Pioneering women's sports bar draws crowds, eyes path to equality

Pioneering women's sports bar draws crowds, eyes path to equality

A rare sports bar dedicated to showing women's sports has built a loyal following in the northwestern United States, with the founder and many patrons hoping progress toward equality for female athletes will come with the growing popularity of such establishments. The Sports Bra in Portland, Oregon, opened its doors in 2022 to great community reception. "The line was four blocks long the entire weekend when we first opened. It was mayhem," said …

Sarah Spain On the Evolution of Women's Sports Coverage - Front Office Sports

Sarah Spain joins FOS Today to talk about the evolution of media coverage of women’s sports, Good Game with Sarah Spain, and her new book.

The W Sports Bar wants to change the game in Cleveland – The Land

The W Sports Bar will offer a safe, exciting place to watch both women’s and men’s sports. [All photos by Rachelle Miller] Last week, the Gordon Square Arts District welcomed a pioneering new addition to Cleveland’s culture and sports scene: The W Sports Bar, the city’s first establishment dedicated entirely to celebrating women’s sports. Spearheaded by Cassy Kopp and Ally Eclarin of Kent-based sports coffee shop State Champs, alongside Shelley …