Last week, Julie Stewart-Binks sat in an empty lounge on the rooftop of a hotel near her apartment in New York City. She is about to watch a clip from her time as a Fox Sports host and reporter. It is a moment that she thinks about often, but one that she has never wanted to relive in full. She hits play on the video, then her hands jerk back toward her chest, as if bracing for a blow.
In the clip, Stewart-Binks, then a 28-year-old Fox Sports 1 on-air personality, is on the set of a pop-up show – “Jason Whitlock’s House Party By the Bay” – for the 2016 Super Bowl in San Francisco. The set is meant to evoke a Super Bowl party. Red Solo cups. Beers chilling in an ice bucket on the coffee table. Whitlock and the day’s guest – New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski – are behind a desk; Stewart-Binks is on a gray couch flanking them.
The group is discussing Gronkowski’s disclosure that he moonlighted as a stripper in college. Stewart-Binks then says: “If you have a chance to make some more money, using maybe me as an example, do you want to show us a little ‘Magic Mike?’” (A reference to the 2012 movie about male exotic dancers.) Gronkowski, a little surprised, asks Stewart-Binks if she wants a lap dance, to which she replies: “Yeah.” Gronkowski seems to be stalling. He asks about music and remarks: “Where are your friends? I would need, like, a bachelorette party?” Stewart-Binks keeps urging him on, as does Whitlock, and Gronkowski eventually moves from behind the desk, over to the couch. He dances briefly in front of Stewart-Binks, then straddles her and thrusts his hips toward her, grinding on her as the cameras roll. Stewart-Binks, laughing, takes out some crumpled dollar bills and hands them to Gronkowski. The dancing lasts about six seconds.
As she watches the clip, Stewart-Binks’ face reddens and her chest breaks out in hives. She begins to cry. “I will spend my entire life trying to make up for this,” she says, wiping away tears with a shaking hand. “I will die trying to make up for this moment that’s clearly not who I am.”
The Gronkowski segment was the defining moment in Stewart-Binks’ four years at FS1 (2013-16). As the clip spread across the internet, FS1 was derided as a “circus act,” but Stewart-Binks took the brunt of the criticism. She was accused of setting back the efforts of women working in sports journalism and betraying feminism entirely. Some of the criticism came from friends and colleagues.
Now, she wants those critics to know why she participated in the segment, and providing that context requires sharing what she says happened to her in the days beforehand.
On Friday, Stewart-Binks, 37, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Fox and Charlie Dixon, an executive vice president and head of content at Fox Sports and FS1, the company’s sports network. In that lawsuit, she alleges that about a week before the Gronkowski segment she was sexually assaulted by Dixon during a meeting at a hotel that he organized under the auspices of talking about her Super Bowl week duties. Dixon is also a defendant in a lawsuit filed earlier this month by former FS1 hairstylist Noushin Faraji. In Faraji’s complaint, she claimed that “executives and talent were allowed to physically and verbally abuse workers with impunity,” and she alleged that Dixon groped her at a co-worker’s birthday party in January 2017, among other allegations.
Dixon did not respond to text, voice and email messages seeking comment. Fox Sports said in a statement: “These allegations are from over eight years ago. At the time, we promptly hired a third-party firm to investigate and addressed the matter based on their findings.”
Days after the alleged assault, when producers in San Francisco told her that FS1 wanted a viral moment out of Gronkowski, she said she never considered the implications of the stunt, only what would happen if she refused with Dixon watching from the set. “I was in a really f—ed-up place that I could not tell people about,” she said.
In her complaint, Stewart-Binks said she detailed the allegations against Dixon to a Fox human resources official in 2017 but that Fox “egregiously made the deliberate decision to protect Dixon and allow a sexual predator to remain an executive at Fox for nearly a decade.”
“They knew and didn’t do anything about it,” Stewart-Binks said in an interview earlier this month. “It meant they didn’t care about the damage done to me and how it affected others.” She then added: “This has been accepted for so long. I’m sitting here wanting it to be different.”
Stewart-Binks grew up in Toronto, and her mother was a broadcast reporter and her father worked in the medical device industry. She played right wing on a boys’ house league hockey team and also trained as a figure skater and a cellist.
She attended Queen’s University and obtained degrees in both drama and physical and health education but developed a passion for broadcasting and later got a master’s degree in international broadcast journalism from what is now known as City St George’s, University of London.
Her entry into sports journalism in Canada was scrappy and unglamorous. She covered Ontario Hockey League games on a volunteer basis, staying at a friend’s house in Kingston, then taking a bus to Niagara, where she’d bunk with her grandmother in a retirement community. Later, as a reporter and anchor for CTV in Regina, Saskatchewan, she drove across the Canadian prairies shooting and editing sports television packages on curling and anchoring the nightly newscasts. To save money, she lived out of a friend’s basement.
In 2013, she was plucked out of relative obscurity by an agent at Octagon (the late John Ferriter) and flown to Los Angeles to meet with Fox Sports executives and screen test for the launch of FS1. She was hired by the fledgling network as an update anchor and went on to host “Fox Soccer Daily.” She also worked as a sideline reporter for Major League Soccer, hosted FS1’s coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics and covered the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She spent 65 days on the road that summer and was tabbed as one of Awful Announcing’s “Rising Stars.”
But, according to her complaint, by early 2016, her allies within FS1 — executives like Scott Ackerson and Rick Jaffe — had departed and a new regime — Dixon and fellow executive Jamie Horowitz — were in place with a new vision for the network.
Stewart-Binks still liked her job. She got to cover soccer and hockey – sports she loved – and work as an anchor and a host. She was part of a tight-knit group that helped launch FS1. But her future was uncertain. The network had until April 1, 2016, to pick up a one-year option in her contract. If it did not, she would lose a high-profile job. She felt she needed to show the Dixon-Horowitz regime that she was a versatile and dynamic talent.
