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Publishers and studios routinely pay large sums to acquire ‘life story rights.’ Two law scholars explain why the phrase is misleading.
Imagine what female athletes could achieve if they were free from body pressure.
Money talks, and sportswashing often works. Some of football’s biggest names now call the Saudi Pro League home.
By examining the FIFA Women’s World Cup performances, we can gain insights into the efforts countries are making to address gender inequality beyond sports.
Have you found yourself liking sport for the first time and wondering how you got here? Here’s what might be going on – and why it might be the best thing for your wellbeing.
This semi-final is an Australia-England fixture with fewer of the national slights and burdens of history, hierarchy and gender.
On August 6, the Australian Diamonds won the Netball World Cup for the 12th time – but it received a fraction of the coverage the Matildas are getting.
African teams take the football world cup by storm.
Fifa is facing a bumpy road to balancing money and moral aspects of growing the Women’s World Cup.
The implications of the Canadian women’s soccer team’s World Cup loss goes beyond Canadian national pride.
Gender disparities in sport extend to injuries too. Female soccer players are at greater risk for ACL tears than males and it is clear immediate action is needed to address the non-biological factors for the injury.
The increasing commercialisation and globalisation of women’s football – coupled with poor pay – has created the conditions for match-fixing to become a major problem.
If the FA aims to promote both their men’s and women’s national teams equally, my findings suggest they should reassess their current social media strategy.
A sensational opening match win by New Zealand proves the doubters wrong and sets the stage for a milestone Women’s World Cup.
Data suggests most professional sports experience some form of home ground advantage. But it’s not straightforward.
While positive change has been seen, especially surrounding this year’s Women’s World Cup, there is still much work to be done by organizations governing women’s professional sports.
While the 2023 Women’s World Cup might be the best yet for women in terms of investments and viewership, there is still room for improvement for the 2027 World Cup.
Dele discussed a range of shocking experiences including being a victim of sexual abuse, dealing drugs at the age of eight, and being hung off a bridge by an adult at the age of 11.
Investment is needed at every level.
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Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy, SKEMA Business School
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Leicester
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Reader of Sport Business, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Principal Research Fellow in Sociology of Sport, University of Brighton
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Professor of Communications, Howard University
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Honorary Fellow, Deakin University
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Principal Lecturer, Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of Portsmouth
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Principal Lecturer in Sport Finance, Sheffield Hallam University
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Head Of Department in Department of Sport & Event Management, Bournemouth University
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Lecturer in Sport & Fitness, The Open University
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Head of Department; Finance, Accounting & Business Systems, Sheffield Hallam University
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Principal Lecturer in Journalism, University of Brighton
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Chair of Sport and Head of the Academy of Sport, The University of Edinburgh
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Senior Lecturer in Sport Management, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Teacher in Accountancy and member of Football Industries Group, University of Liverpool
