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For women in sports journalism, social media ‘can be an ugly place’ – Chicago Tribune

Friday, October 02, 2015

In previous decades, a woman in sports journalism would have to learn to navigate the treacherous men’s locker room. She knew the rules: Develop skin as thick as a rhinoceros callous. Never look down. Be ready with a quick comeback if a male athlete — or male colleague — tries to humiliate you. Choose your wardrobe carefully and conservatively. For women in sports today, social media is the locker room…

Steelers’ play calling under fire after overtime loss to Ravens – FOXSports.com

Friday, October 02, 2015

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a chance to kick a field goal in overtime to seal a victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. Instead, the Steelers opted to go for it facing fourth-and-1 at the Ravens’ 33-yard line. Steelers kicker Josh Scobee, who missed two field-goal attempts in the second half, watched from the sideline as quarterback Michael Vick unsuccessfully stepped back and threw an incomplete pass in wide…

For women in sports journalism, social media ‘can be an ugly place’ – Chicago Tribune

Friday, October 02, 2015

In previous decades, a woman in sports journalism would have to learn to navigate the treacherous men’s locker room. She knew the rules: Develop skin as thick as a rhinoceros callous. Never look down. Be ready with a quick comeback if a male athlete — or male colleague — tries to humiliate you. Choose your wardrobe carefully and conservatively. For women in sports today, social media is the locker room…

For women in sports journalism, social media ‘can be an ugly place’ – Chicago Tribune

Friday, October 02, 2015

In previous decades, a woman in sports journalism would have to learn to navigate the treacherous men’s locker room. She knew the rules: Develop skin as thick as a rhinoceros callous. Never look down. Be ready with a quick comeback if a male athlete — or male colleague — tries to humiliate you. Choose your wardrobe carefully and conservatively. For women in sports today, social media is the locker room…

USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 5 – USA TODAY

Friday, October 02, 2015

  (AP) The first weekend of October is shaping up to be the best weekend of the young college football season. There are five games matching ranked opponents, starting with No. 7 Notre Dame visiting No. 11 Clemson. It’s the biggest test so far for the Irish and backup quarterback DeShone Kiser. The other headiner is in Athens, where No. 6 Georgia hosts No. 13 Alabama. Already with one loss, the Crimson Tide…

Geno Auriemma calls American sports fans sexist for not supporting women’s … – Washington Post

Friday, October 02, 2015

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I Tried Daily Fantasy Sports And It Is Evil – Deadspin

Friday, October 02, 2015

Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. Email Drew here. I couldn’t get my money. I won five bucks this past weekend playing daily fantasy football for the first time and when I went to “withdraw” my winnings, I was confronted with the crushing news that I needed to win more than $20 to have my riches sent back to me via…

Geno Auriemma calls American sports fans sexist for not supporting women’s … – Washington Post

Thursday, October 01, 2015

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George Solomon and the Washington Post Sports Section Have Had Influence … – The Big Lead

Thursday, October 01, 2015

George Solomon (Photo Via Washington Post) George Solomon, who ran the Washington Post sports section from 1975 until 2003, coveted  writers who were young, hungry, and single. They’d travel everywhere, and all of them will tell you that Solomon had a willful disregard for geography. He cajoled sportswriters who were already out on the road into covering something else that was interesting, but rarely logistically convenient. In a voice you can easily imagine, Michael Wilbon echoed many of…

Bill Simmons criticizes ESPN, Mike and Mike as new podcast launches – Sports Illustrated

Thursday, October 01, 2015

Well, that didn’t take long, did it? As part of a two episode-launch Thursday of his new self-titled podcast “The Bill Simmons podcast,” the former ESPN commentator was critical of his previous employer, including targeted shots at the network’s relationship with the NFL, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, the ESPN Radio duo who form “Mike and Mike,” and his former employer preventing him from appearing on competing radio shows in…

Mad Dash: Is Taylor Swift cursing MLB teams? – Yahoo Sports (blog)

Thursday, October 01, 2015

A Taylor Swift concert at Rogers Centre in Toronto could doom the Blue Jays’ playoff run. OK, that’s being a little dramatic, but a fantastic ESPNW article pointed out that Swift’s summer tour has stopped in three MLB ballparks this summer, and doom has immediately befallen the respective teams that play in each park. First, she stopped at Nationals Park, and a few nights later the power went out. To…

Why Women’s Sports Get So Little Attention – NPR

Thursday, October 01, 2015

i Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Chuck Myers/Landov Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov You may not know that the WNBA finals begin this weekend. It’s probably fair to say that if it…

Why Women’s Sports Get So Little Attention – NPR

Thursday, October 01, 2015

i Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Chuck Myers/Landov Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov You may not know that the WNBA finals begin this weekend. It’s probably fair to say that if it…

Why Women’s Sports Get So Little Attention – NPR

Thursday, October 01, 2015

i Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Chuck Myers/Landov Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov You may not know that the WNBA finals begin this weekend. It’s probably fair to say that if it…

Friends remember action sports icon Erik Roner for his ‘easy demeanor’ – USA TODAY

Thursday, October 01, 2015

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Why Women’s Sports Get So Little Attention – NPR

Thursday, October 01, 2015

i Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Chuck Myers/Landov Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) passes around Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott (11) in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Chuck Myers/Landov You may not know that the WNBA finals begin this weekend. It’s probably fair to say that if it…

Friends remember action sports icon Erik Roner for his ‘easy demeanor’ – USA TODAY

Thursday, October 01, 2015

News Sports Life Money Tech Travel Opinion Settings Full Forecast Crosswords Your Take Elections 2016 Investigations Video Stocks Apps Best-Selling Books Classifieds College Corrections Interactives Newsletters Photo Galleries Portfolio Tracker Scores Web to Watch Your Take Newsstand Audio Search User Get the news Log In or Subscribe to skip 39 Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Friends remember action sports icon…