by admin | Oct 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Pernille Blume, the surprise 2016 Olympic 50m freestyle champion from Denmark, retired from swimming at age 28. “It has been a long journey coming to my decision and it has been some somewhat an emotional ride,” was posted on Blume’s social media. “Although it is hard...
by admin | Oct 26, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are the first pair of American women to take two spots in the top four of the WTA rankings since Serena and Venus Williams 12 years ago. As of Monday, the singles rankings shows Pegula at No. 3 and Gauff at No. 4 — both are...
by admin | Oct 26, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Javelin thrower Kara Winger admits to succumbing to bouts of procrastination, but the nine-time U.S. national champion is adamant that it was not her intention for her final competitive season to become a display of “carpe diem” moments. “I’m a procrastinator – 100...
by admin | Oct 26, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
Jessica Berman, the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, understands that one key metric will drive success in every other area. “I think we know, all of us who have worked in the sports industry for decades: The rocket fuel behind the...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
Officials of bodybuilding’s two premier federations have been sexually exploiting female athletes for decades — pressuring them to pose for nude photographs, posting those photos to soft-core pornography sites, and, at times, manipulating contest results in favor of...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The United States Postal Service has announced a raft of new postage stamp designs that will be rolled out next year, including one that gets the seal of approval from the U.S. women’s national team as they prepare to retain their crown at the 2023 FIFA...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The eight-time all-star...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Saturday criticized television broadcasters who have offered “100 times less” to screen the Women’s World Cup compared to the men’s. Infantino was speaking in Auckland hours before the draw for next...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
National signing day is two and a half weeks away for women’s college basketball recruits in the 2023 class. Prospects are still making their rounds of official visits, cutting down their lists and making decisions. Currently, 84 players in the 2023 espnW 100...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Former No. 1-ranked player Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency and faces a possible four-year ban from tennis after failing a drug test during the US Open. The ITIA announced the suspension for Halep, a two-time...
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