LaJean Lawson and Kim Blair, two experts in the sporting goods industry, join the show to discuss the evolution of equipment. Through technological and social revolutions, the unique role of the sports bra and the impact of Title IX are also examined.

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What can athletes teach us about taxes? Probably more than you think. Joe Henchman of the Tax Foundation and Richard Auxier of the Tax Policy Center join the show to discuss what happens to all that money and why it should matter to fans.

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NYBF Sports Show visits the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, MN.

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NPR and Boston Globe reporter Shira Springer joins the show for a look back at the year’s biggest stories in women’s sports. Plus, a few headlines you may have missed and larger takeaways on the state and strength of women’s sports as we head into 2017.

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The women of Sistory join the show with two stories of integrating gendered sporting events. Shooting, synchronized swimming, and whether we set women up for success or failure by separating men’s and women’s events. Plus, A.J. Andrews wins a Golden Glove and Ali Krieger is traded to Orlando.

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Journalist Jessica Luther joins the show to discuss her new book, Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape.

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Meg Linehan, Senior Editor at Excelle Sports, joins the show with a preview of women’s soccer at the upcoming Rio Olympics. Plus, the pleasures and pitfalls of covering women’s sports and whether the state-of-play in the NWSL is strong enough to survive.

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Sports photographer Maddie Meyer joins the show. Maddie regularly covers all the hometown Boston teams, plus has worked on the Women’s World Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, and so much more. We discuss the stories behind her favorite shots, her frighteningly healthy perspective on when you miss one, and all the advice she’s received and passes on, especially to other up and coming women in photography. Plus, a very special fierce ladies as we honor the life and legacy of Pat Summitt.

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It’s a Father’s Day special as Maeve’s dad joins the show to discuss sports, fatherhood, and when the two collide. Plus a healthy dose of the Red Sox (like any good Bostonian) and the return of FIERCE LADIES.

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Women’s rugby Hall-of-Famer Kathy Flores joins the show to talk about the state of the game today, its debut at the Olympics this summer, and why more women should be involved at all levels of the sport. Plus, the NCAA Women’s World Series continues and women’s lacrosse goes pro.

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