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July 13, 2015
What if we talked about NHL players the way the media talks about female athletes?: "Chicago Blackhawks can go back to being fathers, partners and sons today, but they have taken on another title -- heroes""
I'm pretty sure Hope Solo didn't play in the World Cup. Never saw her. I don't think we fielded a keeper.
posted by rcade at 06:15 PM on July 13, 2015
I think there should be a side argument: "What if we and the media treat female athletes like male athletes?"
I know, right? Women have been getting away with far too much for far too long to let that slide. Especially if they're going to get all uppity and ask people to appreciate their ability as athletes instead of commenting on whether or not we'd fuck them.
posted by tahoemoj at 06:36 PM on July 13, 2015
If a professional or college sports player gets accused (not necessary arrested) of domestic violence, now they find themselves being released or suspended...
You mean besides Jameis Winston, Floyd Mayweather, Ben Roethlisberger, Dez Bryant, Jason Kidd, and basically everyone else who did it before like last year?
posted by Etrigan at 07:05 PM on July 13, 2015
I'm sorry I can't open the link (damn computer!), but I think there should be a side argument: "What if we and the media treat female athletes like male athletes?"
If a professional or college sports player gets accused (not necessary arrested) of domestic violence, now they find themselves being released or suspended, but Hope Solo was arrested for domestic violence and America considers her a hero. Go figure.