fairness whereby by male and female athletes join together in team competition in the best interest of basketball
”‹Vision
MGBA’s Vision Statement is to be a global partner and world leader in developing mixed gender professional sports.

From: http://www.mgbainc.com/

Kris (not a basketball player, but interested in sports gender equality)