Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 15 for “Stroman on Sports.” The pair discuss The Athletic’s recent report on the rise of stalking in sports, how athletes are being targeted by individuals fixated on them and the athletes’ experiences. Stroman shares her perspective from an incident during her playing days and the impact on athletes’ safety. She also discusses how parasocial relationships continue to warp people’s reality and connection to real people, as well as what steps can be taken to still allow healthy interactions with fans.

Read “‘I’m sitting behind the bench’: Inside sports’ escalating stalking problem” on The Athletic.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.

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