📢NEW ARTICLE ⚽️ My latest research explores the experiences of women football fans on X. From building supportive communities to facing abuse and stereotypes, discover how gender influences their online interactions.
https://t.co/ODuiRpqjNE
Thanks to @commsportj@SAGEPublishers
@SportInSocietyJ@tandfsport The article examines how Brock Purdy’s rookie season was framed through underdog narratives that aligned sporting success with broader societal values. It speaks to how media storytelling shapes public engagement with athletes.
https://t.co/lipoXPb7SG
Wrote this one a while ago, so really pleased to see it published today. Thanks to @SportInSocietyJ and @tandfsport.
“Rising from irrelevance: the media framing of Brock Purdy’s rookie season in the NFL” 🏈📄
https://t.co/fHB7XI2IrI
If you’re over on Bluesky, come say hi and help me find my feet! I’ve decided to start engaging more over there and would love to connect with familiar faces (and new ones too).
👉 https://t.co/Si3L9PE2WN
04:52 - @Lionesses won #EURO2025 despite leading for just four minutes and 52 seconds in the entire knockout stages of the tournament (including stoppage time). Battlers.
Two really enjoyable presentations this afternoon at @IACSacademic. First up, @AaronGallagher8 looking at the relationship between the IOC and the media. Followed by @dan_kilvington discussing online harm and sports journalists. #IACS25
A pleasure and honour to chair this afternoon's panel on 'Perception & Representation', with fantastic presentations from Cory Barker, Kenny Smith, Thomas Horky, and Nicolas Voisin. #IACS25
Kicking off a brilliant schedule of discussions at #IACS25 with a panel on the 2024 Olympics. First up, @Yann_Dcs, exploring diversity in the opening and closing ceremonies.
@GaryJamesWriter So sorry to hear this Gary. I had a lengthy conversation with Steve many years ago about the aftermath of Munich. He was so giving of his time.
Ironically, I'm at my most productive when procrastinating. My desktop and inbox are spotless - because nothing says 'avoiding a specific task' like aggressively organising your digital life 🙃