When Whitlock requested her to be a part of his show during the 2016 Super Bowl week, she felt she had an opening to do that. And then Dixon asked her to come to his hotel, writing that he wanted to “go over expectation(s)” before a group meeting the next day, according to her complaint. After receiving that text, Stewart-Binks shared her excitement with a friend about getting face time with her boss and curated her outfit for the meeting – a suede jacket and designer heels – hoping to convey style and professionalism.
The lawsuit sets out in detail how they met at the bar at a hotel in Marina del Rey, Calif. She ordered a single glass of white wine. Dixon asked what she had been told about her role on Whitlock’s show during Super Bowl week. He then told her he didn’t think she should be going to the Super Bowl at all and that she was ill-suited to host and wasn’t funny or interesting or talented enough to draw in viewers.
In an interview, Stewart-Binks said she was shocked and confused by Dixon’s remarks. Why was he denigrating her so strongly, and, just before she went on an important assignment for the network? She tried to stay calm, even when he remarked, according to the complaint, that the only way anyone would be willing to watch her was if she “got up on this bar and took your top off” and then added: “You’re not hot enough to be a hot girl on TV.” She said in her interview with The Athletic that she responded to Dixon: “I didn’t get my master’s degree in ‘hot girl.’”
Stewart-Binks said Dixon’s tone then changed. He stopped criticizing her and asked about her professional aspirations. The complaint states that Dixon then ordered two beers from the bar and urged her to come to his room and drink them, adding that he had a great view from his balcony. She didn’t think it was a good idea, she said in her interview and in the complaint, but she felt she couldn’t say no to her boss.
“You have autonomy over yourself to say ‘no’ and leave. But you don’t, and you say ‘yes’ because he held the power to everything,” Stewart-Binks told The Athletic.
The legal complaint describes Dixon’s shirts – colorful tees with slogans and pictures – laid out on one of the beds in his room. Dixon suggested they step out on the balcony. Once outside, Dixon, according to the complaint, “swiftly pushed her against the wall of the hotel and pinned her arms to her side. With her arms forcefully held down and his body pressed against hers, Dixon tried to force his tongue into her mouth.” Stewart-Binks’ mouth remained shut but Dixon “ignored her, continuing to press against her body and lick her closed mouth. While keeping one of her arms pinned, he moved his other arm from pressing her upper elbow against the wall to her body and towards her chest. Stewart-Binks seized the moment of partial freedom to push him away, say ‘get off of me’ and rapidly leave the hotel room.”
Once in her car, she called the same friend with whom she had earlier shared her excitement about meeting with Dixon. “I remember getting a very upset phone call,” the friend told The Athletic. “It was the overall disappointment of ‘I can’t believe an executive did this.’” Stewart-Binks later called her mother, according to the complaint, and the two women concluded that it would imperil her career if she spoke out about what Dixon had allegedly done.
Stewart-Binks went back to work frightened about the implications of fending off Dixon and also what his remarks about her lack of talent meant for her career going forward. At a meeting the day after the alleged assault, she said Dixon ignored her. She believed her future was “very much hanging in the balance” as she arrived in San Francisco for Super Bowl week. Her anxiety was ramped up by producers there who were hell-bent to “make a moment” that would garner attention, she said.
“I was told … that I was not capable of being able to do a moment like this on television. And that I was not interesting, funny, talented, smart. And so I felt the need to prove that I was all in, and that I was not scared to do something like (the Gronkowski stunt). Had I not (done it), I would have felt like I failed and that I would have confirmed what (Dixon) told me.”
The reaction to her role in the Gronkowski segment surprised and stung her, she said in an interview. People she knew in the industry, some whom she considered friends, were among those voicing their disappointment with her choice to participate. Her co-worker and friend, Katie Nolan, told GQ that she disapproved of the bit. (Nolan later apologized to Stewart-Binks in a podcast and clarified her remarks.) Stewart-Binks recalled receiving a text message from Grant Wahl, the late Sports Illustrated soccer writer she admired, that read: “That’s not who you are.”
Fox promoted the Gronkowski segment on social media and elsewhere. The network got its viral moment. But when the backlash grew strong enough, Fox stopped, and the same men in the production meeting eager to “make a moment” went largely silent. Stewart-Binks’ bosses didn’t address the incident at length until six weeks later; Horowitz said at that time that he was supportive of Stewart-Binks for doing a “fun bit” and thought Gronkowski “maybe … took it a half step too far.”
In her lawsuit, Stewart-Binks said the network instructed her not to comment on the incident, and her agency, CAA, advised her to ride it out. Less than two months after the Super Bowl, Stewart-Binks was informed that Fox would not pick up her contract option with one executive telling her that there was “nothing for her to do here,” according to the complaint.
According to the complaint, Stewart-Binks was contacted by a Fox human resources official in June 2017 and asked about Horowitz’s behavior when Stewart-Binks worked at Fox Sports. Stewart-Binks didn’t have anything substantive to share about Horowitz, but the complaint states that she disclosed to the HR official what Dixon allegedly said to her in their January 2016 meeting and what allegedly happened in his hotel room afterward.
Horowitz was fired following the probe, but Dixon remained at the company.
After Fox, Stewart-Binks worked as a part-time soccer reporter for ESPN, a rinkside reporter for NHL on TNT, a host for BetRivers Sportsbook Network, did stand-up comedy, was a host for the CBC’s 2024 Olympic coverage, among other jobs. She’s continued to scrap to find work but believes the Gronkowski segment has impacted her ability to get other jobs.
When the Faraji lawsuit against Fox and Dixon was filed, Stewart-Binks received text messages from people she had told about her interactions with Dixon. On page eight of the 42-page complaint, there is a reference to a host who reported Dixon to the company. She believed that Faraji, with whom she worked at FS1, was referencing her. Reading about what Faraji allegedly endured was a “tipping point,” Stewart-Binks said. “I didn’t want to hold onto it anymore.”
Stewart-Binks said she has experienced bouts of self-doubt since leaving Fox Sports, Dixon’s criticism of her abilities still ringing in her ears. “I had a different view of what my life would be like than what it is. And I’m very grateful for everything I have. But sometimes I think … well, what could my life have been had this not happened?”
(Top photo: Hatnim Lee for The Athletic)
Julie Stewart-Binks on a career derailed by alleged sexual assault: ‘What could my life have been?’
In a recent interview, sports journalist Julie Stewart-Binks opened up about how her career was derailed by an alleged sexual assault that occurred early in her career. Stewart-Binks, who had been on the fast track to success in the sports media industry, revealed that the trauma of the assault led to a downward spiral that took years to overcome.
Stewart-Binks shared that the assault occurred while she was working at a major sports network, and that she felt pressured to keep quiet about it in order to protect her career. The emotional toll of the assault caused her to struggle with depression and anxiety, and she eventually left the industry altogether.
Reflecting on her career and the opportunities that were lost due to the assault, Stewart-Binks expressed a sense of regret and sadness. She wondered aloud, “What could my life have been if this hadn’t happened to me?”
Despite the setbacks she faced, Stewart-Binks has found a way to rebuild her life and pursue new opportunities outside of the sports media industry. She has become an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, using her platform to raise awareness and support others who have experienced similar traumas.
Stewart-Binks’ story is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact that sexual assault can have on the lives and careers of survivors. It serves as a call to action for the industry to do more to support and protect its employees, and to create a culture where survivors feel safe coming forward and seeking justice.
As Stewart-Binks continues to heal and move forward with her life, she remains hopeful that her story will inspire others to speak out and seek help. She is determined to use her voice to create positive change and to ensure that no one else has to endure the same struggles she faced.
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Last week, Julie Stewart-Binks sat in an empty lounge on the rooftop of a hotel near her apartment in New York City. She is about to watch a clip from her time as a Fox Sports host and reporter. It is a moment that she thinks about often, but one that she has never wanted to relive in full. She hits play on the video, then her hands jerk back toward her chest, as if bracing for a blow.
In the clip, Stewart-Binks, then a 28-year-old Fox Sports 1 on-air personality, is on the set of a pop-up show – “Jason Whitlock’s House Party By the Bay” – for the 2016 Super Bowl in San Francisco. The set is meant to evoke a Super Bowl party. Red Solo cups. Beers chilling in an ice bucket on the coffee table. Whitlock and the day’s guest – New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski – are behind a desk; Stewart-Binks is on a gray couch flanking them.
The group is discussing Gronkowski’s disclosure that he moonlighted as a stripper in college. Stewart-Binks then says: “If you have a chance to make some more money, using maybe me as an example, do you want to show us a little ‘Magic Mike?’” (A reference to the 2012 movie about male exotic dancers.) Gronkowski, a little surprised, asks Stewart-Binks if she wants a lap dance, to which she replies: “Yeah.” Gronkowski seems to be stalling. He asks about music and remarks: “Where are your friends? I would need, like, a bachelorette party?” Stewart-Binks keeps urging him on, as does Whitlock, and Gronkowski eventually moves from behind the desk, over to the couch. He dances briefly in front of Stewart-Binks, then straddles her and thrusts his hips toward her, grinding on her as the cameras roll. Stewart-Binks, laughing, takes out some crumpled dollar bills and hands them to Gronkowski. The dancing lasts about six seconds.
As she watches the clip, Stewart-Binks’ face reddens and her chest breaks out in hives. She begins to cry. “I will spend my entire life trying to make up for this,” she says, wiping away tears with a shaking hand. “I will die trying to make up for this moment that’s clearly not who I am.”
The Gronkowski segment was the defining moment in Stewart-Binks’ four years at FS1 (2013-16). As the clip spread across the internet, FS1 was derided as a “circus act,” but Stewart-Binks took the brunt of the criticism. She was accused of setting back the efforts of women working in sports journalism and betraying feminism entirely. Some of the criticism came from friends and colleagues.
Now, she wants those critics to know why she participated in the segment, and providing that context requires sharing what she says happened to her in the days beforehand.
On Friday, Stewart-Binks, 37, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Fox and Charlie Dixon, an executive vice president and head of content at Fox Sports and FS1, the company’s sports network. In that lawsuit, she alleges that about a week before the Gronkowski segment she was sexually assaulted by Dixon during a meeting at a hotel that he organized under the auspices of talking about her Super Bowl week duties. Dixon is also a defendant in a lawsuit filed earlier this month by former FS1 hairstylist Noushin Faraji. In Faraji’s complaint, she claimed that “executives and talent were allowed to physically and verbally abuse workers with impunity,” and she alleged that Dixon groped her at a co-worker’s birthday party in January 2017, among other allegations.
Dixon did not respond to text, voice and email messages seeking comment. Fox Sports said in a statement: “These allegations are from over eight years ago. At the time, we promptly hired a third-party firm to investigate and addressed the matter based on their findings.”
Days after the alleged assault, when producers in San Francisco told her that FS1 wanted a viral moment out of Gronkowski, she said she never considered the implications of the stunt, only what would happen if she refused with Dixon watching from the set. “I was in a really f—ed-up place that I could not tell people about,” she said.
In her complaint, Stewart-Binks said she detailed the allegations against Dixon to a Fox human resources official in 2017 but that Fox “egregiously made the deliberate decision to protect Dixon and allow a sexual predator to remain an executive at Fox for nearly a decade.”
“They knew and didn’t do anything about it,” Stewart-Binks said in an interview earlier this month. “It meant they didn’t care about the damage done to me and how it affected others.” She then added: “This has been accepted for so long. I’m sitting here wanting it to be different.”
Fox Sports executive vice president Charlie Dixon in 2018. (Travis P. Ball / Getty Images)
Stewart-Binks grew up in Toronto, and her mother was a broadcast reporter and her father worked in the medical device industry. She played right wing on a boys’ house league hockey team and also trained as a figure skater and a cellist.
