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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
WTA gives ranking protection for players who freeze eggs
The WTA has introduced a new measure to protect the ranking of players who freeze their eggs or embryos (Dylan Buell) Women tennis players who take time out of the game to freeze eggs or embryos will have their ranking protected, the WTA Tour announced on Wednesday. Players ranked from one to 750 in singles or doubles who spend at least 10 consecutive weeks out of competition for a "fertility protection procedure" are eligible. Advertisement The ranking can be used to enter up to three tournaments but the policy does not apply to the premier 1000 events. The special ranking will be based on the 12-week average of a player's WTA ranking from eight weeks prior to the start of their out-of-competition period. Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion, told the BBC the rule will reduce the pressure on players to return to the court too quickly. Stephens said she had twice previously used the off-season to freeze her eggs. The 32-year-old said in the WTA statement that she was "incredibly proud of our sport in recognising the importance of fertility treatments for female athletes". Advertisement "For any woman, the conversation of family life versus a career is nuanced and complex," she said. "The WTA has now created a safe space for players to explore options and to make the best decisions for themselves." The WTA said in a statement that the "Fertility Protection Special Entry Ranking Rule" would enhance the existing package of benefits to help players combine family life with tennis. WTA CEO Portia Archer said: "We understand that professional athletes can face a dilemma between focusing on their career and starting a family, and we are committed to supporting WTA players as they navigate and balance the choices associated with career and family." Advertisement In March the WTA and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the introduction of a maternity fund programme, giving players paid maternity leave for up to 12 months and access to grants for fertility treatments. The PIF is a global partner of the WTA Tour. jw/kca/mw
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Peacock's NBA coverage is going to look a lot different than TV
Published May 12, 2025 • 2 minute read INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 11: Obi Toppin #1 of the Indiana Pacers attempts a layup while being guarded by Max Strus #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Photo by Dylan Buell / Photographer: Dylan Buell/Getty Comcast Corp.'s NBCUniversal plans to make the National Basketball Association a central part of its Peacock streaming service, highlighted by new viewing experiences customized for NBA games. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account At a presentation to advertisers Monday, the company showed off new options for watching games on mobile as well as augmented reality graphics that fans can turn on while streaming a game live. NBC also plans to introduce an online basketball contest for viewers with outcomes based on real-life results. Philadelphia-based Comcast joined Walt Disney Co. and Inc. last summer in signing a $76 billion media rights deal with the NBA that kicks off with the new season in October. The 11-year agreement left out Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., the parent of the TNT cable network, which had a decades-long broadcast partnership with the league. Warner Bros. later negotiated the right to air some NBA games internationally. Comcast received the biggest package from the league, with about 100 regular-season games and multiple post-season games for NBC and Peacock. Around 50 of those games will be exclusive to Peacock. The company has already made sports a major focus for Peacock and used the 2024 Olympics as a way to lure in new streaming subscribers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. If an NBA game is showing on Peacock, viewers will see a live preview when they open the app and can click directly into the game. Fans can also rewind directly to game highlights and switch to different camera views, including a 'Celeb Cam' that shows the reactions of famous spectators. There are also vertical video options for viewing highlights and live games on mobile. Through Peacock Performance View, fans will be able to switch on AR graphics that reveal details about the game. For example, an overlay shows the statistical likelihood of a player successfully making a shot depending on where they are on the court. The percentage changes in real time as they move closer or farther away from the basket. Viewers can also see pop-up graphics of each player's name that follow them as they run around the court. The company will also debut Peacock ScoreCard, an online game where fans can choose a Bingo-like scorecard centered on a team or theme and earn points based on what happens in the games. Peacock commentators will show leaderboards on-air that include the usernames of the top ScoreCard players. Some of the new viewing experiences will be introduced later in the season. Unlike streaming rivals like Disney+ and Warner Bros.'s Max, Peacock has yet to become profitable. Comcast reported in its first-quarter earnings last month that while the streaming service saw its customers grow to 41 million, it had an adjusted loss of $215 million. Disney's ESPN, which also airs NBA games, is set to reveal new details about its new streaming service, including its name and price, on Tuesday. Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA World
