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Phoenix Mercury: Pressure’s on
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The outcry following the NBA’s one-year suspension of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver for racist and sexist comments is growing.
September 19, 2022
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ESPN launches Creator Network program to strengthen presence on TikTok
The sports conglomerate announced its Creator Network yesterday, a program that recruits young content creators to whip up sports-centric TikToks geared toward their generation.
September 16, 2022
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Financial services company Citi partners with Notre Dame
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Financial services company Citi partnered with Notre Dame yesterday, providing a major assist to the Fighting Irish women’s basketball (WBB) team.
September 16, 2022
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Disney is working to expand into sports betting
CEO Bob Chapek said Sunday that the mass media conglomerate is “working very hard” to expand into sports betting, readying itself to disrupt an already saturated marketplace.
September 14, 2022
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2022 WNBA season cementing it's legacy of record-high engagement
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The WNBA Finals started off with a win for the Las Vegas Aces and the league as a whole. The W’s posted several off-court triumphs this week, cementing the 2022 season as one of the best yet.
September 14, 2022
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WNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement
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Back in the States, the WNBA is shooting its shot by taking a multi-pronged approach to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement.
September 12, 2022
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WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023
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The WNBA will make a pit stop in Canada next year. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced yesterday that the league will play a preseason game in the country in 2023, teasing a wide-ranging growth strategy for the W. Break out the zhampagne.
September 12, 2022
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NIL: Instagram and Facebook parent Meta has inked deals
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Instagram and Facebook parent Meta inked deals with 30 female athletes across nine conferences on Wednesday for its NIL Empower program, which will match athletes with brands and mentors.
September 09, 2022
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WNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner
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FanDuel is increasing its wager on the WNBA. The company upgraded its sponsorship yesterday to become the W’s official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner.
September 09, 2022
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Australia: Having a women’s sports moment
While North America relaxed during the long weekend, Australia kept busy.
September 07, 2022
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FIFA: Non-fungible footwork
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FIFA announced the launch of FIFA+ Collect on Monday, a digital collectible marketplace for NFTs that celebrate both the men’s World Cup in November and the women’s edition next July.
September 07, 2022
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Serena Williams' US Open run generates record viewership, engagement
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Serena Williams isn’t the only one picking up wins during her farewell tour.
September 02, 2022
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