She attended Queen’s University and obtained degrees in both drama and physical and health education but developed a passion for broadcasting and later got a master’s degree in international broadcast journalism from what is now known as City St George’s, University of London.
Her entry into sports journalism in Canada was scrappy and unglamorous. She covered Ontario Hockey League games on a volunteer basis, staying at a friend’s house in Kingston, then taking a bus to Niagara, where she’d bunk with her grandmother in a retirement community. Later, as a reporter and anchor for CTV in Regina, Saskatchewan, she drove across the Canadian prairies shooting and editing sports television packages on curling and anchoring the nightly newscasts. To save money, she lived out of a friend’s basement.
In 2013, she was plucked out of relative obscurity by an agent at Octagon (the late John Ferriter) and flown to Los Angeles to meet with Fox Sports executives and screen test for the launch of FS1. She was hired by the fledgling network as an update anchor and went on to host “Fox Soccer Daily.” She also worked as a sideline reporter for Major League Soccer, hosted FS1’s coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics and covered the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She spent 65 days on the road that summer and was tabbed as one of Awful Announcing’s “Rising Stars.”
But, according to her complaint, by early 2016, her allies within FS1 — executives like Scott Ackerson and Rick Jaffe — had departed and a new regime — Dixon and fellow executive Jamie Horowitz — were in place with a new vision for the network.
Stewart-Binks still liked her job. She got to cover soccer and hockey – sports she loved – and work as an anchor and a host. She was part of a tight-knit group that helped launch FS1. But her future was uncertain. The network had until April 1, 2016, to pick up a one-year option in her contract. If it did not, she would lose a high-profile job. She felt she needed to show the Dixon-Horowitz regime that she was a versatile and dynamic talent.
When Whitlock requested her to be a part of his show during the 2016 Super Bowl week, she felt she had an opening to do that. And then Dixon asked her to come to his hotel, writing that he wanted to “go over expectation(s)” before a group meeting the next day, according to her complaint. After receiving that text, Stewart-Binks shared her excitement with a friend about getting face time with her boss and curated her outfit for the meeting – a suede jacket and designer heels – hoping to convey style and professionalism.
The lawsuit sets out in detail how they met at the bar at a hotel in Marina del Rey, Calif. She ordered a single glass of white wine. Dixon asked what she had been told about her role on Whitlock’s show during Super Bowl week. He then told her he didn’t think she should be going to the Super Bowl at all and that she was ill-suited to host and wasn’t funny or interesting or talented enough to draw in viewers.
In an interview, Stewart-Binks said she was shocked and confused by Dixon’s remarks. Why was he denigrating her so strongly, and, just before she went on an important assignment for the network? She tried to stay calm, even when he remarked, according to the complaint, that the only way anyone would be willing to watch her was if she “got up on this bar and took your top off” and then added: “You’re not hot enough to be a hot girl on TV.” She said in her interview with The Athletic that she responded to Dixon: “I didn’t get my master’s degree in ‘hot girl.’”
Stewart-Binks said Dixon’s tone then changed. He stopped criticizing her and asked about her professional aspirations. The complaint states that Dixon then ordered two beers from the bar and urged her to come to his room and drink them, adding that he had a great view from his balcony. She didn’t think it was a good idea, she said in her interview and in the complaint, but she felt she couldn’t say no to her boss.
“You have autonomy over yourself to say ‘no’ and leave. But you don’t, and you say ‘yes’ because he held the power to everything,” Stewart-Binks told The Athletic.
The legal complaint describes Dixon’s shirts – colorful tees with slogans and pictures – laid out on one of the beds in his room. Dixon suggested they step out on the balcony. Once outside, Dixon, according to the complaint, “swiftly pushed her against the wall of the hotel and pinned her arms to her side. With her arms forcefully held down and his body pressed against hers, Dixon tried to force his tongue into her mouth.” Stewart-Binks’ mouth remained shut but Dixon “ignored her, continuing to press against her body and lick her closed mouth. While keeping one of her arms pinned, he moved his other arm from pressing her upper elbow against the wall to her body and towards her chest. Stewart-Binks seized the moment of partial freedom to push him away, say ‘get off of me’ and rapidly leave the hotel room.”
Once in her car, she called the same friend with whom she had earlier shared her excitement about meeting with Dixon. “I remember getting a very upset phone call,” the friend told The Athletic. “It was the overall disappointment of ‘I can’t believe an executive did this.’” Stewart-Binks later called her mother, according to the complaint, and the two women concluded that it would imperil her career if she spoke out about what Dixon had allegedly done.
Stewart-Binks went back to work frightened about the implications of fending off Dixon and also what his remarks about her lack of talent meant for her career going forward. At a meeting the day after the alleged assault, she said Dixon ignored her. She believed her future was “very much hanging in the balance” as she arrived in San Francisco for Super Bowl week. Her anxiety was ramped up by producers there who were hell-bent to “make a moment” that would garner attention, she said.
“I was told … that I was not capable of being able to do a moment like this on television. And that I was not interesting, funny, talented, smart. And so I felt the need to prove that I was all in, and that I was not scared to do something like (the Gronkowski stunt). Had I not (done it), I would have felt like I failed and that I would have confirmed what (Dixon) told me.”
The reaction to her role in the Gronkowski segment surprised and stung her, she said in an interview. People she knew in the industry, some whom she considered friends, were among those voicing their disappointment with her choice to participate. Her co-worker and friend, Katie Nolan, told GQ that she disapproved of the bit. (Nolan later apologized to Stewart-Binks in a podcast and clarified her remarks.) Stewart-Binks recalled receiving a text message from Grant Wahl, the late Sports Illustrated soccer writer she admired, that read: “That’s not who you are.”
