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☆ Caitlin Clark put on 8 pounds of muscle to 'take her game to the next level.' Here's how she did it, according to the trainer who helped her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Meredith Cash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Advertisement"That hindered me at points last year; people were physical with me," Clark told Haley Jones on the "Sometimes I Hoop" podcast. AdvertisementSummer 2022 "was the first summer where we actually had a full summer of training," Alexander said. Alexander told the New York Times she saw that video and told Clark: "I don't think you were running fast enough." The final piece of the puzzle for Clark or any other player, Alexander said, is their commitment to doing their "best every single day." AP Photo/Michael Conroy"I think that's really showed throughout conference play especially, but obviously earlier in the year too," Clark told Jones.

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No matter where you are in the world, we'll show you how to watch the USA vs. Canada live stream. If you don't have access to the free USA vs. Canada live stream where you currently are, we'll show you how to use a VPN (virtual private network) to access the stream. How to watch USA vs. Canada live stream from anywhereAccess to the YouTube and Concacaf Go live stream is pretty widespread, but if you're in a country like the US, where it's unavailable, then you might need to try a VPN. You'll want to use a UK server (or other available countries) for the USA vs. Canada live stream and then click on the YouTube or Concacaf Go links at game time. How to watch USA vs. Canada live stream in the USAAll matches will be available for US viewers to stream live on Paramount Plus.

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☆ The 16 most valuable global AI companies in sports, plus other takeaways from new data on VC investment in the sector
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

While generative AI startups are attracting more investment overall, 2023 could be a notably slow year for venture capital investment in sports AI following several years of activity, according to new data from PitchBook. The year could mark the lowest level of investment in the sector since 2018 when PitchBook tracked just under $200 million in VC activity. Both those years had 114 VC investments, compared to just 54 in 2023 through mid-October, PitchBook data shows. These are the top 16 highest-valued sports AI companies globally in 2023, according to PitchBook:1) SigmaStar — $4.55 billion. The Beijing-based computer vision technology company offers solutions in sports and health, evaluating movement in real-time, according to its website.

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☆ Trump mocks Megan Rapinoe, blames Biden for USWNT's historic early World Cup elimination: 'Nice shot Megan, the USA is going to Hell!!!'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Former President Donald Trump mocked US soccer star Megan Rapinoe for missing a crucial penalty kick. Trump said that USWNT's historic World Cup elimination was an example of "WOKE EQUALS FAILURE." The former president and other conservative commentators have long had a tortured relationship with the women's national team. The US women's team was coming off two-straight World Cup wins that had bolstered their legacy as the world's most dominant squad. @USWNT, you've made your country proud," Biden wrote on Twitter.

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Women's World Cup live streams are plenteous now that the round of 16 is finally here. How to watch USA vs. Sweden free live stream from anywhereWhile various countries offer free Women's World Cup live streams (more options are popping up with the round of 16 and heading into finals brackets), most only provide them for select games. ITVX will stream USA vs. Sweden online for free for everyone. How to watch USA vs. Sweden Women's World Cup with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. How to watch USA vs. Sweden live streams in the USAFox and Fox Sports 1 have the English language streaming and broadcast rights to the US Women's World Cup live streams.

Persons: Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, ExpressVPN, Peacock Organizations: USA, Fox, US Women's, USA Fox, Fox Sports, Telemundo, FIFA, FOX, BBC Locations: Sweden, USA, England, Nigeria, BBC Australia, Denmark, Colombia, Jamaica, ITVX France, Morocco

☆ Women's sports are surging in popularity and driving record World Cup viewership. Here are the top 10 advertisers cashing in.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Women's World Cup is a big focus for brands to reach a growing audience. The US Women's National Team's latest Women's World Cup match against the Netherlands drew record viewership on July 26, with around 6.4 million viewers. Most of those eyeballs came from the NCAA women's basketball tournament, for which the company had 141 million household views. The Women's World Cup, which kicked off July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, offers another significant opportunity for companies to reach the growing audience of women's sports fans. July 28, 2023: This story has been updated to reflect viewership for the latest USWNT match in the Women's World Cup.

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☆ The 10 biggest brands advertising in women's sports as viewership reaches new heights and the World Cup takes center stage
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Women's World Cup is a big focus for brands to reach a growing audience. The first match of US Women's National Team in the Women's World Cup averaged an audience of 5.3 million viewers on July 21, according to the Associated Press. The AP reported that viewership increased 99% from the team's first match of the 2019 World Cup, per Fox and Nielsen. Most of those eyeballs came from the NCAA women's basketball tournament, for which the company had 141 million household views. The Women's World Cup, which kicked off July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, offers another significant opportunity for companies to reach the growing audience of women's sports fans.

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☆ How Ally Financial made women's sports a key focus in its marketing strategy and how it's measuring the results
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ally Financial made a pledge last year to invest equally in men's and women's sports media. The company is dropping a commercial featuring female athletes during the FIFA Women's World Cup. A year ago, an internal audit by Ally Financial revealed the company had spent 90% of its sports-media marketing budget on men's sports. The brand also signed 10 female athletes to create Team Ally, a group that posts about one another's games and increases visibility for women's sports. Notre Dame lacrosse player Kasey Choma, who's also part of Team Ally, is featured scoring a goal.

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☆ Live updates: USA vs Vietnam, Women's World Cup 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

From left: Livia, Randy, Laurenne and Lisette Moreland are back at a World Cup for the first time since 2016. Tara Subramaniam/CNNAmericans from coast to coast have made the trek to Auckland to support the reigning Women's World Cup champions as they seek a record third title. Now, the family is at their second Women's World Cup. Tara Subramaniam/CNNElanor Espey and her mom Katrina from Sacramento, were also in France during the 2019 Women's World Cup and watched games from the fan zone in Paris. Elanor Espey told CNN she's looking forward to seeing "how the teams have developed in the past four years since the last World Cup."

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☆ Ally Financial made a huge commitment to invest in women's sports. Here's how it's going.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ally Financial made a pledge last year to invest equally in men's and women's sports. The company is dropping a commercial featuring female athletes during the FIFA Women's World Cup. The brand also signed 10 female athletes to create Team Ally, a group that posts about one another's games and increases visibility for women's sports. Its latest effort, the Women's World Cup commercial, will premiere on Fox and run throughout the year. Notre Dame lacrosse player Kasey Choma, who's also part of Team Ally, is featured scoring a goal.

US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. Kirill Kudryavtsev | AFP | Getty ImagesWNBA star Brittney Griner is free Thursday after the Biden administration negotiated her release from a Russian penal colony in exchange for an arms dealer, according to a senior administration official. Maxim Shemetov | ReutersGriner will be flown to a medical facility in San Antonio where she will receive care, a senior administration official said. Cherelle Griner, will meet her there, according to a senior administration official. People familiar with the negotiations for his release say the Russians refused to release Whelan without getting a Russian spy in return.

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