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Real-life quidditch, inspired by the magical game in "Harry Potter," is changing its name, citing author J.K. Rowling's "anti-trans positions in recent years." US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch announced in a joint news release Wednesday that they will conduct a series of surveys over the next few months to decide on a new name for the sport, which resembles soccer and field hockey, but as a contact sport with broomsticks. “For the last year or so, both leagues have been quietly collecting research to prepare for the move and been in extensive discussions with each other and trademark lawyers...

It's part rugby, part dodgeball and part fantasy. But as Harry Potter's magical, fictional game of Quidditch takes off as a real sport, it's only part fun and games. Quidditch, the brainchild of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, has taken flight in hundreds of colleges and high schools in America. It's given birth to an international organization and it's even inspired a competitive World Cup, which is being played in the heart of Manhattan this week.

Why is there a 'q' after my freep name? Anybody help here? Golly geez.