Fox promoted the Gronkowski segment on social media and elsewhere. The network got its viral moment. But when the backlash grew strong enough, Fox stopped, and the same men in the production meeting eager to “make a moment” went largely silent. Stewart-Binks’ bosses didn’t address the incident at length until six weeks later; Horowitz said at that time that he was supportive of Stewart-Binks for doing a “fun bit” and thought Gronkowski “maybe … took it a half step too far.”
In her lawsuit, Stewart-Binks said the network instructed her not to comment on the incident, and her agency, CAA, advised her to ride it out. Less than two months after the Super Bowl, Stewart-Binks was informed that Fox would not pick up her contract option with one executive telling her that there was “nothing for her to do here,” according to the complaint.
According to the complaint, Stewart-Binks was contacted by a Fox human resources official in June 2017 and asked about Horowitz’s behavior when Stewart-Binks worked at Fox Sports. Stewart-Binks didn’t have anything substantive to share about Horowitz, but the complaint states that she disclosed to the HR official what Dixon allegedly said to her in their January 2016 meeting and what allegedly happened in his hotel room afterward.
Horowitz was fired following the probe, but Dixon remained at the company.
After Fox, Stewart-Binks worked as a part-time soccer reporter for ESPN, a rinkside reporter for NHL on TNT, a host for BetRivers Sportsbook Network, did stand-up comedy, was a host for the CBC’s 2024 Olympic coverage, among other jobs. She’s continued to scrap to find work but believes the Gronkowski segment has impacted her ability to get other jobs.
When the Faraji lawsuit against Fox and Dixon was filed, Stewart-Binks received text messages from people she had told about her interactions with Dixon. On page eight of the 42-page complaint, there is a reference to a host who reported Dixon to the company. She believed that Faraji, with whom she worked at FS1, was referencing her. Reading about what Faraji allegedly endured was a “tipping point,” Stewart-Binks said. “I didn’t want to hold onto it anymore.”
Stewart-Binks said she has experienced bouts of self-doubt since leaving Fox Sports, Dixon’s criticism of her abilities still ringing in her ears. “I had a different view of what my life would be like than what it is. And I’m very grateful for everything I have. But sometimes I think … well, what could my life have been had this not happened?”
(Top photo: Hatnim Lee for The Athletic)
Julie Stewart-Binks on a career derailed by alleged sexual assault: ‘What could my life have been?’
In a recent interview, sports broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks opened up about the alleged sexual assault that derailed her promising career in sports journalism. Stewart-Binks, who was once a rising star in the industry, revealed that the traumatic experience not only affected her personal life but also had a profound impact on her professional trajectory.
“What could my life have been if I hadn’t been a victim of sexual assault?” Stewart-Binks pondered in the emotional interview. “I often find myself wondering about the opportunities I missed out on, the relationships I could have formed, and the projects I could have been a part of if it weren’t for that one horrific incident.”
Stewart-Binks, known for her work on ESPN and Fox Sports, detailed how the assault not only caused her to question her self-worth but also led to a loss of confidence in her abilities as a journalist. “I was constantly second-guessing myself, doubting my instincts, and feeling like I didn’t belong in this industry anymore,” she shared.
Despite the challenges she has faced, Stewart-Binks remains determined to not let the trauma define her. She continues to speak out about sexual assault and advocate for survivors, using her platform to raise awareness and support those who have gone through similar experiences.
As she looks towards the future, Stewart-Binks hopes to reclaim her voice and rebuild her career in sports journalism. “I refuse to let one person’s actions dictate the course of my life,” she declared. “I am stronger now, and I am ready to show the world what I am capable of.”
Julie Stewart-Binks’ story serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of sexual assault on individuals and the importance of supporting survivors in their healing journey. Her resilience and determination to overcome adversity are an inspiration to us all.
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At first, Jaylen Clark didn’t realize Chris Finch was calling for him to go into the game.
“When he said my name, I’m like ‘Jaden (McDaniels) already down there,’” Clark said after the Timberwolves’ eventful win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. “He said JayLEN. I was like ‘Oh!’ It was dope.”
Clark made his NBA debut earlier this month and had appeared in garbage time at the end of four comfortable wins. But when Finch put the 23-year-old in the game in the second quarter, it marked the first time he was playing real, competitive, rotational minutes in the league. Clark played the final 4:35 of the first half and acquitted himself well, especially on the defensive end. So assistant coach Micah Nori went back to him after Chris Finch was ejected midway through the third quarter.
Clark finished the game with nearly ten minutes played off the bench. His box score stats won’t stand out: 1 for 3, 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. But Clark, who is known for his defense, was as impressive as advertised on that end of the floor. He battled like crazy against Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Suns, showing off his energy and activity as an on-ball defender.
The Wolves won Clark’s minutes by nine points. During that time, the Suns went 6 of 19 from the floor, 1 for 9 from deep, and committed four turnovers. He was all over the place.
Awesome defensive possession from Jaylen Clark pic.twitter.com/cLT8wE0N4w
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) January 30, 2025
“Jaylen Clark, that’s what he does,” Nori said. “College defensive player of the year, and give credit to Tim Connelly and that group finding him. That’s one thing that translates, is defense. He’s not afraid of the moment by any means. Very, very physical guard, and he makes life rough. I think our guys were excited to see an opponent have to feel that, as opposed to themselves like they feel it every day in practice.”
Clark won the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award as the best defender in college basketball in the 2022-23 season. He averaged a Pac-12-leading 2.6 steals per game that year. Despite tearing his Achilles late in the season, the Wolves drafted him towards the back of the second round (53rd overall) and were patient as he missed his entire rookie season while recovering from the injury.
After completing his rehab, Clark played in the summer league last year and has been on a two-way contract this season, playing four games for the Iowa Wolves in the G League. On Wednesday, with the Wolves missing Naz Reid in addition to Donte DiVincenzo, Clark finally got his opportunity. And he was ready for it, in part because of all the time he spent guarding Anthony Edwards in training camp before the season.
