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Sophie Cunningham says she spoke to Adam Silver about next WNBA commissioner

Sophie Cunningham said she spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about the WNBA’s soon-to-be vacant commissioner job. Cunningham, who has been outspoken against transgender athletes competing in women’s and girls sports, said the league needs a unifier and a leader committed to growth. The article also notes Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end of the year and summarizes her tenure.

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‘Is it nonbinary?’: WNBA owner reveals debate over mascot gender identity

Portland Fire co-owner Lisa Bhathal Merage described a lengthy internal debate over whether the WNBA expansion team's new mascot should be male, female or nonbinary, ultimately deciding the glitter-breathing dragon Rose is female. The article also cites research on gender representation among mascots to argue the choice was more than superficial.

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USMNT roster prediction: A big chance for Cavan Sullivan and other young prospects

A USMNT roster projection ahead of the team's upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with two writers offering picks by position. The piece highlights young prospects such as Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre and Diego Kochen as the new World Cup cycle begins under Mauricio Pochettino.

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Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt

British sprinter Amy Hunt criticized a Sydney Sweeney advert for a sports betting company, saying it creates a barrier for girls in sport by emphasizing appearance over athletic ability. The report frames the ad as controversial and highlights female athletes' pushback without presenting the advertiser's perspective.

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Britain's golden girl Amy Hunt doubles down on Sydney Sweeney row after accusing Hollywood star of 'sexualising women's sport' in naked betting advert

British sprinter Amy Hunt repeated her criticism of Sydney Sweeney for posing nude in a betting advertisement, arguing it sexualizes women's sport and harms efforts to empower young female athletes. The article reports widespread condemnation from female Olympians and presents Hunt's call for women's sport to emphasize athletic ability over appearance.

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USC men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman accused of launching racist tirade at star player in explosive lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by former USC basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara accuses coach Eric Musselman of a racist post-game tirade, including telling him to go back to the Dominican Republic. The suit also alleges USC dismissed him without investigation and wrongly terminated his NIL agreements by invoking a morals clause.

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‘Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like’: female athletes spark backlash against viral advert

Female Olympians and other athletes, led by British sprinter Amy Hunt and Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, criticized Sydney Sweeney's viral Novig advert as demeaning and sexualizing women's sports. Sweeney and Novig's CEO defended the campaign, while a PR consultant called it 'cynical soft porn' but noted the controversy boosts reach.

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