I don’t want to rain on a parade. I really don’t, even though the local forecast does call for showers as my hometown’s annual Independence Day parade is scheduled to take place on Thursday. The parade I’m referring to begins tonight, with the first of ESPN’s new … [Read more...]
New documentary looks at locker-room access for women covering sports
Although ESPN has made dozens of documentaries for its acclaimed "30 for 30" film series, the number of those films that focused on women could be counted on one hand. But a new film series, "Nine for IX," will turn the network's lens to women over the next two months. The documentaries, all … [Read more...]
Strong is the new skinny? Enough is enough
Strong is the new skinny. You've probably seen that mantra splashed across social media, magazines or on television. Muscular (attractive) young women in workout gear telling YOU that muscles are in and waif thin bodies with no definition are out. While I appreciate that muscles on women … [Read more...]
Atlanta Dream selling a meet and greet with Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins after home opener
So I decided to take a look at the Dream web site, and a splash page shows up showing Dream franchise guard Angel McCoughtry and Shock franchise guard Skylar Diggins in an ad that implies a duel type match. Fair enough. That's not that bad of an idea to me since we like these one on one matchups … [Read more...]
Balancing Angelina Jolie’s Breasts
Angelina Jolie as Mrs. Smith.Angelina Jolie has been my hero for the past eight years. Her work with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) was the first domino in a series of life choices that has led me to pursue a doctoral degree with a focus on social justice. There is little in my eyes that … [Read more...]
OpEd - Marketing will be the Savior of Female Sports
A recent article by NPR’s Frank Deford has gotten a lot of response from the female athletic community. The article talks about why female team sports leagues are failing and what needs to be done in order to save them. He talks about how female fans need to fill the seats, and to that … [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. … [Read more...]
How much do female sports stars really earn?
Anyone wondering about the financial gap between women and men in sport need just take a look at this week's Sports Rich List and ... weep.This is the Top Twelve - you'll notice there are two women on the page. But unfortunately both are girl-friends of very successful men. So I turned the page … [Read more...]
GRINER’S NEW TEAM
3,283 points. 748 blocks. 18 dunks. 3-Time AP All-American. You know her name, get to know her stats. Brittney Griner. Over the past four years we’ve been privileged to watch this women single-handedly dominate basketball. Her presence electrified fans and … [Read more...]
Helping USA T&F Athletes
April 2013 IT TAKES A VILLAGE The last blog talked about my goal of starting a new type of training group with a different sponsorship idea. Some have asked what they can do in their areas to help athletes. I have a few suggestions for businesses, clubs and individuals. You can … [Read more...]