“Guarding (Ant), that’s the hardest dude I’ve ever (played), between speed, power, jump shooting ability,” Clark said. “So practicing that all training camp — ’cause I was on the third team, so we went up against them every day, we was basically practice dummies — got me really prepared for pretty much everybody I’ll see out there if I get more opportunities.”
At one point during each of Clark’s two stints, the Wolves were running the nightmarish defensive lineup of Clark, Edwards, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. That’s about as scary as it gets, even for a Suns team with three accomplished scorers.
After an impressive showing, it’ll be interesting to see if Clark gets additional chances to play, perhaps as soon as the second leg of this back-to-back on Thursday night against the lowly Utah Jazz. It’s difficult to crack the Wolves’ rotation, but Clark has arguably earned the right to be in the mix for bench minutes over a struggling Josh Minott, at least while DiVincenzo remains out.
Offense is a question mark for Clark, who averaged 13 points as a junior at UCLA but shot 30 percent from deep in his college career. In his four games with Iowa, he averaged 16.3 points and did shoot over 44 percent from deep on a small sample size, though he was below 38 percent on twos. How much he can bring on that end at the NBA level remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Any time Clark gets into a game, it’s going to be a pleasure to watch him compete on defense.
“He was impressive today, man, on defense,” Edwards said. “He was impressive, I’m not gon’ lie.”
In his first real opportunity to showcase his skills on an NBA court, Jaylen Clark did not disappoint. The rookie guard impressed fans, coaches, and teammates alike with his stellar defensive performance.
Throughout the game, Clark displayed tenacity, quick reflexes, and a strong basketball IQ on the defensive end. He showed an impressive ability to stay in front of his man, contest shots, and disrupt passing lanes, causing turnovers and frustrating opponents.
Clark’s energy and effort on defense did not go unnoticed, as he received praise from his teammates and coaching staff for his lockdown defense. His performance helped his team secure a crucial win and showed that he has the potential to be a defensive force in the league.
As Clark continues to gain more playing time and experience in the NBA, his defensive skills will only continue to improve. Fans can expect to see more standout performances from this promising young player in the future. Jaylen Clark has certainly made a strong impression in his first real opportunity in the NBA, and the future looks bright for this rising star.
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BOSTON — Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks shot 10-of-15 from 3-point range and led Houston with 36 points. The Rockets won for the ninth time in 11 games.
Jaylen Brown had 28 points for the Celtics, and Jayson Tatum added 19 after a scoreless first half. Luke Kornet had 18, and Kristaps Porzingis scored 17 to go with eight rebounds.
Rockets leading scorer Jalen Green was held to 12 points.
Alperen Sengun broke free off an inbounds play and went in for an easy dunk, pushing Houston in front 112-110. After a timeout, Tatum got the ball near midcourt and drove in for the tying layup with 5.3 seconds left. Thompson responded by taking the ball from just outside the 3-point line and driving to the rim to hit the winner over Brown.
“That was my first game-winner,” said Thompson, who set a career high with his 33 points. “I feel like Kobe.”
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blamed himself for the last two defensive breakdowns.
“Those last two plays were on me,” he said. “Those were my fault. Didn’t put us in the best matchups. I saw the play that they were trying to run, and I tried to change the matchups and put our guys in a tough spot.”
The Celtics easily won the first meeting between the teams in Houston on Jan. 3.
Houston coach Ime Udoka said before the game that forward Cam Whitmore was “sick and back at the hotel.” For the Celtics, center Al Horford was a very late scratch after going through warmups, while Derrick White (bruised right shin) and Sam Hauser (right hip) were both out.
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In a thrilling matchup against the Boston Celtics, Amen Thompson put on a show for the ages. The young guard had a career night, finishing with a career-high 40 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds. But it was his clutch shot in the final seconds that stole the show.
With the game tied and the clock winding down, Thompson drove to the basket and hit a tough floater over two defenders to give his team the lead. The crowd erupted as the final buzzer sounded, securing a hard-fought victory for his team.
Thompson’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing his incredible scoring ability and composure under pressure. It was a moment that will be remembered for years to come, solidifying his place as a rising star in the league.
Congratulations to Amen Thompson on a memorable night and a game-winning shot that will go down in history. Amen! #GameWinner #CareerNight #RisingStar
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The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star reserves on Thursday. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have two representatives at the star-studded weekend as Jalen Williams was named a first-time All-Star player.
Williams has been OKC’s second-best player. He’s averaged 21.1 points on 47.5% shooting, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 45 games this season. The 23-year-old has stepped up on both sides of the court since Chet Holmgren went down. He will join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the All-Star Game.
The other West All-Star reserves are Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Jaren Jackson Jr., Alperen Sengun and Victor Wembanyama. The East All-Star reserves are Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro.
The West All-Star starters are Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic.
The East All-Star starters are Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns.
The 2025 All-Star game will happen on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Golden State. This year’s contest will go away from the traditional East vs. West format and will be an ambitious four-team tournament filled with three All-Star player squads and one Rising Stars squad. The semifinals and finals will be decided by who scores 40 points first.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and an OKC assistant will coach two of the four squads. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and a Cleveland assistant are the other two coaches.
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Jalen Williams, the talented point guard for the New York Knicks, has been named as an All-Star reserve for the first time in his career. Williams, who is in his fourth season in the NBA, has been a standout player for the Knicks this year, averaging 20 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game.
His selection as an All-Star reserve is a well-deserved honor for Williams, who has been a key player in leading the Knicks to a successful season so far. His impressive playmaking ability and scoring prowess have been crucial to the team’s success, and he has quickly become a fan favorite in New York.
Williams is excited to represent the Knicks in the All-Star game and is grateful for the recognition of his hard work and dedication to the game. He is looking forward to showcasing his skills on the big stage and competing against the best players in the league.
