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Shannon Melero
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Premiere Batman sex correspondent. Staff writer covering women's sports, pop culture, and whatever the instructors at Peloton are up to.

[For those dropping in from the post about Disney furloughing tens of thousands of workers] Read more

I am so tired of hearing about what Kobe Bryant “did” for women’s basketball. As if the only way something can succeed is because of a man. As someone who worked at a fancy hotel, I know all too well the kinds of dangerous situations that employees can be put into by management. (Off topic, but my first week on the Read more

That song literally sounded like it was written for the purpose of purity balls and wedding father daughter dances for girls who attended purity balls. Read more

Scarlett Johansson’s already up for the role of Lydia in the film adaptation. Read more

I really, REALLY enjoyed this show. The athleticism of these kids is insane and I have nothing but respect and admiration for them. It made me want to go see cheer competitions in real life cause that would be THRILLING.

Mostly, I watched because it (and Monica) reminded me of when I coached a junior roller derby team Read more

I will attend college all over again if it means Michelle Obama will follow me with a camera crew.”* Read more

Props to JJ for using his platform to call this out.  Kealia deserves notoriety and recognition for her accomplishments, not to be treated like an accessory to her fiancé. Read more

I feel like I’m doing a small bit for equality by consistently referring to that Eagle’s player as Julie Ertz’s husband. Read more

Hello Disciples

On an unrelated note, it’s just good practice to wipe down that bike seat at the gym before hopping on. Read more

even though I’ve been the only minority on a bike in more classes than I care to count Read more

more like sacrelicious, amirite?? Read more

How the NWSL blew it on leveraging the World Cup should be another whole article. Read more

Holy shit. NWSL content on Jez?

Police take victims seriously. Police take diligent notes and follow-up on leads. Police test most rape kits. Read more