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Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark Join Forces at NFL Meeting to Promote Women’s Flag Football

The two sports icons discussed gender equity and the growth of women’s sports as the NFL pushes for flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

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Overview

  • Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark participated in a panel at the NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, titled 'The Changing Face of Sports and Its Impact on the NFL.'
  • The NFL highlighted its commitment to promoting women’s flag football, which will debut as an Olympic sport in 2028, with Williams and Clark as key advocates.
  • Caitlin Clark recently broke Serena Williams’ record for the most valuable trading card in women’s sports, with her rookie card selling for $366,000.
  • Serena Williams, a longtime advocate for gender equity, also holds a minority stake in the Miami Dolphins and is a co-owner of the upcoming WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo.
  • The NFL is exploring the creation of a professional flag football league for both men and women as part of its broader efforts to grow the sport.