by admin | Mar 28, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Basketball legend Lisa Leslie told the “I am Athlete” podcast that she was told not to make a “big fuss” over Brittney Griner’s arrest by Russian authorities. “What we were told, and again this is all sort of passed along through hearsay, but what we were told was to...
by admin | Mar 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
When he was 31, Mick Jagger said that he would not be “caught dead” singing Satisfaction at 45. But almost half a century later, Jagger is still belting out the anthem at the age of 78, his youthful determination apparently long forgotten. The past, however, is a...
by admin | Mar 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
After Creighton pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the women’s NCAA Tournament by defeating player of the year candidate Caitlin Clark and No. 2 seed Iowa to advance to its first Sweet 16 in school history, the Bluejays were greeted by a FaceTime call as...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW
This is the first March Madness of the NIL era, meaning athletes can monetize their fame during one of the biggest sporting events of the year. State of play: Social media has been the most lucrative channel for athletes since the NIL era began in July, per marketing...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
As is the case with many elite level athletes, they work tirelessly away from sport to make the world a better place. Maya Moore’s story is an astounding one — full of passion, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice. In 2019, at the peak of her basketball career,...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
In addition to getting back on the court in 2022, Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is also taking on an important role outside the WNBA. Delle Donne was appointed to co-chair President Joe Biden’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. The White...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Five years ago, Mallory Pugh made American soccer history. Pugh, then 19, opted to leave UCLA after playing just three games to become a professional. The highly-touted teenager, who had already played for the United States national team in the 2016 Olympics, became...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW
World number one Ashleigh Barty’s sudden retirement has left a gaping hole in women’s tennis, already preparing for life without ageing superstar Serena Williams and with Naomi Osaka sliding down the rankings. But there are plenty of reasons for long-term...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Charlotte Kalla, who holds Sweden’s female record of nine Olympic medals, will retire from elite cross-country skiing after her national championships that began Thursday. Kalla, in a social media post, said she made the difficult decision over the last month. Read...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Rachel Balkovec, hired by the New York Yankees as the first woman to manage a minor league affiliate of a Major League Baseball team, was hit in the face by a batted ball during a drill and will be sidelined for up to a week. Balkovec was struck Tuesday. She will not...
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