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Topic: Advocacy - August 23 2024
Breaking Barriers: How Zia Cooke Shattered Gender Stereotypes to Excel on the Basketball Court

Before the historic Los Angeles Sparks versus Connecticut Suns matchup at Boston’s TD Garden, we spoke with Sparks guard Zia Cooke about how her sports journey, inspired by her brother and football experience, highlights the importance of challenging traditional gender roles in sports. Her story underscores how breaking these stereotypes is crucial for advancing women’s sports and reflects the growing recognition and popularity of the WNBA.

By: Katie Swatek

VIS Creator

Topic: Advocacy

August 23 2024

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Image source: Steve Marcus

The Los Angeles Sparks gave the Connecticut Sun a run for their money in the first ever WNBA game played in Boston’s TD Garden arena on Tuesday night. Trailing in the third quarter, the Sparks reclaimed the lead scoring the first seven points of the fourth quarter. But the Sun’s player of the game, DiJonai Carrington, didn’t back down, leading her team to clinch a 69-61 victory in the last four minutes of the game.  Despite falling short 61-69, the Sparks continue to demonstrate the...
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