I have never really understood art. For some, paint on a canvas speaks to them like another human being. For me, I hear nothing but silence, especially when we are talking about the Jackson Pollack - a three year old could have done that - type of art. However, through learning … [Read more...]
Pretty Strong: The inner feminist is coming out (nsfw?)
So recently, I shared a video on my private facebook page.What are your thoughts? FYI, the video is graphic and some may be sensitive to the video. I cringed and laughed all while shaking my fist. This video was gross, sad, hilarious (at a certain part) and all true at the same … [Read more...]
Wendy Parker: Sports Gods and antiheroes we think we know
Tweet “Try as we will to weigh him down with meaning, the athlete remains one step ahead of us.” – Stephen Amidon, “Something Like the Gods” * * * * * * * * Has the contemporary sports star finally been caught in the grasp of social media mobs who scrutinize, judge and … [Read more...]
Writer says WNBA still looking for an identity
Interesting collection of thoughts in this piece:Recently, Griner proposed to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson of the Tulsa Shock, and potentially could become the first same-sex married couple in professional sports. The league seems unsure how to approach such a topic, but Richie said it embraces … [Read more...]
Wendy Parker: If the news from the gridiron has you down
Tweet The Ray Rice story and the continuing angst by many Americans about the National Football League and the game of football is snowballing into a truly disturbing heap, and this probably will not stop anytime soon. It’s too soon to know if these events reflect some kind of tipping point in … [Read more...]
A sour turn for a ‘quality’ sportswriting venture
On Tuesday I write about developments in sports media, and occasionally step back in time to a different era in sports journalism. * * * * * * * * Just as Sports Illustrated was rolling out its 60th anniversary fare last week, the doors abruptly closed on a young sportswriting venture that never got … [Read more...]
Why are we attacking sport in Ireland?
There are parts of the world where sports stars can get away crimes as serious as rape because they're seen as above the law. There may be only a few examples but enough to make anyone wary of eulogising athletes just because they're fit and healthy. Unfortunately in Ireland over the last few … [Read more...]
Wendy Parker on the fate of the non-revenue NCAA athlete
On Monday my post is generally related to a timely sports topic prominently in the news, is focused on the business of sports or covers a sports subject at random. * * * * * * * * I don’t know much about law, economics, business, marketing, public relations, television rights and industrial … [Read more...]
The ESPY’s got me thinking about feminism and women’s sports @LashindaDemus
I took part in the ESPY’s activities and awards ceremony this year, and it was a great reminder of how many inspiring athletes there are these days. It’s so moving to see the difficult obstacles athletes have overcome; it’s a great night to acknowledge their grit and … [Read more...]
Why WNBA stars struggle to build a brand
This piece is right on:Not to mention, the WNBA's image is not one that's easily embraced, noted WNBA stylist Rachel Johnson. The sport is seen as aggressive and masculine, which makes the players themselves less desirable when it comes to attracting image-conscious brands."From a sports … [Read more...]