The NFL scored a C/C+ for combined race and gender numbers, the worst among all surveyed. Despite earning a B in race, football scored lowest on gender (D+), with no female league officials, head or assistant coaches or general managers.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello says the league doesn’t see any value in the report and didn’t contribute figures for its compilation. Instead, researchers say they used media guides from each individual team.
“We don’t spend any time looking at their figures,� Aiello says. “We think it’s irrelevant and it’s purely a publicity gimmick. There are more women and minorities working in the NFL than ever, and diversity in our workplace is an important league priority.�

For the second time since 2001, the WNBA received an A in both race and gender, and scored higher than all men’s leagues for minorities in league office, assistant coaching staff, team presidents and general managers.

“It’s nice to have an idea of where you stand in the marketplace,� says Brian McIntyre, spokesman for the NBA and WNBA.

However, a gender gap continued in men’s leagues and colleges, with women claiming slightly more than 41 percent of head coaching jobs for women’s NCAA teams across all sports.

Despite good overall numbers for minorities, the NBA received failing grades for having too few minority vice presidents and team administrators.

MLS turned in top gender percentages for senior and professional administration, posting a B overall after receiving an F last year.

— Associated Press