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Recent Grad Revealed as First Female ‘Sebastian the Ibis’ Mascot at UM in 40+ Years

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

One recent University of Miami graduate has revealed a secret she had to keep for three years – and one that helped her break barriers in the process. During recent graduation ceremonies, Madison Clinger revealed that she had been the school’s mascot, Sebastian...

Las Vegas Aces win 7th straight under Becky Hammon, best 10-game start in team history

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jackie Young scored 21 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 89-81 on Tuesday night in a battle of the top teams in each WNBA conference. Under head coach Becky Hammon, Las Vegas (9-1) won its seventh...

Cliff diver Eleanor Smart wants to clean the world’s beaches while pushing her sport to the Olympic Games

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

When professional cliff diver Eleanor Smart got her foot tangled in a plastic bag after diving into the seemingly pristine waters around Greece, it hit home that something was wrong. The American, who is taking part in the new season of Red Bull’s cliff diving...

Elena Delle Donne’s impact is deeper than we realized

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Since she was traded to the team in 2017, Elena Delle Donne has been the franchise centerpiece of the Washington Mystics, leading the team to deep playoff runs in every season she’s played in. She has missed some time this season due to rest and personal reasons, but...

Here are the college players competing in the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The 2022 U.S. Women’s Open will feature more than 15 current college golfers, including some of the very best players in the country, who contended for — or in one case, won — the 2022 NCAA DI Women’s Golf Championships. This year’s U.S....

Suicides among college athletes have grieving parents and students calling for NCAA action

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Since 22-year-old soccer player Katie Meyer died by suicide in her Stanford University dorm room on March 1, her parents have experienced grief in tidal waves. Steve Meyer said he and his wife, Gina, cry every day, and they don’t know when the tears will come....

Why 7 schools can win the 2022 DI women’s outdoor track and field championship — and how they can do it

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The Division I women’s outdoor track and field championships are rapidly approaching and multiple teams have their eyes set on the national title. Here’s a look at the top teams in the country — based on the latest USTFCCCA rankings— and why each could...

Iga Swiatek wins 33rd match in a row, reaches semifinals at French Open

by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Iga Swiatek benefited from the chair umpire’s no-call on a double bounce that gave her a key first-set service break during a match-altering five-game run and the French Open’s No. 1 seed moved into the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica...

Under-20 Women’s World Cup to be first competition with all-women refereeing teams

by admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Representation, SEW

FIFA has appointed a team of 54 all-female officials to this year’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica, the first time it has done so for one of its tournaments. Thirteen women referees, 27 women assistant referees and 14 video match officials will...

These Women Are Setting a New Standard for College Athletes

by admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Representation, SEW

When it became law in 1972, Title IX gave millions of female athletes new opportunities to play. For a generation that grew up with those opportunities as a given, the focus has shifted: the goal now is to perform, not merely participate. This spring, these top...
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