Female Athletes Push Back Against Sydney Sweeney’s Viral Sports Commercial

Published on September 15th, 2026 at 11:35 AM by Olivia Bourgeois

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Female Athletes Push Back Against Sydney Sweeney’s Viral Sports Commercial — Natasha Gargiulo / Cogeco Média

The Beat Breakfast Club's Natasha breaks down the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's new sports betting commercial. While marketers celebrate the viral attention, female athletes and critics raise concerns about the over-sexualization of women's sports and the message it sends.

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Female Athletes Push Back Against Sydney Sweeney’s Viral Sports Commercial

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