“Hope is something you need to deserve,” the 16-year-old from Sweden said in an interview with The Washington Post, as she continues her push for global leaders to take more aggressive action.
— Read on beta.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/09/13/teen-activist-greta-thunberg-takes-her-youth-climate-campaign-washington/

A quick look at any recent Toronto Blue Jays box score has “Bichette” leading off, followed by “Biggio,” and then “Guerrero?”
— Read on www.addisonindependent.com/sports/karl-lindholm-father-son

Rhea Butcher is a Los Angeles-based comedian from outside Cleveland, Ohio. They have appeared on Adam Ruins Everything, Comedy Central, Conan and more. I spoke
— Read on www.studlife.com/sports/2019/09/12/good-things-rhea-butcher-on-softball-history-and-comedy/

NEW YORK – Yankees assistant general manager Jean Afterman thinks the inclusion of Raquel Ferreira as part of a quartet running baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox is a step forward for women in the sport.Red Sox president of baseball…
— Read on www.concordmonitor.com/

As the new school year begins, Scout leaders on the ground are vying for the future of an organization facing threats from all sides.
— Read on beta.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/lawsuits-possible-bankruptcy-declining-members-is-there-a-future-for-the-boy-scouts/2019/09/11/54699d6a-ce53-11e9-8c1c-7c8ee785b855_story.html

Recently, Lois Youngen threw out the first pitch at a game in Eugene, Oregon. She was 55 feet from home plate at a Class A baseball game.It was a strike.Youngen, who will be 86 in October, was being honored that night with her own bobble head doll.Reams have already been written about this local woman, born in Ragersville, raised in LeRoy, Ohio, a professional baseball player for 12 years. In 1951, at the age of 17, she made her debut with the Fort Wayne Daisies of the All-American Girls
— Read on www.timesreporter.com/news/20190911/savvy-senior-remembering-fort-wayne-daisies

The iconic green army men are getting an all-female platoon.
— Read on www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a28941840/plastic-army-women/

A bill passed by the State Assembly would allow college athletes to make endorsement deals. It is expected to reach the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/sports/college-athlete-pay-california.html

The Boston Slammers, an all-girls baseball travel team made up of girls from across Boston neighborhoods, put up a strong showing at the recent Baseball for All (BFA) National Girls Baseball Tournament in Illinois. Held Aug. 1-4, winning the 13 and Under Championship and placing 3rd and 4th in other age groups. The Slammers sent […]
— Read on www.jamaicaplainnews.com/2019/09/09/boston-slammers-girls-baseball-teams-shine-at-national-championships

Ferreira is in her 21st season with the franchise
— Read on www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-promote-four-person-group-after-firing-dombrowski-raquel-ferreira-becomes-highest-ranking-woman-in-mlb/

Since the 1970s, Major League Baseball clubs have generally added more and more minor league affiliates. In 1979, there were an average of 4.7 affiliates per ma…
— Read on fivethirtyeight.com/features/do-we-even-need-minor-league-baseball/

“Campo de Sueños,” an art exhibit in Sacramento State’s University Union, is showcasing the Mexican American history of baseball and softball in Sacramento until Sept. 19. The exhibit held its opening reception on Thursday, complete with a panel discussion featuring members of the Mexican American baseball community. Mark Ocegueda, current assistant professor of history at…
— Read on statehornet.com/2019/09/sac-state-mexican-american-baseball-art-gallery/

Mastercard is pushing hard to solve America’s STEM crisis — and boost their own workforce — by showing 1 million middle school girls they have what it takes to play a pivotal role in the technology landscape of the future, particularly in encryption, fraud detection, biometrics and data analysis.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/09/07/mastercard-is-betting-on-middle-school-girls-to-detect-cyberthreats.html

“On July 4, 1992 the movie, “A League of Their Own” made its debut and the world of women’s sports was changed forever. The world was introduced to professional women’s baseball, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and to Rockford and your Peaches. For that we owe a great deal to Penny Marshall, director and driving force behind the movie…”
— Read on www.rrstar.com/opinion/20190907/penny-marshall-showed-us-baseball-matters-to-women

Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi grew up in a home that valued public service and followed different paths within the military.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2019/09/07/first-sisters-become-army-generals-say-it-was-not-game-chance-it-is-hard-work/

After garnering international attention with her viral video, ESPN is recognizing her in a network wide segment and that has led to a celebration in her home town.

