Category: Sports

The NFL Introduces DC’s New Name: The Washington Commanders

The Washington DC NFL team finally got a name: Meet The Washington Commanders. “Two days after I got this job it became the Washington Football Team and here we are now on 2-2-22, The Washington Commanders,” said Julie Donaldson, senior vp media and content for the Commanders. “We’re excited...

Los Angeles Times: Female Sports Reporters Still Have to Fight Prejudice on Beats

ROB GLOSTER, (UPI) – Sept. 8, 1985 – Sportswriter Donna Balancia had two team officials block her from the New York Giants’ locker room after a recent preseason game. Jenny Kellner has been propositioned by players who flaunted their naked bodies for her. Dozens of other female sports reporters...

Equal access to locker room still a tough issue

United Press International — Donna Balancia had two team officials block her from the New York Giants locker room after a recent preseason game. Jenny Kellner has been propositioned by players who flaunted their naked bodies for her. Dozens of other female sports reporters have been denied access to NFL...