In the wake of Heated Rivalry, We Need to Retire ‘WAGs’ and Embrace ‘SOAPs’ in Professional Sports

I wrote the following blog post long before the Canadian television series (based on the Game Changers novel series by Rachel Reid) Heated Rivalry turned the culture on its head. Now, more than ever, we need to be more inclusive in sports and that starts with player’s loved ones. Dear television stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, help us go from WAGs to SOAPs. Let … Continue reading In the wake of Heated Rivalry, We Need to Retire ‘WAGs’ and Embrace ‘SOAPs’ in Professional Sports

SarahFebruary 20, 2026Leave a comment

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Monday Musings

Another wild weekend of sports is in the books. This time my Packers tied, the U.S. lost on home soil, and the baseball playoffs are set. Let’s get into it. Packers-Cowboys Deliver an Instant Classic In a game that had everything except a winner, the Packers and Cowboys battled to a rare 40-40 tie on Sunday. The scoreboard operator barely had time to breathe as … Continue reading Monday Musings

SarahSeptember 29, 2025Leave a comment

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Sarah’s Summer Update

It has been a minute. This summer has already been filled with all the sports and entertainment a girl could ask for. First, I saw Beyoncé in Chicago in mid-May at Soldier Field (wow I can say I’ve been on an NFL field.) It was like my World Series. I was going to say my Super Bowl, but I saw my Packers beat the Steelers … Continue reading Sarah’s Summer Update

SarahJuly 2, 2025Leave a comment

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Why We Need to Retire ‘WAGs’ and Embrace ‘SOAPs’ in Professional Sports

Let me explain what WAGs and SOAPs mean: WAGs stands for “wives and girlfriends” of professional athletes. The term has always felt uncomfortable to me, though I’ve struggled to articulate exactly why. After working in various baseball front offices and spending time with WAGs and helping players’ families, I’ve realized how exclusionary (and yes, still unsettling) this term truly is. People say sports imitates life … Continue reading Why We Need to Retire ‘WAGs’ and Embrace ‘SOAPs’ in Professional Sports

SarahMay 7, 20251 Comment

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Dad Vibes

Holy missed putt, Batman?! Was anyone else glued to their TV all Sunday long? I’d say I was locked in Friday and Saturday, too, but… those were nap days. I was on the phone with a friend Saturday when she asked what I was up to: crossword puzzle book in hand, the Masters on the big screen, baseball streaming on my laptop. Her response? “Oh, … Continue reading Dad Vibes

SarahApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025Leave a comment

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I know who I WON’T be betting on to win The Masters

The Masters, a tradition unlike any other. The best major of the year, at the greatest golf course money can build. It’s truly a special week, and a special place. It’s a weekend of golf that feels stuck in the past. Thank god they’ve made some adjustments so it’s not COMPLETELY stuck in the past. Like finally allowing women to join the club. One of … Continue reading I know who I WON’T be betting on to win The Masters