US actor Sydney Sweeney is once again in the news, and not for the right reasons. The Hollywood actress is facing widespread backlash for her latest ad for a sports prediction company. Sweeney is being criticized for sexualizing women in sports and has faced pushback from multiple female athletes. The video, which was produced for Novig, a sports prediction company, features Sweeney wearing almost nothing while using sports equipment like a basketball, a football, and shoulder pads, or wearing only underwear along with the equipment.<h2>Sweeney faces criticism for 'nude' sports ad</h2>In <a href="https://novig.com/justsports">the ad</a>, Sweeney can be heard telling viewers that they can bet on "just sports" while using equipment or posing topless, following it up by using the word "sports" nine times. She then appears topless on a pool table and says, “You can’t trade this, I just look good here.”Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dodgers-beat-reds-for-playoff-berth-in-bid-for-third-consecutive-world-series-1789440431272">Dodgers beat Reds for playoff berth in bid for third consecutive World Series</a>Female athletes are not amused by Sweeney's sexualization of female athletes in sports, with a number of decorated players across the globe from different sports coming together to speak out against her.<h2>What are athletes saying about the Sweeney ad?</h2>"I can’t describe how infuriated I feel when I watch this," Ariarne Titmus, a four-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer from Australia, wrote on Instagram. “Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but to every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is – teamwork, friendship, dedication, excellence, unity …"How do we live in a world where monetising a woman's body and sexualising women's sport is still a thing?"American gymnast Gracie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdMa6FaOexv/?hl=en">Kramer's Instagram post</a> line, "this is what a woman in sport looks like," started a trend, with multiple athletes using the same template.British sprinter and four-time European champion Amy Hunt, after finishing fourth in the 200m at athletics' new showpiece event, the Ultimate Championship on Sunday (Sep 13) evening, said to the BBC: "Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like.""21.4. Muscles. Hard work, blood, sweat, tears," Hunt added, referring to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s winning time of 21.47 seconds, before adding, "When you’re a woman in sport, it’s not pretty. It’s not glamorous. It’s not sexy all the time, definitely."

Sydney Sweeney faces major backlash from female athletes, including Ariarne Titmus and Amy Hunt, after starring in a revealing sports prediction ad criticized for sexualizing women in sports.

US actor Sydney Sweeney is once again in the news, and not for the right reasons. The Hollywood actress is facing widespread backlash for her latest ad for a sports prediction company. Sweeney is being criticized for sexualizing women in sports and has faced pushback from multiple female athletes. The video, which was produced for Novig, a sports prediction company, features Sweeney wearing almost nothing while using sports equipment like a basketball, a football, and shoulder pads, or wearing only underwear along with the equipment. Sweeney faces criticism for 'nude' sports ad In the ad, Sweeney can be heard telling viewers that they can bet on "just sports" while using equipment or posing topless, following it up by using the word "sports" nine times. She then appears topless on a pool table and says, “You can’t trade this, I just look good here.” Also Read - Dodgers beat Reds for playoff berth in bid for third consecutive World Series Female athletes are not amused by Sweeney's sexualization of female athletes in sports, with a number of decorated players across the globe from different sports coming together to speak out against her. What are athletes saying about the Sweeney ad? "I can’t describe how infuriated I feel when I watch this," Ariarne Titmus, a four-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer from Australia, wrote on Instagram. “Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but to every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is – teamwork, friendship, dedication, excellence, unity … "How do we live in a world where monetising a woman's body and sexualising women's sport is still a thing?" American gymnast Gracie Kramer's Instagram post line, "this is what a woman in sport looks like," started a trend, with multiple athletes using the same template. British sprinter and four-time European champion Amy Hunt, after finishing fourth in the 200m at athletics' new showpiece event, the Ultimate Championship on Sunday (Sep 13) evening, said to the BBC: "Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like." "21.4. Muscles. Hard work, blood, sweat, tears," Hunt added, referring to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s winning time of 21.47 seconds, before adding, "When you’re a woman in sport, it’s not pretty. It’s not glamorous. It’s not sexy all the time, definitely."

Sydney Sweeney faces major backlash from female athletes, including Ariarne Titmus and Amy Hunt, after starring in a revealing sports prediction ad criticized for sexualizing women in sports.

'I just look good here': US actor Sydney Sweeney faces push back from athletes for 'nude' sports advert

The biggest crowd ever to watch a women's sporting event jammed the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on Wednesday as 92,003 people turned out for the Huskers' victory over Omaha.

The announced attendance figure surpassed the previous world record crowd for a women's sporting event of 91,648, set in Barcelona on April 22, 2022 at a Women's Champions League football match between Barcelona and Wolfsburg.

