by admin | Mar 27, 2022 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights
đź‘Ť This week our highlight goes to Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics who was named co-chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. đź‘Ž This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week to former US ski and snowboarding...
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
Breanna Stewart is no stranger to making history, but she wishes her upcoming landmark didn’t have to be such a rare feat. This summer, the former WNBA MVP and two-time champion will become the first woman basketball player in 12 years to release a signature shoe. The...
by admin | Mar 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The first 68-team women’s NCAA tournament field has been whittled down to only 16 as the second week of play is finally set. While all four No. 1 seeds advanced, there was plenty of madness to go around. Eight wins by double-digit seeds set the record for most ever in...
by admin | Mar 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The NCAA’s name, image, and license rules—which went into effect last year and have since allowed college athletes to make money by advertising brands and marketing their own—are also a boon to sportswriters. There tend to be two prevailing questions vis-à -vis star...
by admin | Mar 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Sue Bird is famous for her no-look passes and clutch jumpers on the court, but she’s also gained notoriety — and a large fanbase of sneakerheads — thanks to her style off the court. Now, the WNBA legend, 41, is bringing her cool factor to the masses by...
by admin | Mar 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW
In the interest of her team’s health, Tara VanDerveer years ago made a rule just minutes into the careers of twin sisters Lexie and Lacie Hull, guards on the Stanford women’s basketball team: Lexie and Lacie were not allowed to guard each other. Like, ever. Lacie...
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