On Monday, one of the biggest sports news networks, ESPN, proves the purpose and need for media outlets like becauseiplayedsports.com. The coverage of men and women’s sports are unevenly balanced. “Hoopalooza”, ESPN’s first annual College Hoops Tip- Off Marathon, kicks off today. It is 23 consecutive hours of college basketball coverage, 14 live games, and special [...]
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” Hoopalooza”23 hours of college basketball
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ESPN, hoopalooza, women's basketball on November 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Female runners defy age and earn more money: Radcliffe, 34, takes NYC Marathon win… and $130,000
Posted in Events, Famous Women in Sports, inspiration, Sports Headlines, tagged age, Berlin, burnout, careers, cross country, elite athletes, Gete Wami, ING Marathon, injuries, Kara Goucher, marathon, Mary Wittenberg, money, New York City, NYC Marathon, older women, Paula Radcliffe, pay, purse, running, standards on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
According to the New York Times, women are getting older… and better at sports. Take for instance this past Sunday’s New York City Marathon, where 41 elite female athletes competed at the average age of 33. These women were distributed a $301,000 purse, up from $165,000 just a decade ago. Sunday marked the participation the [...]
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