Wednesday's feat was also the largest crowd in the 100-year history of Memorial Stadium -- usually the home of Nebraska's football team.

Nebraska Athletic Department officials had history on their minds when they announced the unique "Volleyball Day" event in February.

Husker volleyball coach John Cook and Nebraska state governor Jim Pillen sported cowboy hats as they stood alongside university athletic director Trev Alberts and outlined the plan.

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"We're going to do this once," Alberts said. "And I want to hope that the number is large enough that nobody dares even try to attack our all-time record."

The event, in which the Huskers swept Omaha 25-14, 25-14, 25-13, easily set an NCAA collegiate women's volleyball attendance record, beating the previous mark of 18,755 set at the 2021 national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska in Columbus, Ohio.

It also topped the previous record for a women's event in the United States: the 90,185 who attended the Women's World Cup final between the USA and China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on July 10, 1999.

Nebraska announced the attendance figure after the second set, drawing a raucous response from the crowd.

One fan waved a handmade sign bearing the message "Beat the Record."

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The biggest crowd ever to watch a women's sporting event jammed the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on Wednesday as 92,003 people turned out for the Huskers' victory over Omaha.

The biggest crowd ever to watch a women's sporting event jammed the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on Wednesday as 92,003 people turned out for the Huskers' victory over Omaha. The announced attendance figure surpassed the previous world record crowd for a women's sporting event of 91,648, set in Barcelona on April 22, 2022 at a Women's Champions League football match between Barcelona and Wolfsburg. Wednesday's feat was also the largest crowd in the 100-year history of Memorial Stadium -- usually the home of Nebraska's football team. Nebraska Athletic Department officials had history on their minds when they announced the unique "Volleyball Day" event in February. Husker volleyball coach John Cook and Nebraska state governor Jim Pillen sported cowboy hats as they stood alongside university athletic director Trev Alberts and outlined the plan. ALSO READ | India coach Rahul Dravid answers all 'experimenting' questions, says didn't do for sake of it "We're going to do this once," Alberts said. "And I want to hope that the number is large enough that nobody dares even try to attack our all-time record." The event, in which the Huskers swept Omaha 25-14, 25-14, 25-13, easily set an NCAA collegiate women's volleyball attendance record, beating the previous mark of 18,755 set at the 2021 national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska in Columbus, Ohio. It also topped the previous record for a women's event in the United States: the 90,185 who attended the Women's World Cup final between the USA and China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on July 10, 1999. Nebraska announced the attendance figure after the second set, drawing a raucous response from the crowd. One fan waved a handmade sign bearing the message "Beat the Record." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The governor of New York raised the possibility Sunday of some major-league sports teams returning to the playing field or arena -- only with no fans in the stands.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said he had spoken to several sports team owners -- he did not name them, but New York's teams include the iconic Yankees baseball team, as well as football, hockey and basketball clubs -- and he speculated that for some it might make economic sense to play before empty stadiums.

Cuomo made the remarks during a daily briefing on the coronavirus in his state, the hardest hit in the US by the pandemic.&nbsp;

He also sketched plans for slowly reopening the state's economy, saying&nbsp;manufacturing and construction firms may resume working on May 15, but any easing would first take place in the north of the state where the virus has been less a problem.&nbsp;

But he noted that weeks of enforced confinement have taken a psychological toll on New Yorkers, and said a resumption of sports competition could help.

"We want to bring sports back, so there's an activity that people can watch on TV," he told reporters.&nbsp;

Cuomo said that while he was no expert on sports economics, some sports might earn enough in television revenues that they could make a go of it even without ticket sales.

<h2>- 'Be creative' -</h2>

"What sports can you do without an audience? What sports can you make work economically that you don't have to sell a seat in the stadium or in the arena?" he asked rhetorically.

Virtually all organized sports in the country -- professional and amateur -- have been halted since mid-March over concerns about the risks posed when large groups of fans crowd together.

There are a few exceptions: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been authorized to operate in Florida, where it is classified as an essential service.&nbsp;

Several horse-racing tracks, in Florida and elsewhere, are also operating though before empty stands.&nbsp;

It remains unclear when the profusion of sports teams across this sports-crazed country will again be able to take to the field.

Cuomo said determining the financial calculus of returning to play was not part of his portfolio. But he urged team owners to "be creative -- try to figure it out."

Andrew Zimbalist, a specialist in sports economics at Smith College in Massachusetts, said that US major-league teams earn an average of at least 40 percent of their revenue from ticket sales.

But for minor-league teams and others, ticket sales account for a greater share of revenue since they earn much less from selling broadcast rights.

