The world of sports media and journalism can be a wonderful and horrific place. It can be a beautiful place where fans of a team or of a sport can discuss and debate in what you hope to be a friendly manner. However, this world of social media mixed with the sports can be harsh for the athletes as it now truly pays to be toxic in sports. The Kevin Durant Injury In … [Read more...] about Toxicity in Sports Media
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Social Media and the Secret Struggles of Athletes
Mental health is a growing conversation all around the world. We connect with many people in similar situations as us through social media. While researching mental health and the stigma around it, I had found the topic of athletes. Professional, collegiate, or even high school athletes are under immense pressure to perform to the peak of their ability, along with the many … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Secret Struggles of Athletes
Underrepresentation of Women in Sports Media
Sports have played such an important role in who I am today, especially softball. My earliest memory is playing waffle ball at five years old with my dad in our driveway. My parents are big sports fans so the television in my house always has sports on. I grew up idolizing the New York Yankees. I have been to more games than I can count and have been fortunate enough to see so … [Read more...] about Underrepresentation of Women in Sports Media