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Period pain treatment helps Breanna Stewart dominate WNBA

by admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW

WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart boasts unearthly talent on the basketball court. But for a dreaded streak each month, the 27-year-old Seattle Storm forward’s period threatens to bring her back to earth. Read More

Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas posts first triple-double in franchise history

by admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas made history Friday night, notching the first triple-double in franchise history during the Sun’s 94-84 win over Minnesota. Thomas tallied 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for her first career triple-double and the 17th in league...

July 18 – July 24, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

by admin | Jul 24, 2022 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

👍 This week our highlight goes to Allyson Felix who capped her historic track and field career with her 30th medal. 👎 This week we give a thumbs down to the government banning women’s healthcare which has largely impacted the expansion discussions of both the...

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi ‘starting to feel closure’ ahead of likely last game against friend and Seattle Storm star Sue Bird

by admin | Jul 22, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi turned reflective Thursday when talking about what is likely to be the last time she’ll face her good friend, Seattle Storm star Sue Bird, on Friday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. It will be the 46th time the two...

Report: NCAA makes progress on gender inequality at tourneys

by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The NCAA has adequately addressed nine of 23 recommendations for creating comparable NCAA Tournament experiences for men’s and women’s basketball players, according to a progress report released Wednesday. College sports’ largest governing body hired a third party to...

Steph Curry Leads Powerful Message About Brittney Griner at the ESPYs

by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Representation, SEW

WNBA stars Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith joined ESPYs host Steph Curry on the stage during Wednesday night’s show to share a powerful message about Brittney Griner’s wrongful detainment in Russia. “We cannot stop fighting for her,” Curry said. “We cannot...

Rhyne Howard for WNBA Rookie of the Year? Shakira Austin’s impact says not so fast

by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Most WNBA fans have deemed the Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard, the 2022 No. 1 draft pick, the runaway favorite to win WNBA Rookie of the Year. But the race shouldn’t be as lopsided as it might appear because of the stellar, yet somewhat subdued in...

Cathy Engelbert on WNBA expansion, attendance, marketing, travel, and more

by admin | Jul 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is on her 12-city tour of the league, and landed in Los Angeles Tuesday to take in Sparks vs. Fever. Engelbert took some time to speak with the media, which included members of Swish Appeal, about the state of the WNBA and how it...

Abortion rights must be line in the sand for WNBA, NWSL when considering expansion

by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

As American women seethe over the loss of their rights and full standing in society, the WNBA and the NWSL have an opportunity to make a strong statement on their behalf. Both leagues plan to add two expansion teams over the next three years, and at least a dozen...

Aces’ Kelsey Plum Agrees to New Contract 1 Week After Winning WNBA All-Star Game MVP

by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The Las Vegas Aces announced Sunday they have signed Kelsey Plum to a contract extension: Rachel Galligan of Just Women’s Sports reported it’s a two-year extension for the guard, who was set to become a free agent at the end of the year. Read...
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