The governor of New York raised the possibility Sunday of some major-league sports teams returning to the playing field or arena -- only with no fans in the stands.

The governor of New York raised the possibility Sunday of some major-league sports teams returning to the playing field or arena -- only with no fans in the stands. Governor Andrew Cuomo said he had spoken to several sports team owners -- he did not name them, but New York's teams include the iconic Yankees baseball team, as well as football, hockey and basketball clubs -- and he speculated that for some it might make economic sense to play before empty stadiums. Cuomo made the remarks during a daily briefing on the coronavirus in his state, the hardest hit in the US by the pandemic. He also sketched plans for slowly reopening the state's economy, saying manufacturing and construction firms may resume working on May 15, but any easing would first take place in the north of the state where the virus has been less a problem. But he noted that weeks of enforced confinement have taken a psychological toll on New Yorkers, and said a resumption of sports competition could help. "We want to bring sports back, so there's an activity that people can watch on TV," he told reporters. Cuomo said that while he was no expert on sports economics, some sports might earn enough in television revenues that they could make a go of it even without ticket sales. - 'Be creative' - "What sports can you do without an audience? What sports can you make work economically that you don't have to sell a seat in the stadium or in the arena?" he asked rhetorically. Virtually all organized sports in the country -- professional and amateur -- have been halted since mid-March over concerns about the risks posed when large groups of fans crowd together. There are a few exceptions: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been authorized to operate in Florida, where it is classified as an essential service. Several horse-racing tracks, in Florida and elsewhere, are also operating though before empty stands. It remains unclear when the profusion of sports teams across this sports-crazed country will again be able to take to the field. Cuomo said determining the financial calculus of returning to play was not part of his portfolio. But he urged team owners to "be creative -- try to figure it out." Andrew Zimbalist, a specialist in sports economics at Smith College in Massachusetts, said that US major-league teams earn an average of at least 40 percent of their revenue from ticket sales. But for minor-league teams and others, ticket sales account for a greater share of revenue since they earn much less from selling broadcast rights.

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A quick look at major cancellations and changes in North American sport through Friday amid intensifying coronavirus concerns:

American Football 

- Cancelled: NFL annual meeting March 29-April 1 in Palm Beach, Florida

- Suspended: by multiple teams travel of scouts and coaches to assess players in the build-up to the April 23 NFL Draft

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Athletics

- Postponed: The 124th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 20, postponed to September 14

Baseball

- Postponed: Major League Baseball season starts, at least two weeks from scheduled March 26

- Cancelled: Major League Baseball Spring Training games; 2020 World Baseball Classic qualifier postponed

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Basketball

- Suspended: NBA regular season from March 12; NBA commissioner Adam Silver says hiatus "will be, most likely, at least 30 days"

- Cancelled: NCAA "March Madness" national collegiate basketball tournament; move followed shut down of lead-in tournaments in Big Ten, Big East, Atlantic Coast, Southeastern and Pacific 12 conferences.

Boxing 

- Cancelled: Featherweight world title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Miguel Marriaga at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater

- Suspended through March 31 - All combat sports events in California

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Curling

- Cancelled: Women's World Curling Championships scheduled for March 14-22 in Prince George, Canada, a 2022 Olympic qualifying event

Figure Skating 

- Cancelled: World Figure Skating Championships scheduled for Montreal March 16-22, International Skating Union to consider possibility of staging a 2020 championships not before October

Football

- Suspended: MLS season for 30 days from March 12

- Cancelled: US men's friendlies v Netherlands in Eindhoven on March 26 and v Wales in Cardiff on March 30

- Cancelled: US women's friendlies v Australia in Sandy, Utah on April 10 and v Brazil on April 14 in San Jose, California

- Cancelled: Mexico men's friendlies v Czech Republic in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 26 and v Greece in Arlington, Texas, on March 29

Golf

- Postponed: The Masters, first men's major of the year that was scheduled for April 9-12 at Augusta National

- Suspended: US PGA Tour season, including cancellation of the final three rounds of the Players Championship, The Valspar Championship, the WGC Match-Play, Corales Putacana Resort Championship in the Dominican Republic and the Texas Open

- Postponed: Three LPGA tournaments in March and April, including the April 2-5 ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California, the first major on the 2020 golf calendar

Ice hockey

- Suspended: NHL regular season from March 12

- Cancelled: Women's World Championship to be held in Canada from March 31 to April 10

Motor racing

- Cancelled: First four races of IndyCar season, the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, GP of Alabama, GP of Long Beach and IndyCar Challenge at Austin Texas

- Postponed: NASCAR stock car races March 14 at Atlanta, March 22 at Homestead-Miami

Rugby

- Suspended: Major League Rugby, 30 games into a season scheduled to run through May, for 30 days

