March of Dimes, Money Moves, and F1 Academy

In this episode of Mixed Doubles, Maggie shares her unique experience as a seat filler at the prestigious March of Dimes luncheon and discusses her surprise encounter with sports celebrities. They highlight the significance of the new U.S. women's professional lacrosse league (WLL) and its 2025 debut aimed at preparing for the 2028 LA Olympics. Josh then celebrates Coco Gauff's remarkable earnings and Michelle Kang's $30 million philanthropic investment in U.S. women's soccer. The podcast also discusses the new WNBA expansion teams, including the Toronto Tempo, and the Women's Track Athlete of the Year awards. They wrap up with insights into the Formula One Academy and the PWHL's strategic moves to popularize women's hockey. Listen in! 00:31 An Inside Look at the March of Dimes Luncheon 04:39 Big Plays and Big Players 04:56 The Rise of Women's Lacrosse League 06:43 Coco Gauff: A Year of Success 08:10 Michelle Kang's Major Investment in Women's Soccer 09:05 NIL Deals and College Basketball Stars 14:16 PWHL's Takeover Tour and Strategic Moves 15:54 AbbI Pulling and the F1 Academy 22:29 NWSL Championship Highlights 26:03 WNBA Expansion and Coaching Changes 30:28 World Athletic Awards and Personal Reflections 33:02 College Reflections and Career Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices