This week – we take a look at the NWSL playoff picture and the record-breaking attendance records, Athletes Unlimited raised tons of money, Team USA’s gold medal game at the World Cup, and something fishy is going down in the Spanish soccer federation. Enjoy! Continue reading “It’s Good Business to Support Women’s Sports”
San Diego Wave Head Coach, Casey Stoney, is not letting Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis keep her from taking a stand against his discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community. San Diego played the Orlando Pride in Florida on Sunday and did not miss the opportunity to wear rainbow t-shirts that featured a Pride Flag with the word “Gay” on the back. Florida Govenor, Ron DeSantis, signed into … Continue reading San Diego Wave take stand for gay rights in Florida
This week on the Babes podcast – the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tipped off with many significant absences, Ashley has FOMO from the Las Vegas Aces Championship parade, and a little insight on the Shane Beamer fiasco. Enjoy! Continue reading “It’s Not a Good Look to Be Screaming at a Group of Women On TV”
This week – we’ve said our goodbyes to Sue Bird and Serena Williams. It’s been emotional. Nike’s US Soccer kits are causing a stir, the WNBA finals are coming to an end and, somehow, so is the NWSL regular season? Time, man. Enjoy! Continue reading “Supporting Women’s Sports Isn’t an Excuse to Behave Badly”
International women’s soccer play is heating up as we are under a year away from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The USWNT announced they will take on the Spanish National Team in Pamplona, Spain on October 11th at El Sadar Stadium. This exciting matchup is in addition to their face-off with the England National Team on October 7th at … Continue reading The Road to the World Cup
You’ve taught our hearts and minds to be our authentic self, to use our voices — and dream big…Especially for women, and women of color. Billie Jean King on Serena Williams The absolute GOAT, Serena Williams, took to the tennis court Monday, August 29th in front of a sold-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. In case you haven’t heard, this will be William’s final US … Continue reading Serena’s Last US Open
In this week’s episode, the US Open is underway in NYC, an NCAA legend is retiring, women’s sports are going to be on network television, and AU Softball is coming to a season end. Enjoy! Continue reading “Believe Women, Or Else This Cycle of Sexual Abuse Will Continue Forever and Ever.”
When I heard that Amazon was adapting A League of Their Own into a series a few years ago, I was filled with rage. Because who wants to watch a show about women playing baseball?!!? Obviously, I’m kidding. I hated even typing that. I was filled with rage because as a television writer myself, I selfishly wanted to take one of the most important sports … Continue reading Babes Watch Party: A League of Their Own
Two legends have officially retired. Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles left it all on the court when they played one last time in a matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm. WNBAPA President, Nneka Ogwumike, reflected on Bird’s and Fowles’ careers, “The legacy that they’re leaving – it touches so many young players that I can’t wait to see how that evolves in … Continue reading Two basketball legends say goodbye to the court
This week – a lot of legends in sport are retiring, and Ashley is sad about it, Germany’s chancellor is fighting for women’s equal pay, and A League of Their Own is finally here! We’re not sponsored by Amazon Prime, but very open to it. Plus, some final thoughts about men’s sports being considered the “norm”. Enjoy! Continue reading “Sports Don’t Equal Men.”
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