LaChina Robinson

The Women's Sports Foundation Annual Salute to Women in Sports Commemorates Title IX Milestone Anniversary, Highlighting the Vital Need for Protection and Further Progress

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This evening, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) celebrated the extraordinary achievements of athletes and leaders in sports and the girls that they inspire, at its Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Recognized as the biggest night in women's sports, the event, like the Foundation's programming throughout this year, highlighted the 50th anniversary of Title IX while also calling attention to the vital need for more progress. Honored this evening with WSF's signature Salute awards were history-making athletes - Sunisa Lee, Maggie Steffens, and Elana Meyers Taylor - one of the fiercest coaches in the SEC, Dawn Staley, and the lead founding investor in Angel City FC, Alexis Ohanian. The Salute was held at Pier Sixty on Manhattan's waterfront, and was presented by WSF National Partners Athleta, ESPN, Delta Air Lines, Gatorade, Michelob ULTRA, NBC Sports, and TIAA with an exclusive reception partner DraftKings.

Key Points: 
  • Today, girls miss out on an estimated 1 million sports opportunities at the high school level compared to boys.
  • This opportunity gap is widest among girls and women of color, LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities who consistently have less opportunities than their peers.
  • Each host, presenter and award winner shared their own unique Title IX story, highlighting the landmark law's impact and the urgent need to protect it.
  • The Women's Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life.

FAST Studios Adds Athletes, Experts to Women's Sports Network Advisory Board, Including Olympian and Activist Allyson Felix

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Women's Sports Network has already partnered with key leagues including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The Women's Sports Network has already partnered with key leagues including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S.
  • FAST Studios CEO Stuart McLean added, "As we prepare for launch, our advisory board is helping to create a robust sports media brand that serves women's sports fans and advertisers.
  • Based in Los Angeles and launched in 2021, FAST Studios (FAST) is a media venture studio specializing in content creation, marketing, distribution and monetization of free ad-supported streaming television channels (FAST).
  • Heather Felix, BECK Media for FAST Studios, 212.993.8670, [email protected]

SiriusXM Announces Extensive Sports and Entertainment Programming for Super Bowl LVI Week in Los Angeles

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Monday, February 7, 2022

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.

Key Points: 
  • On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.
  • Super Bowl game broadcasts - as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week - are available to subscribers on the SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SXM App.
  • Listeners can hear it live on Eminem's Shade 45 channel (SiriusXM 45) and Super Bowl LVI Radio (SiriusXM 104).
  • SiriusXM's 24/7 NFL channel - SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) - will broadcast live from Radio Row at the Los Angeles Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week starting at 9 am ET/6 am PT.

SiriusXM Announces Extensive Sports and Entertainment Programming for Super Bowl LVI Week in Los Angeles

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 7, 2022

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.

Key Points: 
  • On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.
  • Super Bowl game broadcasts - as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week - are available to subscribers on the SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SXM App.
  • Listeners can hear it live on Eminem's Shade 45 channel (SiriusXM 45) and Super Bowl LVI Radio (SiriusXM 104).
  • SiriusXM's 24/7 NFL channel - SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) - will broadcast live from Radio Row at the Los Angeles Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week starting at 9 am ET/6 am PT.

Hudl and WeCOACH Partner to Host Third-Annual BreakThrough Summit Celebrating Women in Sports

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Summit, designed to develop, inspire and celebrate women in sports, will stream live on Tuesday Dec. 14 from 12pm to 5pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • The Summit, designed to develop, inspire and celebrate women in sports, will stream live on Tuesday Dec. 14 from 12pm to 5pm ET.
  • "In a year when we've seen women excel, year three of BreakThrough Summit will again raise the bar by celebrating the successes and continuing to drive progress for women across sports and levels.
  • Women have proven themselves as competent leaders in coaching, front offices, and industry roles," said WeCOACH CEO Megan Kahn.
  • "Our partnership with Hudl is uniquely significant in allowing women everywhere to be inspired by and benefit from these trailblazing women and their candid discussions."

Rising Media Stars Launches Inaugural Program and Names Five Female Sportscasters to 2018 Class

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

ATLANTA, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rising Media Stars announced its inaugural class of five up-and-coming sportscasters at a kickoff event on July 8 at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rising Media Stars announced its inaugural class of five up-and-coming sportscasters at a kickoff event on July 8 at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion.
  • Founded by basketball analyst LaChina Robinson and sports media producer Kevin Nixon in 2016, Rising Media Stars(RMS) plans to diversify the sports media workforce by providing women of color with the tools to jump start their careers.
  • "Deciding to join the Rising Media Stars' inaugural board was a no-brainer for me," said Nzinga Shaw, board member and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Atlanta Hawks.
  • The Rising Media Stars' Board of Directors include:
    For more information about Rising Media Stars, please visit http://www.risingmediastars.com and follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram .