Three female sports reporters initially denied postgame access to Jacksonville Jaguars locker room
After the Oct. 4 Jaguars vs. Colts game, three female sports reporters attending the Indianapolis Associated Press Sports Editors sports media diversity weekend were initially denied locker room access by an usher who wasn’t sure that women were allowed inside. After the usher admitted that he wasn’t sure who was allowed access to the locker rooms, both football teams’ public relations representatives apologized to the women for the mishap.
Yankees pitcher checks into rehab
CC Sabathia, starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, voluntarily checked into an alcohol rehabilitation center and will forgo pitching in the postseason. In his statement, Sabathia announced that he is seeking to “receive the professional care and assistance [he needs] to treat [his] disease” and asked that the public respect his family’s privacy.
First female featured on cover of Australian Men’s Fitness magazine, sparking controversy
Ronda Rousey, actress, mixed martial artist, judoka and the first UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, was the first woman to appear on the cover of Australian Men’s Fitness magazine. Responses to Rousey’s appearance on the magazine came from both ends of the spectrum. Some said Rousey, the consensus number-one female MMA fighter, was a fitting choice for the cover, which sends an inspirational message, while others condemned the magazine for sexualizing Rousey by using a female for a male-oriented publication.
Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams fired
The team has dismissed Williams and several members of his coaching staff after the season concluded. Because the Nationals will sit out this postseason, posting a meager 83-79 record, General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement that Williams was dismissed and that his coaching staff would not be receiving contract renewals. Williams was let go one year after he was named National League Manager of the Year.
Daredevil adventurer Johnny Strange dies at age 23
Swiss police reported that Strange passed in a crash while wingsuit-flying in the Alps. A police spokesman said that strong winds may have caused the three-time world record holder to crash after jumping from Mount Gitschen, which is 8,245 feet tall. Strange became famous for being the youngest individual, at age 17, to climb the world’s seven tallest mountains in the world.
