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How the NFL Risks the Health of Cheerleaders, Its Hardest Working, Lowest Paid Women

by admin | Feb 8, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW

In the business of NFL cheerleading, where many women are underpaid and often undervalued as second-class members of their organizations, the bare minimum is the maximum effort. Read more here.

These Women Were N.F.L. ‘Firsts.’ They’re Eager for Company

by admin | Feb 5, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Two women will coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in this year’s Super Bowl, a milestone in the N.F.L.’s gender diversity efforts. Women in football hope their presence quickly stops being noteworthy. Read in Full.

Brenda Frese pulls even with Chris Weller atop Terps’ all-time wins list

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

The number sounded ridiculous when Brenda Frese was hired to take over the Maryland women’s basketball program as a wide-eyed 31-year-old. Really, 499 wins? Nineteen years later, Frese reached that milestone, matching Chris Weller, who was at the helm for 27 seasons,...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ female coaches speak out about making history at Super Bowl

by admin | Feb 4, 2021 | Representation, SEW

When it comes to making history at the Super Bowl, when Tom Brady will go for his seventh title, both Locust and Javadifar said they plan to just focus on doing their jobs, like every other coach on the field. Read in Full

‘This Kid’s Special’: Candace Parker Owned L.A. From Day 1

by admin | Feb 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Parker, long the face of the Los Angeles Sparks, opened her W.N.B.A. career with a statement game. Its message has held up for 13 seasons and counting: She deserved the hype. Read in Full

Mickey Callaway, Angels pitching coach, accused of sexually inappropriate behavior

by admin | Feb 3, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW

The Los Angeles Angels suspended pitching coach Mickey Callaway on Tuesday following a report by The Athletic alleging Callaway sent inappropriate pictures and unprompted texts to at least five female reporters over a span of at least five years. Read in...

Two female referees to officiate same game for first time in NBA history

by admin | Feb 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The NBA will be making history on Monday night as it will mark the first time that two female referees will officiate the same game. Natalie Sago and Jenna Schroeder will be part of the officiating crew in the contest between the Charlotte...

Tennis star Naomi Osaka invests in NC Courage soccer club

by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Leadership, SEW

Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has invested in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, citing a desire to support women as role models and leaders. Osaka is the first investor in the Courage since Steve Malik acquired the...

A Washington Coach Reaches a First for Black Women in the N.F.L.

by admin | Jan 27, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Washington promoted Jennifer King to assistant running backs coach, making her the first Black woman with a full-time N.F.L. coaching job, amid increasing scrutiny on the diversity of the league’s hiring. Read in full at the NY Times.

Baseball’s Harassment Issues Extend Far Beyond Jared Porter

by admin | Jan 21, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW

Women around the game endure indignities their male colleagues rarely even consider. Porter’s abhorrent treatment of a reporter is just the latest example. Read the full story at the NY Times.
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