Sydney Sweeney Ad Sparks Athlete Outcry | Durham News

Sydney Sweeney’s latest ad for sports prediction platform Novig is sparking outrage from female athletes who say it sexualizes women in sports, reducing their achievements to appearance. Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus and sprinter Amy Hunt led the backlash, emphasizing athleticism over aesthetics. Former gymnasts and rugby players echoed the frustration, pointing to decades of struggle for respect based on skill—not looks. In response, Sweeney shared images from ESPN’s “Body Issue,” defending her stance amid past controversies—including a divisive American Eagle campaign. The brand and Sweeney’s team remain silent as the debate rages on about how female athletes are portrayed—and whether they’re finally being seen for what they’ve earned. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://abc11.com/post/novig-video-response-female-athletes-accuse-sydney-sweeney-ad-sexualizing-women-sports/19835511/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/081d49e864130c2b Report issues to [email protected].