Tennis

- Cancelled: Indian Wells ATP Masters and WTA tournament scheduled for March 11-22

- Cancelled: Miami Open ATP Masters and WTA tournament scheduled for March 23-April 5

- Cancelled: Houston ATP tournament April 6-12 cancelled as part of ATP Tour worldwide six-week suspension

- Cancelled: Charleston WTA tournament April 6-12

A quick look at major cancellations and changes in North American sport through Friday amid intensifying coronavirus concerns: American Football - Cancelled: NFL annual meeting March 29-April 1 in Palm Beach, Florida - Suspended: by multiple teams travel of scouts and coaches to assess players in the build-up to the April 23 NFL Draft Also read: Flame for 2020 Tokyo Olympics lit in Greece amid virus lockdown Athletics - Postponed: The 124th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 20, postponed to September 14 Baseball - Postponed: Major League Baseball season starts, at least two weeks from scheduled March 26 - Cancelled: Major League Baseball Spring Training games; 2020 World Baseball Classic qualifier postponed Also read: England end Sri Lanka cricket tour amid coronavirus pandemic Basketball - Suspended: NBA regular season from March 12; NBA commissioner Adam Silver says hiatus "will be, most likely, at least 30 days" - Cancelled: NCAA "March Madness" national collegiate basketball tournament; move followed shut down of lead-in tournaments in Big Ten, Big East, Atlantic Coast, Southeastern and Pacific 12 conferences.

A quick look at major cancellations and changes in North American sport through Friday amid intensifying coronavirus concerns: American Football - Cancelled: NFL annual meeting March 29-April 1 in Palm Beach, Florida - Suspended: by multiple teams travel of scouts and coaches to assess players in the build-up to the April 23 NFL Draft Also read: Flame for 2020 Tokyo Olympics lit in Greece amid virus lockdown Athletics - Postponed: The 124th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 20, postponed to September 14 Baseball - Postponed: Major League Baseball season starts, at least two weeks from scheduled March 26 - Cancelled: Major League Baseball Spring Training games; 2020 World Baseball Classic qualifier postponed Also read: England end Sri Lanka cricket tour amid coronavirus pandemic Basketball - Suspended: NBA regular season from March 12; NBA commissioner Adam Silver says hiatus "will be, most likely, at least 30 days" - Cancelled: NCAA "March Madness" national collegiate basketball tournament; move followed shut down of lead-in tournaments in Big Ten, Big East, Atlantic Coast, Southeastern and Pacific 12 conferences. Boxing - Cancelled: Featherweight world title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Miguel Marriaga at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater - Suspended through March 31 - All combat sports events in California × Curling - Cancelled: Women's World Curling Championships scheduled for March 14-22 in Prince George, Canada, a 2022 Olympic qualifying event Figure Skating - Cancelled: World Figure Skating Championships scheduled for Montreal March 16-22, International Skating Union to consider possibility of staging a 2020 championships not before October Football - Suspended: MLS season for 30 days from March 12 - Cancelled: US men's friendlies v Netherlands in Eindhoven on March 26 and v Wales in Cardiff on March 30 - Cancelled: US women's friendlies v Australia in Sandy, Utah on April 10 and v Brazil on April 14 in San Jose, California - Cancelled: Mexico men's friendlies v Czech Republic in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 26 and v Greece in Arlington, Texas, on March 29 Golf - Postponed: The Masters, first men's major of the year that was scheduled for April 9-12 at Augusta National - Suspended: US PGA Tour season, including cancellation of the final three rounds of the Players Championship, The Valspar Championship, the WGC Match-Play, Corales Putacana Resort Championship in the Dominican Republic and the Texas Open - Postponed: Three LPGA tournaments in March and April, including the April 2-5 ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California, the first major on the 2020 golf calendar Ice hockey - Suspended: NHL regular season from March 12 - Cancelled: Women's World Championship to be held in Canada from March 31 to April 10 Motor racing - Cancelled: First four races of IndyCar season, the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, GP of Alabama, GP of Long Beach and IndyCar Challenge at Austin Texas - Postponed: NASCAR stock car races March 14 at Atlanta, March 22 at Homestead-Miami Rugby - Suspended: Major League Rugby, 30 games into a season scheduled to run through May, for 30 days Tennis - Cancelled: Indian Wells ATP Masters and WTA tournament scheduled for March 11-22 - Cancelled: Miami Open ATP Masters and WTA tournament scheduled for March 23-April 5 - Cancelled: Houston ATP tournament April 6-12 cancelled as part of ATP Tour worldwide six-week suspension - Cancelled: Charleston WTA tournament April 6-12

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