This week brought us a lot of news in the National Women’s Soccer League, March Madness kicks off, ESPN is adding women’s basketball to its fantasy games, and Team Ukraine is making their country proud. Enjoy! Continue reading “Sometimes It Really Is Bigger Than the Sport”
A brand new sports bar and restaurant is opening in Portland and here, women’s sports will be the focus. I got to sit down with owner Jenny Nguyen to talk about The Sports Bra, the first of its kind womens sports bar. Jenny talks about her vision for the bar and what led her to open a business that celebrates women’s sports. Hopefully, it’ll be the first … Continue reading A Conversation with Jenny Nguyen
This week, we touch on the New York Liberty’s $500,000 fine, the wave of women being hired in baseball continues, and the New York Times can’t recognize one of the world’s greatest athletes. Dedicated to the memory of Katie Meyer. Thank you for listening! Continue reading “It’s So Asinine to Me That People Get So Offended When Women Are Being Treated Well.”
This week’s episode is all about the money moves. USWNT got handed a huge victory in their ongoing fight for equal pay, the Premier Hockey Federation is increasing their salary cap, and Liz Cambage has a point to make about WNBA player salaries. Also, UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers makes her triumphant return and I hope you didn’t want to buy ad space for the … Continue reading “Women’s Sports Are on The Verge of a Very Prosperous New Chapter, So If You’re Not Getting on Board, You’re Getting Left Out.”
On this week’s episode, Ashley celebrates the Babes in Beijing as the Winter Olympics come to an end. Busch Light announces a major investment in women and it turns out, people DO watch women’s sports if you just put it on TV. Enjoy! Continue reading “I Choose to Compete For My Sense Of Humor”
In this week’s roundup, Ashley’s an optimist. Women are getting promoted, breaking records and brushing off any bad energy coming from former NFL quarterbacks. Plus, the Winter Olympics are right around the corner and women are representing in a major way. Enjoy! Continue reading “Did I Just Pay ESPN A Compliment? No One Tell Them.”
In a very special episode of the Babes Off The Bench podcast, Ashley talks with Sabrina Robinson, a sophomore at Montclair State University. Through some badass determination and perseverance, Sabrina achieved a first at MSU – the school’s first women’s baseball club team. Sabrina talks about her experiences getting the club up and running, her plans for the future of the club, and her advice … Continue reading A Conversation with Sabrina Robinson
In a brand new roundup, we discuss the PHF’s game-changing investment, Naomi Osaka’s graceful loss, recognize the women taking over Major League Baseball, and Ashley offers Sports Illustrated a controversial idea on how to achieve gender equity. We also remember the late Lusia Harris, a pioneer of women’s basketball, who passed away last week. Continue reading “Investing In Women’s Sports Is Not Only Important, It’s Smart.”
Well, it’s about damn time – the first ever all-female MLB broadcast is happening TONIGHT (July 20, 7p EST) during the Orioles-Rays game. This is a great news, historic, and long overdue. This actually might be the first baseball game I’ve ever watched in my life without hearing a man’s voice. I’m giddy. Here’s your #GirlPower lineup: – Melanie Newman, Play-by-Play – Alanna Rizzo, On-Field … Continue reading Why I’m Giddy: The First Ever All-Female MLB Broadcast
It’s 2021 and the MLB has decided on its latest crackdown – foreign substances used by pitchers. Last night, Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago was ejected from the game for a foreign substance found on his glove – he certainly won’t be the last. New protocols just went into effect last week, stating that stating pitchers will be subjected to ejections and 10-game suspensions if … Continue reading MLB’s Foreign Substance Crackdown is a Circus
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