— Read on globalnews.ca/news/5866787/espn-whitby-ashlynn-jolicoeur/

At the newly opened Chase Center, hundreds of young women were treated to a celebrity guest, at a special “Sweatworking” event with the theme: ‘Girls’ Equity & Equality + Financial Health’.
— Read on abc7news.com/society/stephen-curry-surprises-hundreds-of-bay-area-girls-at-chase-center-event/5517152/

Team Ontario came away victorious in Baseball Canada’s 21U Women’s Invitational Championship, but Ottawa pitcher Elizabeth Plamondon said the real winner of the weekend is the sport of women’s baseball.
— Read on sportsottawa.com/2019/08/27/team-ontario-player-savours-victory-in-her-hometown-but-says-21u-nationals-in-ottawa-was-a-win-for-all-of-womens-baseball/

Amazon’s “A League of Their Own” is currently casting, along with other projects.
— Read on www.backstage.com/magazine/article/whats-casting-a-league-of-their-own-amazon-68917/

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Participation in High School Sports Registers First Decline in 30 Years – NFHS

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Baseball is America’s pastime, but prices on its China-made gear are about to rise as the trade war escalates. Golf, lacrosse, basketball and other sports will feel the pinch, too.
— Read on www.propublica.org/article/baseball-tariffs-everything-you-need-to-play-is-made-in-china

Why I became a women’s cricket umpire: Afia Amin’s story | – geosuper.tv
— Read on www.geosuper.tv/latest/2574-why-i-became-a-womens-cricket-umpire-afia-amins-story

Harvard Baseball’s Complex Racial History: William Clarence Matthews and the Southern Road Trips | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
— Read on www.thecrimson.com/article/2019/9/3/wcm-feature/

Women entrepreneurship continues to be on the rise globally, despite existing gender-related cultural biases that can be roadblocks impeding women from
— Read on www.alizila.com/believe-in-yourself-and-just-do-it-advice-from-female-entrepreneurs/

As countries around the world prep for skateboarding’s Olympic debut, these tweens and teens are reaping the benefits.
— Read on www.ozy.com/acumen/whats-behind-the-global-rise-of-young-female-skateboarders/96264

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Zhang Weili’s victory in 42 seconds to win the UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion has elevated the Chinese prospect to stardom.
— Read on www.sportscasting.com/

Maiden, a yacht powered by an all-female crew that is making its way around the world, pulled out of San Francisco this morning and is making its way to Los Angeles.
— Read on abc7news.com/5503241/

It’s a tense game between Harlem and Washington Heights in August at Marcus Garvey Park. Two on, two outs, bottom of fifth with Harlem up at bat. The winner get…
— Read on theundefeated.com/features/harlem-little-league-is-still-going-strong-after-30-years/

Julia Morales lives up to inspiring, dynamic roots – La Vida Baseball
— Read on www.lavidabaseball.com/la-vida-voices-julia-morales/

Rockford, IL PLAY BALL Event with the International Women’s Baseball Center in PLAY BALL 2019
— Read on mlbplayball.leagueapps.com/events/1128646-rockford-il-play-ball-event-with-the-international-womens-baseball-center

Eventbrite – IWBC and the Penny Marshall Celebration Committee presents Penny Marshall Celebration/”Play Ball for Penny” VIP Reception – Friday, September 13, 2019 at Indoor City Market, Rockford, IL. Find event and ticket information.
— Read on www.eventbrite.com/e/penny-marshall-celebrationplay-ball-for-penny-vip-reception-tickets-66981006995