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Gene Hackman has had one of the most diverse careers in Hollywood. While he was perhaps best known for his role as Lex Luthor in Richard Donner‘s Superman films (a role that Hackman ironically believed would torpedo his career), he was a staple in films like the disaster classic The Poseidon Adventure, Bonnie and Clyde, and Sam Raimi‘s extremely underrated Western The Quick and the Dead. But after 2004, Hackman hasn’t appeared in any major films to date. Looking at his filmography, the last film he ever made was Welcome To Mooseport in 2004 — and to say it’s an underwhelming end to a legendary actor’s career is an understatement. But what exactly happens in Welcome to Mooseport, and how did it lead to Hackman’s retirement?
Welcome to Mooseport has a plotline that’s surprisingly timely: Hackman plays Monroe Cole, a former U.S. President looking to spend the rest of his days in the titular town of Mooseport, Maine. But Cole’s not just looking to escape the pressures of government — he wants to escape his ex-wife Charlotte (Christine Baranski) as well. A lifeline comes when the people of Mooseport ask him to run for mayor, and he does so upon learning that he can make his house into his office, keeping it out of Charlotte’s hands. But Cole faces competition from an unlikely source — Harold Harrison (Ray Romano), nicknamed “Handy” for the odd jobs he performs around town. Handy is the polar opposite of Cole, as he’s running to win back his girlfriend Sally (Maura Tierney).
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The plot betrays the fundamental issue with Welcome To Mooseport. Rather than a political satire, viewers were treated to a thinly veiled romantic comedy. It becomes blatantly obvious when Cole brings in his political team, including his former executive security officer Grace Sutherland (Marcia Gay Harden) to get a leg up on Handy; sparks start to fly between Grace and Cole, eventually winding up in a moment where both protagonists propose to their love interests. It’s a shame, as the idea of a salt-of-the-earth everyman butting heads with a cutthroat politician would have been ripe for satire back in 2004. Instead, Welcome to Mooseport was met with less than flattering reviews, most of them lamenting the fact that Hackman was stuck with such subpar material. It also opened in fourth place during its opening weekend, setting the stage for a box office bomb.
Looking at the talent behind Welcome to Mooseport, there are some clues as to what might have led to the film turning out the way it did. While the screenplay came courtesy of Tom Schulman, who penned Dead Poets Society, its story came from Doug Richardson, a screenwriter whose biggest claim to fame was working on action-packed scripts like Die Hard 2 and Bad Boys. As if that wasn’t enough of a mismatch, director Donald Petrie was best known for his romcoms, including Miss Congeniality and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, which might explain why Welcome to Mooseport swung so broadly toward romantic comedy. But the biggest reveal was that Gene Hackman wasn’t supposed to be in the film. Originally, Mooseport was meant to be directed by Rod Lurie (The Contender) and star Dustin Hoffman as Monroe Cole. Scheduling conflicts eventually led Lurie and Hoffman to depart the film, with Hackman and Petrie boarding shortly after.
It’d be easy to blame Hackman’s retirement on the poor performance of Welcome to Mooseport, but the reason actually had to deal with his health. “The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York. The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress,” Hackman said. It’s a statement that most people in Hollywood could back up, with Wes Anderson saying that Hackman wasn’t a “relaxed, comfortable person” during filming on The Royal Tenenbaums. Welcome to Mooseport wouldn’t be Hackman’s final apperance on screen, though, as he briefly appeared on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and even struck up a conversation with host Guy Fieri!
Welcome to Mooseport is probably not the type of film Gene Hackman wanted to end his career on, but knowing he chose to prioritize his health is a welcome surprise. It also doesn’t diminish the previous work he did, though film fans will hardly recommend Mooseport for a movie marathon.
Welcome to Mooseport is available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
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In the world of Hollywood, there are certain films that are hailed as classics and forever cement an actor’s legacy. However, there are also films that can have the opposite effect, effectively ending a once-promising career. One such film is the underwhelming romantic comedy that ended Gene Hackman’s brilliant career.
Hackman, known for his powerhouse performances in films such as “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” was at the height of his career when he signed on to star in the romantic comedy “Heartbreakers.” The film, which followed the tumultuous relationship between a middle-aged man and a much younger woman, was panned by critics and failed to resonate with audiences.
Despite Hackman’s best efforts, the film was a critical and commercial flop, and it effectively marked the end of his illustrious career. After “Heartbreakers,” Hackman struggled to find meaningful roles and eventually announced his retirement from acting.
The film’s failure serves as a cautionary tale for actors and filmmakers alike, highlighting the importance of choosing projects wisely and staying true to one’s artistic integrity. While “Heartbreakers” may have ended Hackman’s career on a low note, his previous work will always be remembered as some of the greatest in cinematic history.
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As one of the largest employers in Dubai, the Emirates Group plays a vital role in shaping the city’s growth, development, and people wellbeing. Reflecting Dubai’s drive to attract, retain, and cultivate the best talent from around the world, the Group has now unveiled a futuristic lounge at its iconic headquarters to serve global candidates, new joiners, employees, their families, and retirees.
Wejhaty, meaning ‘my destination’ in Arabic, was officially opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, in the presence of executive leaders and employees.
HH Sheikh Ahmed said: “The Emirates Group’s next era will witness unprecedented global growth, right here from our Dubai hub. Powered by the sharpest minds and the latest technology, we’re reshaping and redesigning our organisation to gear up for this growth. Our focus is firmly on our own people, who are our biggest brand ambassadors and advocates.
Their safety, security, career development, professional wellbeing, and personal journeys are top priorities for us. Wejhaty will set new signature standards of service and excellence in people experience – for our employees, their families, new joiners, and those aspiring to be a part of the Group.”
Spread across a sprawling 22,770 sq.ft. space, Wejhaty is no ordinary employee lounge or one-stop shop. The space can serve 500 people at any point in time, 1,200 a day, and it aims to create an inspiring and welcoming space that reflects the Group’s people ethos. The focus is on elevating employee experience with streamlined solutions, advanced technology, and seamless, highly responsive services.
