football media's most inaccurate predictions -- and the fascinating stories behind them
Segal, Fred
2022
"With this book, Segal focuses on the NFL, and provides a vast collection of poorly aged predictions and analysis from NFL media members and personalities about some of the most famous teams and players in the league's history"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the history of female and gender nonconforming fighters in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), their fight for visibility by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the ways they continue to fight for visibility.
"Describes the pay gap between professional male and female athletes, including the history of the pay gap, reasons it still persists, and steps athletes are taking to reduce the gap"--Provided by publisher.
"How do you get your pro football news? The answer might depend on how old you are! Millions of fans follow the league and its players with devotion and dedication, but how they do that has changed enormously. Inside, see how technology has had an impact on how football is presented and covered from the early days of TV to satellite broadcasts to the creation of the Internet to today's mobile-focused media"--Amazon.com.
Taking the field: the impact of Title IX- Out of uniform: the media backlash against female atheletes- Playing along: empowerment or exploitation?- The glass closet: homophobia in sports and sports media- Fair play: women althelets in action.
"The incredible popularity of social media has been a game-changer in the sports world. You can follow your favorite athletes on Twitter, visit a player's Facebook page, or watch the Super Bowl on your mobile device. Discover how sports coverage got its start in media through newspapers and radio and how it has exploded in today's Internet era. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS"--Provided by the publisher.
"Discusses the media treatment of athletes and sports worldwide, including issues of media pressure, discrimination, and scandals"--Provided by publisher.
