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14 September 2026

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

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Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

An ad campaign featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash from female athletes who say it sexualizes women in sports.

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