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Meet the breeder who sold the Kentucky Derby winner for $1,000. And is thrilled

by admin | May 5, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Gail Rice had a goal. “I always said I wanted to sell a million-dollar horse,” she said. “And I did, for a $1,000.” And with that, the 59-year-old self-described “backyard breeder” from Ocala, Fla., let out one of the most glorious and joyful laughs you have ever...

Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird feels ‘great’ as she prepares for 18th WNBA season

by admin | May 4, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird, who is getting ready for her 18th WNBA season, said Monday she feels “great” and isn’t bothered by the knee injury that caused her to miss 11 of 22 regular-season games last year. Bird, who turned 40 in October, is...

Paula Badosa: The new Maria Sharapova who is shocking the world at the Madrid Open

by admin | May 4, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Born in New York, Badosa was raised in Barcelona and identifies as Spanish. Her idol growing up was Maria Sharapova and many have been quick to point out the similarities between the two in terms of play Both are aggressive from the baseline, while Badosa also has an...

Fashion Forward: Naomi Osaka to co-chair Met Gala

by admin | May 4, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Naomi Osaka will serve as co-chair for the return of the Met Gala, which returns Sept. 13 – the Monday after the US Open final – after a year’s hiatus. Formally known as the Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Met...

Sofia Kenin is first U.S. tennis player to meet Olympic qualifying criteria

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Sofia Kenin became the first American tennis player to mathematically clinch a Tokyo Olympic spot, more than a month before the fields are determined via world rankings. Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, is ranked fourth in the world and highest among...

Kerri Walsh Jennings closer to 6th Olympics, but qualifying may come down to finale

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Kerri Walsh Jennings is in position to reach a sixth Olympics at age 42, but it will likely come down to the last qualifying tournament. In back-to-back-to-back events in Cancun, Mexico, Walsh Jennings and new partner Brooke Sweat retained a lead in the race for...

Chelsea joins Barcelona as UEFA Women’s Champions League will see first-time winner

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

We’re two weeks away from a first-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winner after Barcelona and Chelsea collected thrilling wins in semifinal second legs on Sunday. Chelsea is just the second English team to reach the final, joining 2006-07 champions Arsenal, while...

Seattle Storm WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart announces engagement to Phoenix Mercury’s Marta Xargay

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Seattle Storm forward and reigning WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart announced her engagement to  Phoenix Mercury guard Marta Xargay in a social media post on Sunday. “Did a thing. Another ring. She said YES,” Stewart  captioned photos of...

South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim becomes latest top-ranked player to end LPGA winless streak

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Hyo Joo Kim wore a full-face mask all week at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, not because of COVID concerns but due to a severe sun allergy. Kim’s hat and sunglasses covered the rest of her face, giving her the appearance of a beekeeper heading to work. The...

Baylor center Hannah Gusters plans to follow Kim Mulkey to LSU as transfer

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

New LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has persuaded one of her top former Baylor recruits to follow her move to the Lady Tigers. Hannah Gusters, a 6-foot-5 former McDonald’s All American who was among the top-rated high school centers in the nation...
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