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Shira Springer

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WNBA has evolutionary agenda with new teams lining up to compete

The latest WNBA expansion news still feels surprising. After all, you rarely get to witness the moment when a seismic shift is set in motion. But...

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Shira Springer

Rising tide of online abuse shows need for deliberate protection of athletes

Describing what it’s like to lead an AI startup that decodes threatening social media messages, the co-founders of Signify Group detailed one...

27.05.2025 2

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Shira Springer

Athlete-driven content sheds light on rising value of women’s sports

What happens when a creator, a producer and a buyer sit down for a conversation about the state of athlete-driven content? If the creator is Megan...

25.03.2025 2

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Startup LOVB leans on ‘community-up’ intentionality

Be disciplined. Prioritize community. Plan for sustainability. When you talk to League One Volleyball (LOVB) co-founder and CEO Katlyn Gao, she...

21.01.2025 3

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Boston NWSL franchise stumbled, but has opportunity to find balance

Missed the mark. That phrase did a lot of heavy lifting when the owners of the NWSL’s Boston franchise apologized for last month’s disastrous...

18.11.2024 5

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Shira Springer

Athlos NYC’s ‘magnetic energy’ and record prize pool meets women on the field of play

Shortly after the inaugural Athlos NYC track meet on Sept. 26, venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian tweeted, “We’re not done.” Then, as he looked...

07.10.2024 4

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Shira Springer

Paris Olympics: Controversy and clarity for women

Leading up to the Paris Olympics, it was impossible to predict which athletes would break through; specifically, who would draw attention to...

25.08.2024 3

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Shira Springer