Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude sports betting ad

Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes and Olympians over a nude Novig sports betting commercial they call demeaning and sexualizing to women's sports. Australian Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus called the ad "a kick in the face to every woman," while boxer Skye Nicolson and skier Cassidy Gray echoed criticism. British sprinter Amy Hunt warned it could deter young girls from sport, citing high dropout rates. Sweeney defended the campaign as humorous, but over 200,000 followers unfollowed her. She posted ESPN Body Issue covers featuring athletes like Serena Williams in response, though critics remain unconvinced.