Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad Faces Backlash over Sexualised Sports Campaign

  • Last week, actress Sydney Sweeney sparked controversy with an advertisement for sports prediction market Novig, appearing naked while using sports equipment to cover herself. The campaign prompted immediate headlines regarding the sexualization of women's sports.
  • Sweeney's history of courting controversy includes last year's American Eagle Outfitters campaign, which critics argued promoted eugenics through wordplay on 'genes' and 'jeans.' She remained silent throughout that public outcry.
  • Female athletes vocalized concerns on Instagram, with Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus calling the ad a 'kick in the face' to women. Australian boxer Skye Nicolson described it as making a 'mockery' of women in sport.
  • Responding to criticism, Sweeney posted nude images of athletes from ESPN's annual 'Body' issue on Instagram Stories. She stated the video focused on sports with 'confidence, humour and a playful edge.'
  • Contrasting the Novig ad with ESPN's 'Body' issue reveals deeper questions about commercialization in sports. Critics argue the commercial serves the male gaze, unlike covers celebrating athletic diversity and professional dedication.
Insights by Ground AI

50 Articles

Lean Right

SCAN SPORT - American actress of The Housekeeper has praised the merits of a sports betting site in a spot where she appears very naked.

·Paris, France
Read Full Article
Right

Sydney Sweeney is once again causing a stir: The Hollywood star is almost naked in a bold commercial for the sports platform Novig. The unusual campaign polarizes – especially women from the sports industry go to court with the sexy staging.

·Vienna, Austria
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 48% of the sources lean Left
48% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Sportskeeda broke the news on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal