January 2023 - Page 2 of 3 - More Than A Game

The Women Who Broke Barriers In Baseball

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January 24, 2023

Via MLB.com, a look at the women who broke barriers in baseball: Rachel Balkovec was named manager of the Yankees' Low-A Tampa affiliate in 2022, making her the first woman to manage in affiliated Minor League history. But [...]

Pregnancy In Sports: Women Still Face Unfair Discrimination

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January 21, 2023

Via The Players' Tribune, a reminder of the discrepancies and challenges faced by women athletes who choose to have a baby: I know this story might upset some powerful people in the football world. You’re not supposed to [...]

France, NBA Announce Comprehensive Plan To Elevate Basketball In France and Africa

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January 21, 2023

Great to see France and the NBA plan to invest further in basketball infrastructure in Africa, including multipurpose facilities able to host amateur and professional games that will drive economic growth in communities across [...]

Team Trans: The ‘Life-Saving’ Ice Hockey Team Backed By The NHL

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January 14, 2023

Via BBC, a report on Team Trans, the 'life-saving' ice hockey team backed by the NHL: When Kayden Maclay woke one November day last year, he and his team-mates faced a decision. In a few hours' time, they were scheduled to [...]

With The NFL’s Houston Texans, Black Coaches Have Had No Chance

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January 14, 2023

Via Andscape, a report on the Houston Texans who, after firing David Culley and Lovie Smith in consecutive seasons, shows why Black coaches should welcome its offers at their own peril: Black NFL coaches who aspire to reach [...]

U.S. Women’s Soccer Tries To Overcome Its Past Lack Of Diversity

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January 14, 2023

Via NPR, a report on how women's soccer in the United States has struggled with diversity, starting with a pay-to-play model that can exclude talented kids from communities of color: Crystal Dunn was often the only Black girl [...]

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