by admin | Jan 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW
There is plenty to worry about in the world of women’s sports: disparities in pay and facilities, poor working conditions, a lack of media coverage, even outright abuse. Yet for all those problems, there is an undeniable sense of optimism, too. Leagues are adding new...
by admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Representation, SEW
On Oct. 17, Lexie Brown became a W.N.B.A champion. She and the Chicago Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury to win the first title in franchise history. Yet, four months prior, Brown was sitting at home wondering if she would ever find her way back into the league. Brown...
by admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Six-time WNBA all-star Dawn Staley joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to talk about her new podcast called “Netlife,” where she raises issues like inequity in the sport. Read More
by admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
While some media members have discussed how disappointing it is that Becky Hammon won’t break the NBA’s thick head coaching glass ceiling, Hammon has been a part of a group that’s breaking down other barriers in the WNBA—a league that has also...
by admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Representation, SEW
On Friday, Sue Bird indicated via Instagram that she will return to the WNBA for the 2022 season. After the Seattle Storm lost to the Phoenix Mercury in round two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs, Bird said she wasn’t sure if she had just played her last basketball game....
by admin | Jan 9, 2022 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights
👍 This week our highlight goes to Brittany Bowe who broke her own speed skating and qualified for her third Olympic team. 👎 This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week to the NBA for missing a major opportunity with Becky Hammon.
by admin | Jan 7, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Becky Hammon finally will be a head coach. The Las Vegas Aces, an organization in the WNBA, gave her an overdue opportunity, and she will have the control and the support needed to build a championship contender. The news, rightfully, was met with its share of...
by admin | Jan 6, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Sandy Brondello is most well known for winning the WNBA title in her first year as the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury — her second year as a head coach in the league. That was 2014, Brittney Griner’s second year as a pro. Griner was the hyped up No. 1 of the “Three...
by admin | Jan 5, 2022 | Representation, SEW
After changing teams as an unrestricted free agent last year, Candace Parker led her hometown Chicago Sky to their first WNBA championship. What kind of difference-making free agents are available this season? Whether we see the same kind of fireworks as the past two...
by admin | Jan 4, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Glass-ceiling breaker Becky Hammon has interviewed for multiple NBA head coaching positions. She’s ready for the opportunity to be a head coach, but she hasn’t received an offer there. Hammon — who was hired as the first full-time female assistant...
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