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BAY AREA: Veteran sportswriters unpack the challenges females face in sports media

Kelli Johnson, Joan Ryan, Susan Slusser and Ann Killion take on the subject of women in sports media: Breaking into the business, dealing with social media abuse, life in the locker room, and much more.

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CHICAGO: Women's pro football player Sami Grisafe's unique journey in sports

Sami Grisafe, a pro football player and award-winning singer/songwriter, opens up about her unique journey in sports, including earning her place on all-star youth baseball and football teams with the boys. You won't want to miss Sami's interview with CSN Chicago's Sarah Lauch in this special TOMBOY podcast.

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NORTHWEST: Bev Smith -- Play like an athlete, not like a girl

CSNNW's Ashley Young sits down with former Oregon Duck player and coach (and Women's Hall of Famer) Bev Smith for a discussion on playing like an athlete and not 'like a girl' as well as sports specialization.

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PHILADELPHIA: Michele Tafoya

CSNPhilly's Amy Fadool talks with Michele Tafoya about the challenges of overcoming the label of 'female sports journalist' and how she inspired women to join the field.

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CHICAGO: NHL writer Tracey Myers on breaking into the business and gaining confidence along the way

CSNChicago.com Blackhawks Insider Tracey Myers shares her story of transforming from a quiet newcomer to a confident professional with personality during her time covering the NHL.

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PHILADELPHIA: Virlen Reyes -- Hockey saved my life

CSNPhilly's Sarah Baicker talks with Virlen Reyes about growing up in a tough part of Philly and how she credits the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation with saving her life.

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NORTHWEST: Amelia Boone -- Inside the life of a champion obstacle course racer

Oregon's own Amelia Boone speaks to CSN Northwest's Amanda Maynard about her life as an obstacle course racer, how she got into the sport and how she balances it with her full-time job as a lawyer.

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CHICAGO: Peggy Kusinski -- Veteran sports reporter on the value of bringing a different perspective

Breaking into the sports world was a challenge from the very start for NBC5 sports reporter Peggy Kusinski. Listen to her story of pushing on despite initial resistance and how it led her to covering the Chicago Bears and other pro teams in one of the nation's largest TV markets.

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NORTHWEST: Valerie Cleary, Portland State's new athletic director

Portland State's new athletic director, Valerie Cleary, sits down with CSNNW's Ashley Young to talk about her unique position as a female Division 1 athletic director.

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MID-ATLANTIC: The obstacles and challenges facing girl's HS sports

CSN anchor Jill Sorenson is joined by former college star and CSN analyst Christy Winters-Scott and Damascus HS coach Steve Pisarski to discuss the challenges and obstacles facing female high school athletes.

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