Leadership for a Changing World
— Read on www.womensfundingnetwork.org/women-funded-2019/

3rd Annual Women In Baseball Night With The Charlotte Knights – CN2 News
— Read on www.cn2.com/3rd-annual-women-in-baseball-night-with-the-charlotte-knights/

Alicia Napoleon – Wikipedia
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If things start going south for Schemelle Baldwin sometime during her title bout against WBA super middleweight champion Alicia Napoleon tonight, the challenger from Delaware may wish that Napoleon was allowed to play baseball for a living. Yes, baseball.
— Read on www.boxingscene.com/alicia-napoleon-very-motivated-by-fight-equality–142091

Greta Thunberg refused to fly across the Atlantic to attend United Nations climate summits.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/08/28/teen-climate-activist-refused-take-gas-guzzling-plane-un-summit-she-just-arrived-by-boat/

She was 36.
— Read on www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a28843412/jessi-combs-killed-in-land-speed-record-crash/

Jessi Combs – Wikipedia
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“If she’s going to do this, she’ll do it.” That’s what trainer James Galanis said about Lloyd’s interest in kicking for an NFL team next season. Galanis…
— Read on www.ozy.com/presidential-daily-brief/pdb-96421/goal-96439

The University of Notre Dame baseball team will be conducting open tryouts ahead of the 2019-20 season. The tryouts will be held at Frank Eck Stadium on Tuesday, September 3rd at 5:30 pm.
— Read on und.com/baseball-to-hold-open-tryouts-on-sept-3/

After losing their first matchup 13-5, the Oxford Wildcats came back to beat the LWF Mystic 11-10 and 13-9, in the title games of the U-12 girls’ provincial championships, held in Antigonish Aug. 16 to 18.

The host North Nova Highlanders
— Read on www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/community/antigonish-hosts-provincial-girls-baseball-tournament-345285/

“I like having the bat in my hands,” said Taylor Wheat, age 9. “I like being behind the plate.”
— Read on www.woodtv.com/news/kzoo-and-bc/richland-baseball-player-sets-her-goals-high/

New Carroll assistant AD Bianca Smith has a goal to coach baseball at the highest possible level, and she’s already got on-field MLB experience.
— Read on www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2019/08/26/new-carroll-ad-bianca-smith-has-mlb-experience-and-aspires-more/2085925001/

HARTLEY’S SPORT SHORTS: Saturday, August 24th – My Prince George Now
— Read on www.myprincegeorgenow.com/106335/hartleys-sport-shorts-saturday-august-24th/

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — He ambles through the sprawling house, through the trove of treasures from a most interesting life, taking one last look at the autographed baseballs and signed jerseys, boxing gloves and football helmets, Olympic pins and an oil painting of Hank Aaron. Every memento comes with a story. Like Herschel Walker’s framed No. 34 jersey from his final season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
— Read on abc3340.com/sports/more-sports/column-hope-springs-eternal-as-a-sports-collection-is-shed

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico — Canada’s women’s baseball team has qualified for next year’s World Cup.The Canadians could have booked their ticket with a win on Saturday over Mexico at a qualifier . . .
— Read on www.timescolonist.com/sports/canadian-women-s-baseball-team-qualifies-for-2020-world-cup-1.23926490

As the Reno Aces wrap up their season, KUNR’s Stephanie Serrano sat down with Emily Jaenson, the team’s general manager and the only female GM in Triple-A
— Read on www.kunr.org/post/reno-aces-gm-emily-jaenson-female-leadership-and-season-highlights

For the majority of her life, Betsy Haugh has been around sports. Growing up, she says most family vacations were spent at tournaments instead of the beach
— Read on www.wvtf.org/post/minor-league-g-m-haugh-loves-coming-work