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New women’s pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors

by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | #MeToo, Leadership, Representation

More and more people are putting more and more money into women’s sports. Need proof? League One Volleyball just brought in $35 million in its second round of fundraising — more than doubling the money invested in the startup league. Investors comprise a roster...

Simone Biles going for team gold at World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Representation, SEW

Simone Biles will return to the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships on Wednesday as she looks to continue her brilliant form at the competition. The 26-year-old is set to participate in the women’s team final as the US looks to win its seventh consecutive world...

WNBA teases expansion with cheeky social media banter

by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Representation, SEW

With just a few short social media posts Tuesday morning, the WNBA seemed to be teasing an impending (and long-awaited) expansion announcement. “Heard you,” the WNBA said in response to a post from Tennessee assistant women’s basketball coach Samantha Williams....

Aryna Sabalenka, USA’s Gauff and Pegula advance at China Open

by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Representation, SEW

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and US Open champion Coco Gauffnavigated tricky second-round opponents to advance at the China Open on Tuesday. Sabalenka, making her debut at No. 1 in Beijing, came from a break down in each set to see off qualifier Katie Boulter 7-5, 7-6...

Fever’s Aliyah Boston named unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year

by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Representation, SEW

In April, Aliyah Boston became the Indiana Fever’s first No. 1 draft pick. Monday, she was named the franchise’s second WNBA Rookie of the Year. She is the fifth player to win the honor unanimously, joining A’ja Wilson (2018), Elena Delle Donne...

Simone Biles pulls off Yurchenko double pike at world championships, will have it named for her

by admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Representation, SEW

The most decorated gymnast of all time pulled off the Yurchenko double pike at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships over the weekend, becoming the first woman ever to perform the difficult skill at a world competition. That also means the vault element will now...

Simone Biles and the USA gymnastics team aim to win a record seventh world title

by admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Representation, SEW

Simone Biles has won every meet she’s entered since making her return to elite gymnastics two months ago. Beginning Sunday at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, the 26-year-old can continue that trend and add to her record medal haul at the event....

Former Spain Women’s Coach Jorge Vilda Under Investigation in Rubiales Probe

by admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Representation, SEW

Former Spain women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda has been summoned to appear before a judge in the probe involving former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for his kissing a playeron the lips after the team won the Women’s World Cup title last month, court...

LSU, UConn, UCLA headline Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2023-24

by admin | Sep 29, 2023 | Representation, SEW

When LSU cut down the nets last April in Dallas, the Tigers became the lowest seed since Tennessee in 1997 to win as a No. 3. LSU should have no such worries being seeded that low this year. The defending champions had already elevated to the top of our last...

Real Madrid’s Caroline Weir latest women’s star to tear ACL

by admin | Sep 29, 2023 | Representation, SEW

Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, the club confirmed on Thursday. Weir, 28, picked up the injury in the first half of Scotland’s 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw with Belgium on Tuesday, and was substituted in...
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