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Amid protests, Penn swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win Division I national championship

by admin | Mar 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Lia Thomas is a national champion. Thomas, who is a transgender woman, touched the wall in 4 minutes, 33.24 seconds in the 500-yard freestyle on Thursday night to become the first known transgender athlete to win a Division I national championship in any sport. Read...

When are Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark eligible for WNBA Draft? UConn, Iowa stars can’t go pro just yet

by admin | Mar 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

If Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark had been operating under NBA’s rules, they wouldn’t be playing in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The UConn and Iowa stars both made an immediate impact as freshmen, posting incredible stats and making deep tournament...

Caitlin Clark Is College Basketball’s Box-Office Draw

by admin | Mar 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

With nearly three minutes to play in the fourth quarter and Iowa trailing by 13  in a Feb. 6 Big Ten clash against Michigan, Hawkeyes star guard Caitlin Clark secured an inbounds pass. Inside the Crisler Center, Wolverine fans were split with emotion. Some were...

U.S. officials say Russian authorities won’t let them see Brittney Griner

by admin | Mar 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

U.S. officials have not seen American basketball star Brittney Griner since she was arrested in Moscow last month on drug charges because Russian authorities have repeatedly denied their requests, a State Department spokesperson told Axios Thursday night. Driving the...

U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu, father targeted in Chinese spy case

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW

U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father, Arthur Liu — a former political refugee — were among those targeted in a spying operation that the Justice Department alleges was ordered by the Chinese government, the elder Liu said late Wednesday....

Indian Wells: Insane Iga Swiatek stats prove she is title favourite

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Iga Swiatek has been in exceptional form so far in 2022 and insane new statistics released by the WTA back up the assertion that she is favourite for the Indian Wells title this year. The Polish star faced Madison Keys in the quarter-finals in California on Thursday...

In the NCAA women’s tournament, Madness reigns, but upsets are the exception

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW

While the NCAA women’s basketball tournament has in recent years featured spellbinding stars, thrilling Final Four games and worthy national champions, it hasn’t produced the same surprises that help make the early rounds of the men’s tournament so frenzied. With top...

What can we learn from Tsais’ willingness to pay big fines to support players in both WNBA and NBA?

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

What can we learn from Joe and Clara Wu Tsai’s willingness to do battle with the WNBAover player amenities and the city over Kyrie Irving’s status? That he’s willing to challenge the status quo or that he is as big a supporter of player empowerment as there is among...

WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper-Dyke retires as Texas Southern women’s basketball coach

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Texas Southern announced Thursday that women’s basketball coach and WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper-Dyke has retired. “Coach Cooper-Dyke has had a tremendous impact on TSU women’s basketball since her arrival and moved the program to new heights,”...

Mikaela Shiffrin races away from rival Petra Vlhova, wins overall World Cup title

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Mikaela Shiffrin won skiing’s overall World Cup title for the fourth time Thursday, fueled by speed races that turned her expected duel with Petra Vlhová into a runaway success. Shiffrin finished second in the super-G at the World Cup finals — one day...
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