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‘An Absolutely Unimaginable Situation.’ WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Addresses Brittney Griner Arrest

by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Tip-off for the 2022 season came with great anticipation. But it’s been overshadowed by trepidation. In February Brittney Griner, a seven-time WNBA All-Star with the Phoenix Mercury—and a two-time Olympic gold medalist—was arrested at a Moscow-area airport, for...

WNBA star reveals she learned to walk again after secret spinal tumor

by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Diamond DeShields made her first WNBA All-Star game in just her second season in the league. Six months later, she found herself on an operating room table. And the day after that, the ridiculously athletic wing with seemingly unlimited upside was faced with the...

‘I am smart, I am beautiful, I am loved’: Olympian Natasha Hastings prioritizes mental health

by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Natasha Hastings wakes up 30 minutes before her toddler in the mornings, says a prayer and recites “I am” affirmations to show up as her best self daily. “I am smart, I am beautiful, I am loved.” Read More

How Women’s Sports Media, Athletes Try to Engage More Fans

by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Everything’s a blur for Atlanta Dream veteran Monique Billings. The WNBA’s 2022 season is nearing, and after a grueling schedule of two-a-day practices, adjusting to a new coach, and “mama bear”-ing a host of star rookies, the forward is taking a breather to get her...

‘I Did Pass Her Occasionally’ – Chris Evert Goes Into Defense Mode While Reminiscing Martina Navratilova’s God-Level Volley Skills

by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Rivalries go a long way in defining a sport. It is what the fans long for while watching any sport. Over the years, there have been many notable rivalries in tennis. Amongst them was the keenly fought battle between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Read More

World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Parveen, Manisha register victories

by admin | May 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Parveen (63kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the second and third rounds of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul after clinching impressive wins in their respective bouts on Wednesday. Zareen outpunched...

Iga Swiatek extends winning streak to 25 by defeating Victoria Azarenka at Italian Open

by admin | May 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was tested before pulling out a 6-4, 6-1 victory over former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Thursday and extend her winning streak to 25 matches. Azarenka took a 3-0 lead before Swiatek won five straight games...

Destanni Henderson puts draft-night expectations in rearview mirror as part of Fever’s new-look lineup

by admin | May 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Ahead of the 2022 WNBA Draft, 10 top prospects were invited to New York to attend the event in-person. And as the second round of the draft was nearly over, only one of those 10 – Destanni Henderson – hadn’t yet heard her name called. Henderson, who was just over a...

Lynx Announce Buyout of Angel McCoughtry, Six-Time All-WNBA Wing

by admin | May 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Veteran wing Angel McCoughtry is headed for free agency after agreeing to a buyout with the Lynx, the team announced Thursday. McCoughtry, 35, appeared in Minnesota’s last two games after missing the season opener on May 6; she recorded a combined 12 points and six...

See DiDi Richards and Her Liberty Teammates React to Her SI Swimsuit Announcement

by admin | May 12, 2022 | Representation, SEW

New York Liberty guard DiDi Richards is one of five WNBA players featured in the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. At practice on Monday, the news was shared with her team. Check out the joyful reaction which was posted on the Liberty’s Instagram account. Read...
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