Cheryl Cooky

June 19, 2015

Despite Soaring Popularity, Women’s Sports Got More Coverage a Generation Ago

While many might conclude that the news media are simply giving viewers “what they want,” our data suggest that the news media, through their commentary and coverage, help to build and sustain audiences and fans of men’s sports while containing any interest in women’s sports.

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