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Toronto Raptors Interview Becky Hammon for Head Coach

After coaching the Las Vegas Aces to victory and winning the WNBA Championship in 2022, Becky Hammon being considered for the Toronto Raptor's Head Coach position.If Hammon were to be hired, she would make history as the first female coach of the NBA. According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Raptors have "secured permission" to speak to her after former head coach Nick Nurse was fired. This wouldn't be Hammon's first time coaching an NBA team as she assisted Gregg Popovich for e...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Fri, 28 Apr 2023 Hypebae
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FACEIT and Gucci Celebrate Women in Gaming With "GG Legends"

Esports company FACEIT and Gucci are teaming up yet again to reveal the third episode of docuseries, GG Legends.Starring Minnesota Lynx basketball star, Aerial Powers, the series seeks to amplify underrepresented communities in gaming, particularly women and people of color. Powers struggled to find her footing both on and off the court as the athlete reminisced on needing her father's support and encouragement to feel confident and comfortable using her voice. Time spent playing against boys un...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Wed, 22 Mar 2023 Hypebae
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INTERVIEW: UFC Fighter Molly McCann on the World of MMA and Supporting Today's Youth

As a kid, Molly McCann was never allowed in boxing gyms and struggled to find a space where women were able to compete in combat sports. Now, she's one of the biggest MMA fighters in the U.K. and the world of UFC -- and she's here to prove that there's plenty of space for women from all over to thrive in the sport.A mental health ambassador and LGBTQ+ advocate, McCann found herself with a renewed sense of purpose after watching Ronda Rousey's first-ever UFC fight. Since then, she's gone on to co...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Tue, 14 Mar 2023 Hypebae
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Arsenal’s Coaching for Life Initiative Announces Gender Equity Achievement

On International Women's Day, Arsenal's Coaching for Life initiative has announced it achieved gender equity, meaning there are now as many girls as boys on participating in the program."Coaching for Life has removed the barriers to girls participating in football activities through education and by providing opportunities for them to come together to play football with their friends, building self-worth and confidence," states a press release. "Investment in female coaches has also helped to in...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Wed, 08 Mar 2023 Hypebae