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7NEWS
14 minutes ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Hollywood icon Whoopi Goldberg announces huge partnership with Netball Australia
American actress Whoopi Goldberg and Super Netball might seem an unlikely pairing. But social media videos and two excited executives have brought the entertainment icon and Australian sports league together in a three-year broadcast deal. All Women's Sports Network, co-founded by Goldberg in 2024, took an interest in the sport after two of its heavyweights noticed Super Netball on their social feeds. AWSN reaches 900 million households worldwide. Former NFL player Tony Parrish and George Chung, the San Francisco 49ers' former martial arts coach who co-founded AWSN, reached out to Netball Australia (NA) with an interest to know more. Talks progressed and Friday's partnership is now expected to introduce the league to over 65 new countries. Super Netball balls and merchandise have been express posted to the United States, while Goldberg has shared her excitement about the partnership online. 'I am so proud to be thanking you for joining us on AWSN,' she said, addressing the league in a video statement. 'I see that your fans are really loving you, so we want to make sure that we put you everywhere in the world so that everybody knows about you.' Riding the coat tails of an increasing global appetite for women's sport, NA chief executive Stacey West said the deal will be a powerful tool for exposure. 'Super Netball is no longer a game that fans seek out, it's something they cannot miss,' West said. 'This breakthrough deal puts netball on screens across the globe and cements our place at the forefront of women's sport.' It hasn't been all smooth sailing for the governing body in recent years. The sport hit financial troubles during the COVID-19 pandemic, making headlines for a $4 million debt before protracted pay talks with players led to Kelly Ryan's resignation as NA boss in late 2023. But the Super Netball league audience has grown in the past few years. West has highlighted how the 2024 season resulted in record ratings on Kayo and Foxtel, and an average audience of 57,000 per match. AWSN viewers will have access to 41 Super Netball matches, including finals, through to 2027 under the partnership. 'AWSN shares our vision of taking women's sport to new heights,' West said. 'Together, we're creating a platform for our athletes and game to shine like never before.'
Perth Now
44 minutes ago
- Business
- Perth Now
How Whoopi Goldberg became netball's most powerful ally
American actress Whoopi Goldberg and Super Netball might seem an unlikely pairing. But social media videos and two excited executives have brought the entertainment icon and Australian sports league together in a three-year broadcast deal. All Women's Sports Network, co-founded by Goldberg in 2024, took an interest in the sport after two of its heavyweights noticed Super Netball on their social feeds. AWSN reaches 900 million households worldwide. Former NFL player Tony Parrish and George Chung, the San Francisco 49ers' former martial arts coach who co-founded AWSN, reached out to Netball Australia (NA) with an interest to know more. Talks progressed and Friday's partnership is now expected to introduce the league to over 65 new countries. Super Netball balls and merchandise have been express posted to the United States, while Goldberg has shared her excitement about the partnership online. "I am so proud to be thanking you for joining us on AWSN," she said, addressing the league in a video statement. "I see that your fans are really loving you, so we want to make sure that we put you everywhere in the world so that everybody knows about you." Riding the coat tails of an increasing global appetite for women's sport, NA chief executive Stacey West said the deal will be a powerful tool for exposure. "Super Netball is no longer a game that fans seek out, it's something they cannot miss," West said. "This breakthrough deal puts netball on screens across the globe and cements our place at the forefront of women's sport." It hasn't been all smooth sailing for the governing body in recent years. The sport hit financial troubles during the COVID-19 pandemic, making headlines for a $4 million debt before protracted pay talks with players led to Kelly Ryan's resignation as NA boss in late 2023. But the Super Netball league audience has grown in the past few years. West has highlighted how the 2024 season resulted in record ratings on Kayo and Foxtel, and an average audience of 57,000 per match. AWSN viewers will have access to 41 Super Netball matches, including finals, through to 2027 under the partnership. "AWSN shares our vision of taking women's sport to new heights," West said. "Together, we're creating a platform for our athletes and game to shine like never before."
