This year's Wimbledon brought much excitement. Additionally to the close, grueling matches, the first few days built up surprises one after the other as the superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams unexpectedly followed each other out of the … [Read more...]
Wimbledon coverage perpetuates sexism
This year's Wimbledon brought much excitement. Additionally to the close, grueling matches, the first few days built up surprises one after the other as the superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams unexpectedly followed each other out of the tournament. … [Read more...]
New documentary looks at locker-room access for women covering sports
Although ESPN has made dozens of documentaries for its acclaimed +ACI-30 for 30+ACI film series, the number of those films that focused on women could be counted on one hand.But a new film series, +ACI-Nine for IX,+ACI will turn the network's lens to women over the next two months. The documentaries, all produced … [Read more...]
New documentary looks at locker-room access for women covering sports
Although ESPN has made dozens of documentaries for its acclaimed +ACI-30 for 30+ACI film series, the number of those films that focused on women could be counted on one hand. But a new film series, +ACI-Nine for IX,+ACI will turn the network's lens to women over the next two months. The documentaries, all … [Read more...]
Highest paid female athletes play individual sports
ESPNW reported that the highest paid female athletes out of 57 countries are predominantly tennis players, followed by golfers,+ACY-nbsp+ADs a few long-distance runners, two skiers and a squash athlete. The article focused on the WTA's business model and illustrated how the LPGA tries to promote women's … [Read more...]
Highest paid female athletes play individual sports
ESPNW reported that the highest paid female athletes out of 57 countries are predominantly tennis players, followed by golfers,+ACY-nbsp+ADs a few long-distance runners, two skiers and a squash athlete. The article focused on the WTA's business model and illustrated how the LPGA tries to promote women's … [Read more...]
Women fans not solely responsible for success/failure of women’s sports leagues
The failure or success of female sports leagues in the United States rests primarily with female sports fans, Frank Deford said in a piece for National Public Radio titled ???Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up.???Unfortunately, Deford missed the point entirely. Women???s … [Read more...]
Women fans not solely responsible for success/failure of women’s sports leagues
The failure or success of female sports leagues in the United States rests primarily with female sports fans, Frank Deford said in a piece for National Public Radio titled +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up.+ACY-rdquo+ADs Unfortunately, Deford missed the point entirely. … [Read more...]
Coverage of rape needs context
In light of the the cases that connect sports to rape culture, progressive sportswriter Dave Zirin proposed in his recent article that professional leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA+ACY-nbsp+ADs should address the prevailing violence against women. Zirin proposed that the leagues should educate … [Read more...]
Coverage of Rape & “Jock Culture” Needs Context
In light of the the cases that connect sports to rape culture, progressive sportswriter Dave Zirin proposed in his recent article that professional leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA+ACY-nbsp+ADs should address the prevailing violence against women. Zirin proposed that the leagues should educate … [Read more...]