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Eagles hire ridiculously qualified Muslim woman as a scout — Eagles fans predictably react horribly

by admin | May 31, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The Philadelphia Eagles announced several hires yesterday on Twitter, including the addition of one Ameena Soliman as a scout. Read More

I’m a lifelong competitive athlete and a mom: Transgender athletes aren’t a threat to women’s sports

by admin | May 31, 2021 | Representation, SEW

I can still feel the rough spots of asphalt underneath me, balanced on one knee, fingertips on the ground.  I remained as still as possible, razor focused, ready to sprint.  I was at the net, my gaze set on that white band at the top, not daring to look to...

WNBA early-season injuries sign of necessary preseason adjustments

by admin | May 28, 2021 | Representation, SEW, Uncategorized

WNBA players are dropping like flies. More than a dozen top players are sidelined with injuries just a few weeks into the league’s highly-anticipated 2021 season. From rookies to key role players and former MVPs, stars across the WNBA’s 12 teams are set to...

Yale AD Vicky Chun, spurred by rise in anti-Asian violence, leads push for AAPI representation

by admin | May 28, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

As attacks on Asian Americans escalated throughout the coronavirus pandemic, each new case triggered painful memories for pioneering Yale athletic director Vicky Chun, culminating in shootings at Atlanta-area spas that killed eight, including six...

Liz Cambage and the perverse need to cut powerful women down to size

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Representation, SEW

hink, first, of a person you dislike – or even despise, if you’re the despising type. Now think of the cruelest thing you could say to that person, the sentence or two you know would cut to their marrow, take them out at the knees, squeeze the air from their...

Naomi Osaka Said She Won’t Do News Conferences At The French Open To Protect Her Mental Health

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Tennis star Naomi Osaka said she won’t be doing any news conferences at the upcoming French Open in order to protect her mental health — even if it means she’ll have to pay a fine. Osaka, who is the second-ranked women’s player in the world, made the...

Princeton AD Mollie Marcoux Samaan hired as LPGA commissioner

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The LPGA Tour chose Princeton athletic director Mollie Marcoux Samaan as its commissioner Tuesday, the second woman to lead the tour since its formation in 1950. Marcoux Samaan succeeds Mike Whan, who announced in January he was resigning and then took over as CEO of...

Former 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers announces she will join Chiefs staff during camp

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The Kansas City Chiefs have made a notable addition to their coaching staff. On Wednesday, Katie Sowers, who made headlines as the second female full-time coach in NFL history, announced via Instagram that she was joining the Chiefs staff...

Seimone Augustus Joins Sparks Coaching Staff

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

After 15 years of playing in the WNBA, Seimone Augustus announced her retirement prior to the beginning of the 2021 WNBA season. She now is a member of the Sparks coaching staff. Augustus had a Hall-of-Fame worthy career, having won four WNBA championships and...

How soccer has helped OL Reign’s Quinn find joy in their body

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Canadian national team and OL Reign midfielder Quinn became the first NWSL player to publicly come out as trans last September. Though they’ve always used soccer as a means of connecting with their body, they’ve found newfound confidence in...
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