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 […]
Perspectives on the Women’s World Cup 🏆
As the US Women’s National Soccer team heads to their third straight title game at the FIFA 2019 Women’s World Cup this Sunday, host Liz DiNovella takes a look at all things women’s athletics, from the trajectory of the US women’s soccer team to image and fashion, media representation and stereotypes of women’s sports. Plus, […]
Women in Baseball: Breaking the Gender Barrier
Professional baseball has traditionally been a sport only for men — and from 1887 to 1946 only for white men. Jackie Robinson breaking the color line in major league baseball in 1947 is well-celebrated, but less well known are the efforts women have made to crack the lineup or pitching rotation of America’s pastime. Leslie […]