*This was actually written in November of 2014 on a personal blog that I have, but it's nonetheless what I think to be a pretty important topic in the world of mountain, ultra, trail running, and it certainly seemed like a relevant topic for Women Talk Sports. I may be a bit naïve, but while I know … [Read more...]
The term #LikeAGirl has never been more relevant
Gender equity in sports may still be lacking, but it’s more important than ever that girls and women be seen as athletic role models, and the term ‘Like A Girl’ be seen as powerful rather than derogatory. The #LikeAGirl campaign makes viewers acutely aware of the way society views women, … [Read more...]
The SnP Show Episode 8: MMA News, UFC 180, WSOF 15, Bellator 131
Today on The SnP Show Syndee and Poetrynmotion gave predictions for UFC 180, WSOF 15 and Bellator 131 fight cards all going down tonight. They also discussed TUF 20 and if Angela Magana is a bully really on the show, UFC Kelvin Gastelum beef with Mike Dolce, Jon “Bones” Jones violent … [Read more...]
Artistic Defiance: Street art and mega-events
I have never really understood art. For some, paint on a canvas speaks to them like another human being. For me, I hear nothing but silence, especially when we are talking about the Jackson Pollack - a three year old could have done that - type of art. However, through learning … [Read more...]
A sports site for ‘nerdy jocks and jockish nerds’
Tweet Glad to see The Allrounder, a new site devoted to examining deeper issues in sports, finally go live last week. The creator is Bruce Berglund, the host of the excellent New Books in Sports podcast and a history professor at Calvin College in Michigan. The contributors are mostly academics, … [Read more...]
WNBA star Swin Cash part of historic all-female sports show
USA Basketball released its official training-camp roster on Monday and a big name was curiously not included, three-time WNBA champion Swin Cash. But Cash said she retired from the national team after the London Olympics, winning her second gold medal. And on Tuesday, Cash was part of a bigger … [Read more...]
A sour turn for a ‘quality’ sportswriting venture
On Tuesday I write about developments in sports media, and occasionally step back in time to a different era in sports journalism. * * * * * * * * Just as Sports Illustrated was rolling out its 60th anniversary fare last week, the doors abruptly closed on a young sportswriting venture that never got … [Read more...]
Why WNBA stars struggle to build a brand
This piece is right on:Not to mention, the WNBA's image is not one that's easily embraced, noted WNBA stylist Rachel Johnson. The sport is seen as aggressive and masculine, which makes the players themselves less desirable when it comes to attracting image-conscious brands."From a sports … [Read more...]
From the archives: The Web and longform sports
While I’m taking a summer break from the blog, I’m reposting and updating selected links from the archive. * * * * * * * * When I posted “The Web’s longform longform sports evolution continues” in September 2012, I had no idea how much better in-depth stories would … [Read more...]
ESPN, FOX Sports and NBC Sports Group pledge over $2 million to the Women’s Sports Foundation
ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC Sports Group Join Together to Ensure the Future of Girls and Women in Sports ESPN, FOX Sports and NBC Sports Group pledge over $2 million to the Women’s Sports Foundation to advance participation and leadership opportunities for girls and women … [Read more...]