Happy Women's Final Four to all who celebrate.
Earlier this week, I broke down the record-setting tournament and pose a few questions as to what might be next for the women of college hoops.
Women’s sports still represent only 5% of all sports media coverage overall according to a 2021 study from the University of Southern California.
But its popular ascension is difficult to ignore, writes @bdoyk.
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New at @Boardroom: Our newest cover story features Rich Paul and @KlutchSports and the amazing evolution he and the company have gone through to grow from four NBA clients to more than 500 across four sports and four different continents. https://t.co/CkYxjFXlyp
"While Caitlin is fantastic and I think she's going to have an incredible career in the WNBA, there were women who were worthy of coverage prior to her, and I will not be silenced when it comes to that." - @McNuttMonica sets the record straight on the WNBA and Caitlin Clark
BREAKING: The A’ja Wilson Signature Shoe is happening‼️
Nike & WNBA Finals MVP @_AjaWilson22 have been working behind the scenes for the past year on her signature shoe all along.
The Nike A’ONE will release in 2025.
Full inside story on @Boardroom:
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North Carolina Tar Heels guard @dejakelly25 and @TommyHilfiger are making history.
As part of the deal, the fashion brand will also be partnering with Kelly’s Annual DK25 Girls empowerment camp in her hometown of Dallas as well as supporting her podcast NILospophy.
“Deja Kelly is a force in college basketball and already taking the sports world by storm,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “Deja's drive and optimism make her a standout presence on the court and give me a great hope for the future.”
BREAKING: Curry Brand has signed South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to a multi-year NIL shoe deal. 📄✍️
“I think her style of play is changing the women’s game on the fly,” said @StephenCurry30. “We are thrilled to welcome her into the family.”
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THREAD: the discourse around Sheryl Swoopes (& Candace Parker last week) is a direct reflection of how Black women aren't afforded the freedom to deliver their opinions -- EXIST COMFORTABLY IN THESE SPACES, the spaces THEY (WE) BUILT -- without major backlash. Let me explain...
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