#leveltheplayingfield

The Unseen Foul That Keeps Happening On-Air When we tune into a sports match, we expect fair analysis, excitement, and maybe even some humor. What we don’t expect—but still too often hear—is subtle, or sometimes blatant, sexism in sports commentary. Despite the massive progress women have made...

For far too long, women’s sports have been treated like a side act to the “main event” of men’s competitions. But here’s the truth: talent knows no gender. Skill, discipline, and dedication aren’t reserved for male athletes alone. So why do women's leagues consistently get less funding, worse...

In major sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, the underrepresentation of Black coaches remains a pressing issue. Despite the significant presence of Black athletes—comprising approximately 70% of NFL players and 75% of NBA players—the number of Black head coaches is disproportionately...