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WNBA, Nike pull WWII-inspired jerseys honoring women empowerment after learning about controversial past

by admin | Apr 18, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The WNBA and Nike announced Friday that it would be pulling the Dallas Wings’ newly unveiled special edition jerseys meant to honor female empowerment after learning the historic group which inspired its design excluded Black women.  The league, along with Nike...

Chelsea Dungee Was Ready for Her W.N.B.A. (and Yacht?) Moment

by admin | Apr 18, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Chelsea Dungee was flying on Thursday, the day of the W.N.B.A. draft. She wasn’t on the court, where the ambidextrous guard is used to getting airtime on both sides of the basket. She was getting on a plane, returning to Fayetteville, Ark. She was also euphoric. “I...

April 12 – April 18, Highlights and Lowlights

by admin | Apr 18, 2021 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

? This week our highlight goes to pitcher Hope Trautwein of the University of North Texas who pitched a perfect game in softball. ? This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week to the Houston security guard who racially profiled NWSL soccer star Sarah...

WNBA draft 2021 grades: Dallas Wings draft Charli Collier, score highest marks

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The 2021 WNBA draft might be best remembered for three things: a potential dynamic duo for the Dallas Wings with 1-2 picks Charli Collier and Awak Kuier, teams betting on young international talent, and Indiana throwing some unexpected curveballs that will prove to be...

TV Channel Slammed for Cutting Away From Female Ref’s Legs in Soccer Game

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Soccer fans were shocked when during a weekend game state television broadcasters allegedly “censored” the program by cutting away every time the female referee’s bare legs were caught on camera. Iranian viewers of Sunday’s London match...

Mikaela Shiffrin on father’s death, changing perspective and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Mikaela Shiffrin was struggling to get going when the rest of the world stopped. For her family, 2020 was the worst of years even before the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March. A month prior, Shiffrin’s beloved father, Jeff, had died after an accident at...

GB coach Anne Keothavong ready for ‘must-win’ Billie Jean King Cup play-off

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Anne Keothavong, the captain of Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup team, believes her players face a “must-win tie” against Mexico in this weekend’s play-offs as they attempt to remain in the top tier for another year. The tie, which takes place on indoor hard...

Annika Sorenstam To Return To Action At Scandinavian Mixed Event

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Annika Sorenstam, arguably the greatest female golfer of all time, has announced that she will tee it up on home soil alongside fellow Swede and tournament host Henrik Stenson at the Scandinavian Mixed event. The innovative tournament, which will see 78 men and 78...

Lynnzee Brown’s incredible path to the 2021 NCAA gymnastics championships

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

It felt like a dream. After years of questioning her abilities and if she even belonged in the sport, everything went right for Lynnzee Brown at the 2019 NCAA championships. She led the University of Denver to its first team final appearance and tied for first place...

Golfer Jessica Korda Yells ‘Kobe!’ After Scoring Eagle with Amazing Shot at Lotte Championship

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Jessica Korda only needed a single word to celebrate an amazing shot at the 2021 Lotte Championship in Hawaii this week.  The 28-year-old LPGA golfer “dunked” her third shot on the 17th hole of the tournament on Wednesday, scoring an eagle. Read...
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