And it helps convince them to play sports themselves -- a huge benefit for their development . The first annual Leslie and Women in Wednesday is Wednesday . In its 17th year , the National Girls still struggles for fans and sponsorship , says Laurel Richie . Leslie contends playing sports can help deter girls from early pregnancy and drugs .
The first annual Leslie and Women in Wednesday is Wednesday . In its 17th year , the National Girls still struggles for fans and sponsorship , says Laurel Richie . Leslie contends playing sports can help deter girls from early pregnancy and drugs .