Mercer introduces Michelle Clark-Heard as Head Women's Basketball Coach
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41NBC News— MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced Michelle Clark-Heard as the program’s 11th head coach during a press conference at Hawkins Arena Friday afternoon. Coach Heard takes over for Susie Gardner who stepped down in March after 14 seasons as the Lady Bears head coach. The former Mississippi state assistant coach and Athletic Director brings with her 26 years
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Adweek—How Caitlin Clark and Women’s Basketball Scored Big for Disney and Its Partners. Where men’s sports often receive brand and broadcast support based on their potential, proponents of women’s sports note that investment in their game hinges on proof of its value. This year’s NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament—with help from Caitlin Clark and Dawn Staley—just provided its broadcasters at the Walt Disney Company and their brand partners a small forest’s worth of receipts. When the second round of the tournament aired more than a month ago, Disney’s ESPN noted its 1.4...