Episode 1262: Serena’s Outrage, Why She Is A Nuance-Free Zone, Dominic Ryan Retires With Concussion, Solos In Slaughtneil
The US Open women’s final of 2018 will go down in infamy – what should have been a routine coronation against a 20-year old playing her first Grand Slam final, turned into one of the most dramatic moments of the year in sport.
Serena Williams “sexism” row: Social media reacts ????https://t.co/z55OFxpcS6 pic.twitter.com/heQTc6i04W
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 10, 2018
You can believe Serena Williams’ behavior was wrong yet still believe there’s a terrible double standard for women compared to men in tennis. Men have gotten away with far worse than what Serena did Saturday. My ?@usatodaysports? column: https://t.co/6MQgj83t7C
— Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) September 9, 2018
Serena was punished for three separate code violations, leading to the concession of a game at a vital moment in the second set, and her reaction – calling the umpire a thief, and a liar – has divided the sports world. We speak to Caitlin Thompson of Racquet Magazine, and Sinead O’Carroll of The Journal.
I wrote something about Serena Williams, and rules. https://t.co/DSXsnv2hIR
— Jonathan Liew (@jonathanliew) September 9, 2018
Me in @Slate on the US Open final, in which I felt very bad for Naomi Osaka https://t.co/Uv1UUt6k5M
— Josh Levin (@josh_levin) September 9, 2018
“She is feeling her way into it, performing the identity as much as inhabiting it.”
As you wait for her #USOpen match against Serena Williams, I’d recommend revisiting this @louisathomas profile of Naomi Osaka [via @racqetmagazine] https://t.co/iCv8AnlNt7 pic.twitter.com/GrIEW2gvx5
— David Rudin (@DavidSRudin) September 8, 2018
Recounting Serena Williams’ brushes with controversy https://t.co/uQYiuXZNWj
— Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) September 9, 2018
Gerry Thornley and Shane Horgan are back in the harness, with plenty to discuss after two weeks of the Pro-14, including Ross Byrne’s form, John Cooney’s career trajectory, and the sad end to Dominic Ryan’s career.
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Plus there’s the Derry club championship game that’s got everyone talking, and Tiger Woods rows into the gender equality debate.
@JOEdotie highlight of #derrysfc Slaughtneil midfielder soloing the ball for a solid 3/4 mins…. money back please #antifootball pic.twitter.com/Wdm8VRRiFV
— Darrell Coyles (@darrellcoyles) September 9, 2018
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It’s a portrait of a post-conflict community in Derry, where the government and the police are not recognised, where those who are judged to have stepped out of line are dealt with by a parallel justice system involving masked men with guns @AMotherBrings https://t.co/FaqPpnpBpz pic.twitter.com/Bt2ByNBH39
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The Player’s Chair is back! @RichieSadlier meets rugby league legend, union convert and the face of Sky’s GAA coverage @BrianCarneySkyS https://t.co/yjnd3mWI0S pic.twitter.com/97Mbskb23X
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