This week – the 2022 NWSL Champs are crowned, India takes a step forward in pay equality, women in sports are overcoming adversity and a devastating update on the Brittney Griner case. Thanks for supporting women’s sports! Continue reading “That’s What Women Do!”
Some unfortunate news has developed in Brittney Griner’s appeal to the Russian courts. Griner’s appeal of her 9-year sentence for drug possession has been denied. Griner has been detained in Russia since February and convicted in August. The court in Moscow upheld their sentencing, but Griner’s lawyers argued that the sentencing was far too severe. Typically, similar cases receive a maximum of five years, with … Continue reading Brittney Griner appeal denied
This week – the W Series cancels its remaining races, the NWSL playoff season is underway, Deshaun Watson continues to suck and isn’t held accountable, and Alex Morgan is raking in those endorsements, baby! Enjoy! Continue reading “It Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Woman’s Fight.”
TW: Sexual abuse The NWSL is under fire yet again, with an investigation underway to find all allegations of abuse within the league. Here is just a summary of the 172-page report here that outlines the systematic abuse within the NWSL — Christy Holly: Asked to leave Sky Blue FC in the middle of the 2017 season due to his verbal abuse and alleged relationship … Continue reading A Summary of the Yates Report
This week – the NWSL is front and center as reports of systemic abuse come to light, KC Current breaks ground on the first modern stadium built for a women’s team, Cherelle Griner gives an update on Brittney, and people showed up at Wembley Stadium for women’s footy. Continue reading “Just Because Things Are Messy Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Be Fixed.”
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
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