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If You Watched The Toronto Raptors And Chicago Bulls Compete In The NBA Play-In Tournament Game, You Might Have Noticed What Sounded Like A High-Pitched Scream
If you watched the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls compete in the NBA play-in tournament game, you might have noticed what sounded like a shrill, high-pitched screaming in the background that occurred each time the Raptors stepped to the foul line. Well, that’s exactly what it was. And the screams were coming from none other […] More
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Google Aims To Squash Disparities In Women’s Sports Coverage
In November 2022, Google announced that it would be partnering with The Athletic– a subscription-based digital sports news outlet– to launch a multiplatform project aimed at supporting the growth of women’s sports journalism. Women currently account for 40 percent of all professional sports participants. Despite this fact, female pro athletes receive only 4 percent of […] More
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Senators Introduced A Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize National Girls & Women In Sports Day, Calling It “A Chance To Recommit To Leveling The Playing Field”
On February 1, a bipartisan resolution was introduced recognizing National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This move was backed by California Senator Dianne Feinstein, West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito, and Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. The resolution voiced support for the observation of National Girls & Women in Sports Day […] More
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This Amazing Female Athlete Went Against So Many Societal Norms In Her Day To Become A Successful Tennis Player, As Well As The First Woman To Ride A Horse In A Major Polo Match
There are so many amazing female athletes to look up to nowadays. From Serena Williams to Simone Biles, so many women in sports have defied expectations and become role models to little girls worldwide. One multi-talented female athlete went against so many of the societal norms in her day that you may not know about […] More
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Tiger Woods’ Niece, Cheyenne Hicks, Is Also A Successful Pro Golfer Who Hopes To Increase The Sports’ Accessibility To Young Girls Throughout The U.S.
Even if you despise golf, you definitely know the name “Tiger Woods.” The golfing legend has a wildly impressive resume– having won five Masters Tournaments, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Open Championships, and three British Open Championships. Tiger also became the first golfer to ever hold all four professional major championship titles at one time […] More
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Here Are 5 Of The Cutest Power Couples In The NFL Right Now
It’s no secret that everyone loves a steamy NFL player who is single and ready to mingle. But it is almost even more endearing– and definitely more heartwarming– when a professional athlete is in a loving, committed relationship. I mean, having your partner travel with you, cheer you on at the sidelines of every game, […] More
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Trailblazer Olivia Pichardo Becomes First Woman To Join An NCAA Division I Baseball Team As A Utility Player For Brown University
This past November, Olivia Pichardo made history after becoming the first woman ever to join an NCAA Division I baseball team roster. At just 18 years old, she made Brown University’s team as a utility player, meaning that she can play both the infield and outfield come the 2023 season opening. “It was definitely a […] More
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Before Tying The Knot With NFL Star Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes Was Also A Professional Athlete Who Played Soccer In Iceland
Patrick Mahomes is arguably one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now. So, he has obviously become a household name. The athlete grew up in Tyler, Texas, and is the son of Pat Mahomes– a professional MLB pitcher who played with teams such as the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, […] More
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The Parents Of Former Stanford Soccer Captain Katie Meyer, Who Took Her Life Earlier This Year, Have Filed A Lawsuit Against The University For Wrongful Death
In February of this year, twenty-one-year-old Katie Meyer– the former Stanford University soccer captain– tragically took her own life. Now, her parents are suing the university for wrongful death and claiming that the school was responsible. The domino effect of events all reportedly began in late February after Katie rode past a Stanford football player […] More
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She’s Really Good At Fantasy Football, And Her Boyfriend Suspects She Can’t Be Straight Because Of This Hobby
A 25-year-old girl has pretty much always enjoyed sports, whether it’s football, baseball, or basketball. Back when she was 19-years-old, she began dating a guy who was super into basketball, and he also happened to work as a water boy for their local NBA franchise. Her boyfriend at the time was frequently able to get […] More
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Women Are Still Struggling To Break Into The “Boys Club” Of Sports Broadcasting But Doing So Could Change The Nature Of Pro Female Athlete Coverage