New York Post
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Wealthy Whoopi Goldberg fails to see the irony of her ‘oppression' narrative – or that the US is NOTHING like Iran
They say the more money you have, the more problems you'll encounter. For many wealthy leftists, it seems that the more money they possess, the more willing they are to exaggerate the problems of society. And the tendency to overstate social ills and life hurdles tends to get worse if you're a black person who thrives in the highest tax bracket. Advertisement Whoopi Goldberg is one of these wealthy black Americans who enjoys rhetorically disassociating from their economic privilege to wallow in race-oppression narratives. On Wednesday's edition of ABC's 'The View,' Goldberg ridiculously equated life under Iran's oppressive regime with life in the United States for black Americans. 'Let's remember, too, the Iranians throw gay people off buildings. They don't adhere to basic human rights,' co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin argued. Advertisement 'I'm sorry, they used to hang black people [in America],' Goldberg retorted. 'It is not even the same,' Griffin tried to explain. 'I think it's very different to live in the United States in 2025 than it is to live in Iran.' 'Not if you're black!' Goldberg countered. Advertisement 'Nobody wants to diminish the very real problems that we have,' Griffin responded. 'But I think it's important to remember that there are places that much darker than this country.' 'Not everybody feels that way!' exclaimed Goldberg. 'Black-people whisperer' Advertisement As the conversation devolved, Joy Behar was momentarily anointed the 'black-people whisperer' as she attempted to translate Goldberg's sentiment. 'Try to reverse roles with a black person in this country, just try to understand from their point of view,' Behar pleaded. 'From that point of view, this country does not do them well.' One of the many problems with weaving a victim narrative is that it transports you into an ideological oblivion, making you nearly incapable of recognizing how self-unaware you sound to normal people. Watching millionaires on 'The View' trash a nation that has given them lives of abundance is absolutely nauseating to witness — and, to the average American, comes across as incredibly ungrateful. Like Goldberg, many wealthy black people, lacking any ongoing sense of personal struggle, feel guilty for their success. Yet they believe being black in America is synonymous with strife — and through race association, they can live the poor black experience vicariously, safe inside their gated communities and penthouses. Goldberg is one I would classify as a 'verbal victim,' because she has in fact overcome a multitude of personal and social obstacles to achieve worldwide fame and fortune. Advertisement Yet she pathetically holds on to her oppression narratives because they carry no negative ramifications in her luxurious world, only applause from victim-enabling white leftists like Joy Behar. Goldberg could instead hold up her life as an example of an American success story — but then she'd have no struggle to complain about. So why are you still here? She can't even see the irony of crying 'oppression' as a public commentator who unabashedly ridicules and disrespects the president — a role that could simply not exist in truly oppressive Iran. Advertisement A person's actions mean more than their flippant words: If Goldberg feels so unsafe living in America as a black woman, why is she still here? People from nations like Iran flee to America to escape real persecution with nothing but an ambitious spirit to support them, yet a multimillionaire with an appetite for whining can't seem to purchase a one-way ticket elsewhere. Goldberg is one of those upper-class comfortable complainers who uses the perceived problems of others as a form of social currency. When convenient, she'll use my race as either a tool to grab attention for herself, or a weapon to bludgeon the people she despises. Advertisement I'm black, I love America, and my experience here is in no way comparable to life in Iran. Whoopi doesn't speak for me. Adam B. Coleman is the author of 'The Children We Left Behind' and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words
The post WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words appeared first on ClutchPoints. It does not appear World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is afraid of WWE legend Goldberg, who he will face at the July 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event in what could be the latter's retirement match. Advertisement The 'Ring General' took to Instagram to poke fun at the Hall of Famer, putting his own twist on his iconic 'You're Next' motto. He captioned his post, 'I'm next … guess I can spare 3 minutes.' In the photos, Goldberg is seen trying to intimidate Gunther while squaring off with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Gunther does not appear to be intimidated, as he is smiling in the bottom photo. When will Gunther and Goldberg have their WWE match? On July 12, 2025, WWE will air the third Saturday Night's Main Event of the year. So far, Gunther vs. Goldberg is the only match announced for the card so far. Advertisement Since WWE brought the program back in December 2024 after over 16 years, the match cards have included five or six bouts. So, there are still several matchups yet to be announced for the July Saturday Night's Main Event. The following night, WWE will air Evolution 2, the second iteration of the all-women PLE. It comes almost seven years after the first event. The July 12 weekend will be dominated by WWE. They will air NXT: The Great American Bash from the Center Stage venue in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier in the day before Saturday Night's Main Event takes place that evening at State Farm Arena. Then, Evolution 2 will take over State Farm Arena the following evening. Gunther is currently in his second title reign with the World Heavyweight Championship. He recently won it off Jey Uso — who previously beat the 'Ring General' for the title at WrestleMania 41 — on the June 9, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW. Advertisement His first run with the belt lasted 259 days. He previously beat Damian Priest for the championship at SummerSlam after winning the 2024 King of the Ring tournament. Before that, Gunther had a record-setting reign with the Intercontinental Championship. He held it for 666 days going into WrestleMania 40, where he lost it to Sami Zayn. Related: WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon Related: WWE star Liv Morgan's injury gets devastating timeline update
Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Calls Out Wrestling Fans Critical of Goldberg
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After months of anticipation, it seems that Goldberg's retirement match is finally upon us. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg Officially Announces Retirement Match During the June 16 episode of Monday Night RAW, Goldberg came down the ramp to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. While this is certainly an exciting moment for longtime WWE and WCW fans, others are concerned about the match-up for plenty of reasons, including it coming at the cost of Jey Uso's world title reign and younger wrestlers on the WWE roster. This has led to multiple fans getting hypercritical of the iconic wrestler, calling out his age and accusing him of simply being a product of former WCW president Eric Bischoff. Now, Bischoff himself has spoken up, shutting these accusations down. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 18: Actor/ Former WCW/WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg attends Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 18: Actor/ Former WCW/WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg attends Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic/Getty Images "The truth is, many people 'made' [Goldberg]. Starting with Bill Goldberg," Bischoff said to a fan on social media. "He came with the physical abilities, intensity, and charisma. "Kevin Sullivan and his team all collaborated at different times and situations that help build on those natural assets. The truth is, many people 'made' @Goldberg. Starting with Bill Goldberg. He came with the physical abilities, intensity, and charisma. Kevin Sullivan and his team all collaborated at different times and situations that help build on those natural assets. @HulkHogan was a voice… — Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) June 17, 2025 "[Hulk Hogan] was a voice from day one that not only wanted to protect Bill creatively, but made sure his business interests (and therefore as his star status) remained strong by connecting Hulks lawyer Henry Holmes with Bill. It's highly unlikely that Henry would have taken on Bill as a client without Hulk's encouragement and support. "Did I create the environment and support? Yes," Bischoff concluded. "But the credit goes to many. Especially Bill." More Pro Wrestling: 'He Can Bite Me' - Goldberg Fires Back At WWE Legend In the late '90s, it's hard to think of a professional wrestler more over than Goldberg. The man was an absolute beast and genuinely felt like an unstoppable force while he was in WCW. Goldberg would go on a massive 173-match streak, defeating iconic names like Raven, Diamond Dallas Page, Scott Hall, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. In the end, Goldberg would end his WCW run having won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship twice, and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Bret Hart. Goldberg would continue his winning ways in WWE, where he would hold the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Universal Championship twice. Goldberg was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. More Pro Wrestling: WWE's Liv Morgan To Undergo Surgery: Report Former WWE Champion Originally Wanted To Be Goldberg's Retirement Opponent Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Forced To Cancel Appearance Amid Cancer Battle For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
