Episode 82: Equal Pay and the Harsh Costs of War

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team reached a significant settlement of their equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. Chad and John break down the results and implications of that decision. But first, we react to the invasion of Ukraine and it's impacts, both in and out of sports. This week, we discuss: 4:29 — How has the sports world reacted to war in Ukraine, and what impact does the conflict have on teams, players, and sporting events? 15:22 — Juwan Howard suspended by Michigan; should handshake lines still exist in sports? 21:29 — MLB lockout deadline and update 24:15 — THE BIG ISSUE: What did we learn from the equal pay settlement, and what does it mean for women's sports going forward? As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all our social media platforms!