Over the past decade, there has been increasing outrage over how little media coverage female athletes receive as opposed to male athletes. One study conducted by Purdue University even revealed that female pro athletes only received 5.4% of all televised airtime in 2019– a figure that has virtually remained unchanged since 1989. And while there […] More
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This Female Racecar Driver Is Teaching Young Women How To Push Past Racing’s Barriers To Entry And Get Behind The Wheel
If you were lucky enough to attend a NASCAR event growing up, the race day scene is probably ingrained in your memory. Engines were whirring, crowds were hollering, and the smell of burning rubber filled the air– along with the aromas of comfort concession foods, of course. Arguably the most exciting part about watching a […] More
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She Threw The First Pitch At A Baseball Game, And She Says She Got Brutally Body-Shamed For It
After dealing with tons of internet trolls and haters body-shaming her online, one female athlete and content creator has spoken out on the reality of being a woman in the public eye. Paige Spiranac is a 29-year-old former professional golf player and current golf instructor. She played golf for the University of Arizona and San […] More
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This Young Wrestler Is Making Waves Online As She Consistently Pins Down Both Boys And Girls On The Mat
It is no secret that track and field, soccer, volleyball, and softball are some of the most popular sports in the United States for young female athletes. But you might be shocked to learn that over the last decade, women’s participation in wrestling has actually skyrocketed. The modern high school wrestling matches that we know […] More
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This Young Woman Is Killing It As An NFL Marketer And Using Her Platform To Teach Others How They Can Also Launch A Career In Athlete Representation
If you love sports but can’t exactly see yourself becoming a pro on the field, don’t fret. There are still countless ways you can turn your passion into a fulfilling career. Of course, you could pursue more commonly known routes such as sports medicine or training and coaching. But, one seriously lucrative and arguably the […] More
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From Cheerleading To NFL Officiating: Robin DeLorenzo Became The Third Woman Ever To Join The NFL’s On-Field Official Roster
If the Dallas Cowboys versus Philadelphia Eagles game had you on the edge of your seat last week, you might have noticed a new the Down Judge was on the field. In a game traditionally known for its testosterone, one female NFL official is starting to make waves– one call at a time. In May […] More
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This CrossFit Athlete And Former Team Canada Snowboarder Is Using Her Platform To Teach Women That True Fitness Starts With Strong Mental Health
Looking at Natalie Allport online, you may think that she is a superwoman. After all, Natalie is a former Canadian team and world tour snowboarder, a competitive CrossFit athlete, and a consistent content creator. But Natalie is not immune to mental health struggles. And after gaining a massive following online, she decided to use her […] More
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NASCAR’s Amber Balcaen Is Making History As A Female Racecar Driver One Race At A Time
It is no secret that men dominate the sport of racecar driving. But one woman named Amber Balcaen is changing that reality– one finish line at a time. Amber is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is a third-generation racecar driver. Her father, Mike Balcaen, is a 50-Time Track Champion; meanwhile, her grandfather Lou Kennedy Sr. […] More
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Former Division I Athlete Victoria Garrick Is Changing The Idea Of Beauty In Women’s Sports After Battling Depression And Disordered Eating
Former Divison I athlete, TED Talk speaker, podcast host, and now a mega-viral content creator. At only twenty-five years old, those are just a few of Victoria Garrick’s latest and greatest achievements as she works to undo the harm that stereotypical ideas of beauty and femininity have done to young girls and women around the […] More
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She Hasn’t Even Graduated From College Yet, But She’s Already Slashing The Stigma Surrounding Women In Sports Broadcasting
If you were asked to name some of the most influential sports broadcasters in history, who would you think of first? Perhaps Cris Collinsworth, the former NFL wide receiver who has been broadcasting since 1989, or Mike Breen, legendary NBA play-by-play announcer and longtime broadcaster for the New York Knicks. And if you are a […] More
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She’s Making Waves After Starting As Quarterback And Leading Her High School Football Team To Victory During Homecoming
Did you know that during the 2018 to 2019 school year– the latest reporting year on record– just over one million high school boys participated in traditional eleven-player football? Well, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), only about two thousand and four hundred girls played for their high school team […] More