Jane McManus, longtime sports reporter, NYU professor, and author of the new book “The Fast Track: Inside The Surging Business of Women’s Sports,” joins Sarah to discuss the NCAA basketball tournament one year after Caitlin v. Angel, why organizations need to stop using the men’s formula for the women’s game, and how media gatekeepers are the arbiters of who and what gets airtime.


Pick up a copy of Jane’s book, The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women’s Sports here


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Jane McManus, longtime sports reporter,&nbsp;NYU professor,&nbsp;and author of the new book &ldquo;The Fast Track: Inside The Surging Business of Women&rsquo;s Sports,&rdquo; joins Sarah to discuss the NCAA basketball tournament one year after Caitlin v. Angel, why organizations need to stop using the men&rsquo;s formula for the women&rsquo;s game, and how media gatekeepers are the arbiters of who and what gets airtime.
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Pick up a copy of Jane&rsquo;s book, The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women&rsquo;s Sports <a href="https://tupress.temple.edu/books/the-fast-track" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tupress.temple.edu/books/the-fast-track&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743633928652000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3A7Fr42yqJVQh6yiaKzOKb">here</a>
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Grab Kate Fagan&rsquo;s book, The Three Lives of Cate Kay <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Three-Lives-of-Cate-Kay/Kate-Fagan/9781668076217" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Three-Lives-of-Cate-Kay/Kate-Fagan/9781668076217&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743633928652000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kiJxTgTcJb44veqIDFSDJ">here</a>
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And pre-order Sarah&rsquo;s book, Runs in the Family: An Incredible True Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743633928652000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RvmISzU3VO49PpV_PgoiX">here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

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Jane McManus, longtime sports reporter, NYU professor, and author of the new book “The Fast Track: Inside The Surging Business of Women’s Sports,” joins Sarah to discuss the NCAA basketball tournament one year after Caitlin v. Angel, why organizations need to stop using the men’s formula for the women’s game, and how media gatekeepers are the arbiters of who and what gets airtime.

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