00:00Sydney Sweeney just responded to the backlash surrounding her controversial sports betting ad,
00:05and she did it without saying a word. Instead, she posted even more. The Euphoria star took to
00:11Instagram on Sunday, sharing new snaps from her Novig partnership with the cheeky caption,
00:16it's game day. But that wasn't all. Sweeney also shared images of major athletes, including
00:23Serena Williams, Rhonda Rousey, Carl Anthony Towns, and Jason Kelsey, all of whom have appeared
00:29without clothing for ESPN's famous body issue. She never explained why she posted the covers,
00:35leaving fans to wonder if the message was aimed directly at her critics. The drama began after
00:40Sweeney appeared in a one-minute Novig commercial using footballs, shoulder pads, basketballs,
00:47and a tennis racket to cover her bare body. The campaign quickly sparked criticism from several
00:52female athletes. British sprinter Amy Hunt argued that women in sports should be represented through
00:59their strength, training, and achievements. Gymnast Gracie Kramer made a similar point,
01:04sharing footage of herself training alongside a pointed message. An Australian Olympic swimming
01:09champion, Ariane Titmuss, called the campaign a kick in the face to women who dedicate their lives
01:15to sports. Now, Sweeney appears to be answering the controversy in her own way. Is her latest Instagram
01:22post a playful comeback, a defense of the campaign, or simply a reminder that she isn't backing down?
01:28Either way, the conversation around Sweeney and Novig is clearly far from over.
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