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Super Bowl ads support female participation in footballSuper Bowl ads support female participation in football
Super Bowl ads support female participation in football
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wo commercials supporting female participation in football aired during the big game, but each had a different pitch — an NFL-backed spot highlighted flag football, while the other promoted girls’ tackle football.
February 15, 2023
Sports media experts complain about Nielsen's measurement practicesSports media experts complain about Nielsen's measurement practices
Sports media experts complain about Nielsen's measurement practices
According to a Friday report, sports media experts recently convened for a three-hour, closed-door meeting to discuss broadcast audience measurement following complaints about Nielsen’s practices.
February 13, 2023
WNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces' potential breach of salary cap rulesWNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces' potential breach of salary cap rules
WNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces' potential breach of salary cap rules
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After the WNBA opened a probe into the Las Vegas Aces for discrimination, the league launched another investigation into the team’s potential breach of salary cap rules, according to a Wednesday report.
February 10, 2023
Disney unveils a new corporate structure for ESPNDisney unveils a new corporate structure for ESPN
Disney unveils a new corporate structure for ESPN
The media conglomerate unveiled a new corporate structure on Wednesday, separating the sports broadcaster from the rest of Disney’s linear TV networks without formally spinning it off.
February 10, 2023
Netflix's Break Point results in social media follower increase for tennis playersNetflix's Break Point results in social media follower increase for tennis players
Netflix's Break Point results in social media follower increase for tennis players
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According to a Monday report, social media follower counts rose for the tennis players profiled in the first five episodes of the show, which aims to build hype for the sport and its up-and-comers.
February 08, 2023
Sabrina Ionescu gets a signature shoe with NikeSabrina Ionescu gets a signature shoe with Nike
Sabrina Ionescu gets a signature shoe with Nike
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While the team dominated WNBA free agency last week, a Thursday report revealed that Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu (pronounced yo-NESS-coo) will drop a signature shoe with Nike in the fall.
February 06, 2023
University of Alabama launches an online NIL entityUniversity of Alabama launches an online NIL entity
University of Alabama launches an online NIL entity
On Thursday, the University of Alabama launched Yea Alabama, an online NIL entity that allows both fans and sponsors to contribute to the school and its athletes.
February 06, 2023
The branding potential of women athletes The branding potential of women athletes
The branding potential of women athletes
Per a report published yesterday, top players across a wide cross section of sports generated around $1 million each for their sponsors with 2022 social media posts.
February 03, 2023
WNBA, NBA name Starry as official soft drinkWNBA, NBA name Starry as official soft drink
WNBA, NBA name Starry as official soft drink
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On Wednesday, the WNBA, NBA and NBA G League booked Starry as their official North American soda, weeks after PepsiCo launched the lemon-lime flavored beverage.
February 03, 2023
FIFA continues sportswashing ahead of Women's World CupFIFA continues sportswashing ahead of Women's World Cup
FIFA continues sportswashing ahead of Women's World Cup
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According to a Monday report, world soccer’s governing body struck a sponsorship deal with Visit Saudi for July’s Women’s World Cup, significantly upgrading Saudi Arabia's visibility in women’s sports.
February 01, 2023
Streaming services give increased visibility for women's college sports teamsStreaming services give increased visibility for women's college sports teams
Streaming services give increased visibility for women's college sports teams
An uptick in school-specific streaming services is translating into big wins for athletic departments and increased visibility for women’s sports teams, per a recent report.
February 01, 2023
NWSL’s expansion race is nearing the finish lineNWSL’s expansion race is nearing the finish line
NWSL’s expansion race is nearing the finish line
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According to a Friday report, the league will award franchises to Utah, San Francisco and Boston — one more market than originally anticipated — and will collect around $100 million in the process.
January 30, 2023
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