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Eyes On
Big Plays in Sports Pay
The Story
Female athletes are finally scoring some real money.
It’s about time.
You can say that again. Even though the USWNT lost the World Cup, they still brought home their biggest payout yet: $3.25 million. That’s thanks in part to last year’s US Soccer Federation agreement, which leveled the playing (err, paying) field for the women’s and men’s national teams. Canada and England (more on the Lionesses’ loss below) are making equal pay moves too. Meanwhile, American college athletes have been able to cash in on their name, image, and likeness (NIL) — leading to some major pay days for women. In the tennis world, the USTA is celebrating 50 years of equal pay — a move that pushed other grand slams to do the same. Still, female athletes have to keep an eye on the scoreboard when it comes to compensation.
Go on.
The prize money at this year’s Women’s World Cup ($110 million) is only about one-quarter of what the men earned at last year’s World Cup. The disparity means female soccer players at this year’s tourney are reportedly making 25 cents to every dollar the men made. In college sports, NIL deal projections show LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne earning about $3.5 million, former Miami basketball stars Haley and Hanna Cavinder nearing $2 million, and LSU basketball phenom Angel Reese bringing in more than $1.5 million. But Dunne and Reese are the only women in a top 10 list of the highest NIL valuations. The reason? One report found NIL compensation largely benefits football and men’s basketball student athletes.
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Changes in the last few years have made it possible for some female athletes to earn big. Now, there’s hope that growing interest in women’s sports can help even more women and leagues cash in.
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⚽️ In (more) sports…
Spain scored a spot in history with its first-ever Women’s World Cup victory, fending off England (1-0) after Olga Carmona’s goal in the first half. That’s as Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Sunisa Lee are getting ready to stick it at the US Gymnastics Championships. Also on track: Sha’Carri Richardson’s run for the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
🙃 In adulting…
The latest flex: Gyms that let people work where they sweat. Plus, meeting up with a couple of, well, couple friends is apparently great for relationships. But if you’re having trouble finding the right match, it may be because everyone’s breaking up.
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Sunday Scaries, Who?
Here’s one tip for a better start to your week.
Have your summer adventures left you feeling a bit drained? There’s a name for that: travel fatigue. The planning before a big trip, changes to your routine, and jet lag can leave you feeling burned out and unmotivated. The good news: There are steps you can take to avoid feeling this way. We rounded up some tips, including suggestions from Skimm HQ’rs...
Adjust your sleep schedule. If you’re switching time zones, try setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier or later in the direction you’re traveling. That’ll help prep your circadian rhythm for the shift home. On your first night back, especially after an international trip, try sleeping at a normal bedtime. Skimm HQ’r Sophie Riese, senior manager of consumer insights in data & analytics, says this helps her “get back to a more normal sleep cycle quickly.“
Extend the OOO. Give yourself a buffer day between your arrival home and return to work so you have time to unpack and unwind. “It makes a huge difference to take [a] day to decompress from your vacation travels and get back into work,” says Skimm HQ’r Sam Nicles, senior social media manager.
Get moving. Odds are, you probably had to sit through a long flight or car ride. Light exercise like stretching, walking or unpacking can give you an energy boost. Skimm HQ’r Sarah Title, branded content writer, says unpacking right after a trip also helps “provide some closure” on her travels.
Prep your home. There’s nothing worse than coming home to a long to-do list after a trip. Consider cleaning your home before leaving on vacation. Or, order your groceries ahead of time, like on the ride home from the airport. Skimm HQ’r Morgan Ballard, lifecycle automation manager, says having food delivered right after she arrives helps her “fuel up for unpacking and [get] back to reality.”
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