by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Russian-born tennis player Natela Dzalamidze has changed her nationality to Georgian to avoid the ban Wimbledon imposed on all Russian players following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The doubles specialist, ranked No. 43 in the world, is now officially...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The OL Reign beat Angel City FC 1-0 on Saturday evening in NWSL action to move into a playoff position, but that was only one of the storylines to emerge from the match. In the 72nd minute, Reign winger Megan Rapinoe was sent off for a second yellow card, earned for...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The Chicago Sky have clinched the second and final spot in next month’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, where they will take on the WNBA-best Las Vegas Aces. The Sky secured their berth as the Eastern Conference representative with the Connecticut Sun’s...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce equaled her world-leading time of the year in winning the 100 meters in 10.67 seconds at the Diamond League meet in Paris on Saturday. She was unchallenged at Stade Charlety as she matched her time at the Kip...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Leadership, Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
Title IX, the federal legislation mandating equal opportunities for men’s and women’s participation in sports, turns 50 on June 23. The golden anniversary offers opportunities to recognize the advancements of women’s athletics, such as the pioneering collective...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Katie Ledecky reclaimed the 400m freestyle crown to open the world swimming championships, prevailing in the absence of rival Ariarne Titmus of Australia. Ledecky won in a championship record 3 minutes, 58.15 seconds, topping 15-year-old Canadian Summer McIntosh by...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Former Austrian tennis star Barbara Schett feels Serena Williams made the right move by deciding to play doubles in her first tournament back. On Tuesday, Williams revealed she plans to make her long-awaited return next week in Eastbourne. In Eastbourne, Wiliams plans...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon. Osaka’s name was included on the list of withdrawals Saturday, with a leg injury noted as the reason for her dropping out. Osaka had been playing through a left Achilles injury and had tape...
by admin | Jun 17, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
I’ve saved just about everything. Since my journey in sports began almost exactly in parallel with the passage of Title IX 50 years ago, my souvenir collection has grown: newspaper clippings; cards; photos; game credentials; speeches I gave as the first president of...
by admin | Jun 17, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
When Florida sophomore Talitha Diggs dashed across the finish line in 50.98 seconds on March 12 at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, she didn’t simply win the 400-meter title. She captured a piece of history. Thirty-nine years earlier, her...
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