Earlier this month, trans rights activists gathered outside the state capitol to protest the Protect Women in Sports Act, which would ban transgender athletes in K–12 sports. On today’s show, Ali discusses this legislation along with a bill prohibiting conversion therapy and the fight for trans equity in Wisconsin with Megin McDonell, executive director of […]
Analytics of “the play” in Packers Game
Tonight, the Perpetual Notion Machine looks into the link between science and sports. If you are a Green Bay Packers fan, I’m sure you are wondering about the decision on “the play” late in the championship game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Packers were on Tampa Bay’s 8 yard line. It was 4th down […]
A COVID Year for Sports
Play ball! That’s what many professional sports leagues in the U.S. have decided to do even in the midst of a global pandemic. Today, guest host Liz DiNovella returns to the WORT airwaves to talk about the latest news from the world of sports—including Justin Turner’s stunt at the World Series last night, the Big […]
Wisconsin United Roller Derby Sampler Skate
Join Wisconsin’s own All-Gender Roller Derby team for a sampler skate. learn about roller derby, how to improve you skating and be a part of a friendly, accepting team sport. No equipment or experience required, open to all abilities and genders.
Wisconsin United Roller Derby Practice
Practice for Wisconsin United Roller Derby, Wisconsin’s Own all-gender roller derby team. skaters of all skill levels are welcome. no equipment or experience required. first month of membership is free. we have a safe, well-organized training program with no contact until you are ready.
What’s the Word: Sign-Stealing
Baseball season may still be months away, but that hasn’t kept it out of the headlines these last few weeks. Today on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster takes a look at sign-stealing, an age-old practice that’s now at the center of one of the sport’s biggest scandals in recent history.
