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  • Cleveland Executive Director Named 2024 Honoree of NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Award

    The NCAA has announced Barbara Anthony, Executive Director and co-founder of Play Gap, a Cleveland-based nonprofit, as one of the recipients of the 2024 NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Award.

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    Bridging the Play Gap: Empowering women through sports

    1-9-24: BVM Sports writes about the progression of Play Gap as an organization in connecting women’s sports throughout Northeast Ohio.

  • Local Journalism Worth Reading From 2023

    12-22-23: The New York Times selected the Right Down Euclid article about Play Gap as one of the best pieces of local journalism in the year.

  • Addressing the adult ‘play gap’ where the majority of athletes compete

    11-26-23: This Cleveland.com article talks about the importance of participating in sports as adults and the origins of Play Gap.

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    Play Gap is leading a cultural shift in women’s sports in Cleveland and beyond

    11-17-23: Right Down Euclid discusses the importance of women’s sports and the evolution of Play Gap as an organization.

  • Female athlete puts focus on women's sports with her podcast

    7-20-23: Video and article about Board President, Elizabeth Emery, and Board Member, Lisa Thuer, and their efforts to increase visibility to women's sports.

  • Competition, fun highlight the 2023 National Senior Games Softball Championship in Columbus

    The 2023 National Senior Games Softball Championship presented by Humana came to Columbus, Ohio this May 2023.

  • 25 Best Women Sports Blogs and Websites

    NOWSA’s In the Know blog was ranked among the top 25 women’s sports blogs to read in 2023 by Feedspot.

  • Sports can Play a Major Role in Life after College

    Cleveland State University recaps our former student athlete panel and how sports impact their careers and public lives.

  • Northcoast Vintage Softball team defies aging in competitive sports, inspiring youth

    Go behind the scenes of the 45+ women’s softball league, Northcoast Vintage Softball, in this News 5 Cleveland story.

  • As Watson's first home game approaches, discussions ensue about women and sports culture

    Spectrum News 1 interviews NOWSA Executive Director, Barb Anthony, about how current events prompt broader discussion on how women are portrayed in sports culture.

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    Browns, Bridgestone Announce Winners of 3rd Annual First and Ten Grants Program

    NOWSA has been selected as a $1,500 grant recipient for the Cleveland Brown’s 2022 First and Ten Grant program.

  • NOWSA End of the Year Fundraising

    The Cleveland Women’s Journal recaps our mission and end of the year fundraising campaign for 2022. See the full piece on page 22 of their digital magazine.

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    Cleveland Soccer Group makes an announcement on the future of pro soccer in Northeast Ohio

    WKYC discusses the professional men’s soccer team coming to Cleveland. Watch the announcement video here and the shoutout to NOWSA beginning at 12:20.

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    MLS Officials Made a Site Visit to Cleveland About Possible Expansion Team in Development League as Local Group Pushes for Soccer

    Cleveland Scene highlights the opportunity underway for new men and women’s soccer teams to come to Cleveland.

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    Women Will Be a Huge Part of Ohio Sports Betting Market

    PlayOHIO discusses the opportunity for women in sports betting and how women in Ohio relate to sports as athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans.

  • Gold Medal Cyclist Shares Importance of Spotlighting Women Athletes

    Spectrum News 1 interviews NOWSA Board President, Elizabeth Emery, about her sports experiences, the importance of representation, and the growth of her podcast, Hear Her Sports.

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    Women in Sports Panel in Cleveland Addresses Title IX's Historic Path, Ways to Move Forward

    Cleveland.com recaps NOWSA's Title IX anniversary event and the next steps needed to drive change for women in sport.

  • Kids that Tri Cleveland Transforms Lives Through Sport

    The USA Triathlon Foundation highlights how Kids that Tri Cleveland has transformed triathlons into a vehicle for lasting impact on the lives of local youth participants.

  • 'Huge Accomplishment': Ohio State Women's Basketball Tournament Run Inspires Young Athletes

    This 10 WBNS piece shows how the OSU women's basketball is inspiring young, local players and features quotes from NOWSA co-founder, Barb Anthony, and Leslie Masterpaul of Cleveland State University.

  • Athletes, Coaches Hope Ohio State's National Championship Win Paves the Way to Grow Women's Hockey

    10 WBNS in Columbus talks about the growth of women's hockey leading to the Ohio State University's National Championship win, featuring interviews with the Cleveland Baron's own, Lisa Wynn, and NOWSA's co-founder, Elise Bigley.

  • Founders of Women’s Youngstown Leagues want to Change Female Representation in Sports

    Mahoning Matters discusses the intersection of mental health and economics with adult women's sports participation, sharing how the Youngstown Steel Valley Rugby Football Club has seen these challenges first hand with their athletes.

  • Social worker creates space for women to play sports after high school, college

    This Spectrum News 1 video follows NOWSA co-founder and Executive Director, Barbara Anthony, as she recounts her sports background and the mission of the organization.

  • Northeast Ohio Women’s Sports Alliance making sure women get their spot in the competitive arena

    News 5 Cleveland spotlighted NOWSA and several of our partner teams in this October 2021 video and article about the increase of women's sports throughout Northeast Ohio.

  • Stronger Together- The Emerging Women's Sports

    In the August/September edition of the Cleveland Women's Journal, NOWSA is highlighted on page 15 discussing how to support the women you know who play community sports.

  • Biles's Olympics withdrawal sparks conversation about athletes and mental health

    News 5 Cleveland covers Simone Biles's decision to withdraw from the gymnastics team final and the mental health challenges faced by athletes of all levels. Featuring interview footage from NOWSA Executive Director, Barb Anthony.

  • Cleveland Riff Joins NOWSA

    Major League Quidditch (MLQ) showcases how the local Cleveland Riff team has joined forces with NOWSA to promote opportunities for women in sports.

  • Northeast Ohio Women’s Sports Alliance becomes non-profit, holds inaugural fundraising campaign

    Cleveland.com covers the creation of NOWSA, our partner organizations, and the launch of our founding donor campaign.