A personal touch is central to customer-focused organisations like the Emirates Group, which is why visitors to Wejhaty will be greeted, served and guided by friendly, supportive concierge service attendants.
Employee journey
In the bright, airy and spacious centre, employees and their families have access to the complete range of services – including biometrics, Dubai Health’s medical fitness tests and medical x-ray – plus HR, IT, payroll and cashier services. Wejhaty also houses third-party international visa services to cater to employees’ wanderlust and minimise pre-travel stress.
While parents are being served, their tiny tots can have a whale of a time, supervised by a nanny, in an imaginatively designed space packed with toys, merchandise and entertainment.
Teams within the Group have access to an amphitheatre-style, modular auditorium that can hold around 100 people – ideal for team-building activities, projects and training sessions. The auditorium houses high-tech audio-visual solutions, directional sound waves, online environmental data capture, and scalable technical capabilities.
Candidate journey
Candidates, both internal and external, can enjoy an integrated and stress-free experience as they meet the Group’s recruiters in state-of the-art spaces, including 19 discussion rooms that can accommodate 116 people at a time. Two assessment spaces that can host 46 people are where pilots, cadets and other specialist roles have dedicated facilities and advanced technology for simulation- and computer-based assessments.
Senior executives, cherry-picked for roles in the Group, will be welcomed in a tastefully appointed executive lounge, and in high-end meeting rooms offering the latest presentation tech.
New joiners’ journey
Highly specialised and fully immersive spaces will engage new joiners in the rich culture, powerful values, lifestyle and the future vision of Dubai and the Emirates Group.
Art installations and social spaces, including Emirates’ renowned Business Class seats fully kitted out with recycled materials from the airline’s retrofit programme, add touches of glamour and drive home the Group’s ethos on sustainability. Cool and modular seating dotted throughout the lounge, a pantry, lockers, and fashionable dressing rooms for uniformed employees, complete Wejhaty.
Wejhaty can host 400 candidates for interviews and assessments, 100 new joiners for corporate induction, and serve 700 employees and their family members every single day. Every year, on average, the Group processes 46,000 employee ID cards, 30,000 medical fitness tests, 8,200 UAE biometric registrations, and 3,400 X-rays for new joiners. Thousands of aspiring candidates are assessed at the Emirates Group headquarters annually.
Louisville Volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference on Monday, August 26, 2024
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Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly instructed her players against Penn State during the NCAA Championship Volleyball match at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 22, 2024.
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Louisville’s Anna DeBeer and coach Dani Busboom Kelly talked before their game against Penn State Sunday afternoon at the KFC Yum Center. Dec. 22, 2024
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Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, left, became emotional as she answered a question about player Anna DeBeer who missed the NCAA Championship Volleyball match against Penn State due to an injury at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 22, 2024. Nayelis Cabello (8) joined her during the press conference. Louisville lost 3 sets to 1.
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Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly instructs Nayelis Cabello (8) during their Final Four match against Pittsburgh at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 19, 2024.
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Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly helps her team warm up ahead of their Final Four match against Pittsburgh at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 19, 2024.
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Louisville volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly during practice Wednesday for the NCAA Championship Final Four at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Dec. 18, 2024
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Louisville volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly during practice Wednesday for the NCAA Championship Final Four at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Dec. 18, 2024
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom-Kelly watched her team warm up for the match against Stanford Saturday night at Freedom Hall. Dec. 14, 2024
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom-Kelly cheered on her Cards against Purdue Thursday night at Freedom Hall. Dec. 12, 2024
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Louisville head volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly, left, and associate head coach Dan Meske watched the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Selection Show broadcast at the Book and Bourbon Southern Kitchen in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 1, 2024
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Louisville head volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly smiled as the volelyball team was announced as the fourth number 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Volleyball Tournament during the selection show broadcast at the Book and Bourbon Southern Kitchen in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 1, 2024
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Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly looked over at her bench during a timeout as the No. 3 Louisville Cardinals women’s volleyball team faced off against the No. 1 Pitt Panthers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
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Louisvilleâ€s coach Dani Busboom Kelly calls timeout against Tennessee Sunday in the KFC Yum! Center. Sept. 1, 2024
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STILL FROM VIDEO: Louisville volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly says her team needs to ‘work harder, smarter’ in their upcoming games. Oct. 7, 2024
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Louisville volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, left, embraced senior Anna DeBeer (14) during senior day festivities following their match against North Carolina at the L&N Arena in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 17, 2024. The Cards swept North Carolina in 3 sets on senior day.
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Louisville Volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference on Monday, August 26, 2024
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly coaches against Kentucky at Memorial Coliseum. Sept. 18, 2024
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Dec 16, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Louisville Cardinals head coach Dani Busboom Kelly answers questions during the press conference the day before the championship match at the CHI Health Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly watches her team practice before the game versus Pittsburgh in the NCAA Final Four match up. Dec. 19, 2024
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly coaches the Cards against UIC. Dec. 3, 2021
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Dec 15, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Louisville Cardinals head coach Dani Busboom Kelly talks with her assistants during the match against the Pittsburg Panthers in the semi-final match at CHI Health Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly coaches the Cards against UIC. Dec. 3, 2021
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Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly coaches the team. Dec. 9, 2021
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Dani Busboom Kelly has had a successful coaching career at the University of Louisville, leading the Cardinals to numerous victories and achievements. From her strategic game plans to her dedication to her players, Busboom Kelly has made a significant impact on the program.
In this post, we will take a closer look at some of the highlights of Dani Busboom Kelly’s coaching career at UofL. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of her coaching style, memorable moments, and the impact she has had on the players and the program as a whole. Don’t miss out on this exciting journey through the accomplishments of one of the most talented coaches in college athletics!
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