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@pressfreedomunited.bsky.social
https://pressfreedom.ac-page.com/home A joint effort of newsrooms, readers, journalists, editors, media executives, educators and journalism support organizations serving the public interest across the United States, and abroad.
@joeposnanski.com
Writer, author, podcaster, father, husband, juggler and believer in blue skies.
@runlelarun.bsky.social
Librarian-in-training. Once and occasional journo. Runner, mom, partner, cat lady. Always judging your grammar.
@buffer.com
Create and share social media content anywhere, consistently. Built with 💙 by a global, remote team. ⬇️ Learn more about Buffer & Bluesky https://buffer.com/bluesky
@chelsealeite.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief, RaptorsHQ.com. WNBA writer at SB Nation, The Next Hoops, and Fansided. Co-host of The Press Break podcast on Her Hoop Stats. Occasional host of Locked on Women's Basketball. Contact: www.chelsealeite.com / chelsealeite@gmail.com
@emcanderson.bsky.social
Footy Photographer, Product Manager at Sports Reference, Gal of @galpalsports
@lesleyryder.bsky.social
Writer, Soccer talker and Pal @GalPalSports.bsky.social bylines: @allforxi, @defectormedia LesleyRyder.54 on Signal 🏳️🌈♿️
@galpalsports.bsky.social
An inclusive digital community sharing stories about women’s sports. Founded by two nerdy wives who think athletes should be treated like human beings. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @emcanderson.bsky.social and @lesleyryder.bsky.social GalPalSports@gmail.com
@beaverwbb.bsky.social
We Are Family. The home of 5 Sweet Sixteens, 3 Elite 8s and a Final Four in the last ten seasons.
@sonjajacobsen.bsky.social
Tribal attorney, former public defender, avid fan of: Seattle Storm, Seahawks, UW Huskies, Lunar Owls, WNBA, Title IX, child welfare law reform, ICWA, the Innocence Project, civil rights, choice, an ERA, democracy. NZ born 🇳🇿
@molliecahillane.bsky.social
SBJ sports media reporter, podcast co-host, former adweek senior reporter. women’s sports advocate, ny liberty loyal, likely found petting a dog. she/her. northwestern 🎓
@mingemi.bsky.social
Sports Reporter covering the Valkyries, Bay FC, women's college basketball, women’s sports enterprise and more at SF Chronicle | SFC Guild | AWSM Board | NSMA, USBWA | BU ‘17 | 🏳️🌈
@chrisphoto15.bsky.social
WNBA fan, WBB photographer, data scientist, instagram.com/chrisphoto15 | Photo contributor: @thenext.bsky.social @herhoopstats.com
@jennhatfield.bsky.social
Managing editor, Washington Mystics beat reporter and Ivy League beat reporter at The Next. Also have a day job.
@rowanschaberg.bsky.social
Freelance WBB multimedia journalist🎥📸📝 Contributor @ The Next, Circling Seattle Sports, SB Nation | Proud Seattleite & CSU alum!
@macsmith413.bsky.social
Professional Communicator. Writer. Proud Spartan. Come for the women’s hoops, stay for the unsolicited advice.
@womhoopsguru.bsky.social
Hall of Fame women’s basketball writer; alumni of 40+ years at Philadelphia Inquirer; Temple Klein Journalism Hall of Fame
@bluelena.io
We provide the tools and hands-on help to build sustainable models, create better futures for independent media and preserve the free press https://bluelena.io
@ifnotforthem.bsky.social
A docuseries in production on the origin story of college women’s basketball. Set up as a non-profit production. Executive Producer Brenda VanLengen.
@brendavanlengen.bsky.social
Have spent a lifetime advocating for girls and women in sports. Women’s basketball broadcaster, historian and documentary producer. #IfNotForThem
@aghaubner.bsky.social
Reporter: @cbscolorado.bsky.social Co-Founder: @nocapspacewbb.com CU Buff, native New Yorker, washed up mogul skier. Talking women's basketball, sports and some other stuff.
@knoxrob1.bsky.social
Blessed child of God. 2023 CSC Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer & NCAA Champion of Diversity award winner. CSC Past President. Lincoln Hall of Famer. Avid reader. Women's basketball lover!
@thefrankiedlc.news
writing at the intersection of sports & gender / co-author of HAIL MARY: The Rise & Fall of the National Women’s Football League / they/them 🏳️⚧️🌈
@byalexazzi.bsky.social
Producer Good Game w/ Sarah Spain ✨ I know a lot about women's sports & the Olympics/ Paralympics! Previously: NBC Olympics Researcher, Writer, Editor ✨ she/ her
@eleanagudema.bsky.social
📍Brooklyn | Boston 🏠 Marketing @ NY Liberty 🗽🏀🌈 prev. Angel City
@natalieheavren.bsky.social
@northam67.bsky.social
covering women's college sports for SB Nation. Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/shorehoops 🏀 The Women’s Basketball Podcast: https://linktr.ee/miaandmitch 🎙️
@dovienya.bsky.social
Hoops and revolution WNBA draft at The Next (NCAAW obsessive) Waiting to spit in Sight Blinder's eye Longtime Runza enthusiast (he/him)
@ayabdeen.bsky.social
NCAAW/WNBA Writer for Ballislife 👩💻 Contributing writer for The Next. ASU Cronkite '25
@huntercruse.bsky.social
WNBA Draft Analyst for The Next | You can also find me here: https://youtube.com/@huntercruse14?si=r6X169aYn7r5RQ_S
@emilyadler.bsky.social
full-time in urban planning/housing, online as WNBA, NCAAW, draft reporter and features writer for TheNextHoops.com // PBWA, USBWA member and voter // ✡️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 she/her
@kgier.bsky.social
KU Masters in Sports Management Editor: The Next, The IX, The Equalizer, JoeBlogs Production Assistant: If Not For Them (She/Her)
@lockedonwbb.bsky.social
Daily women's basketball podcast, brought to you by @thenext.bsky.social.
@bennyheis.bsky.social
Betting Analyst: @kcsportsnetwork.bsky.social Senior Comms Manager @ H&R Block CHI✈️KC Insufferable IU fan Hubby to Elena & Daddy to the cutest little dudes ever
@josephzucker.bsky.social
Ohio's biggest Seattle Storm and San Diego Padres fan. Breaking news writer at Bleacher Report.
@jacobmox.bsky.social
Mid-majors and CBA for @herhoopstats.com Editor for @thenext.bsky.social
@howardmegdal.bsky.social
Founder/Editor @Theixnewsletter.bsky.social, @thenext.bsky.social. Writer @BaseballProspectus.com. Voice at Bard, @LockedOnWBB.bsky.social. "Rare Gems" via Triumph Books out now, "Becoming Caitlin Clark" available for preorder, out June 2025. He/Him
@juliekliegman.com
Writer, editor. MIND GAME (2024), about how athletes navigate mental health. FINDING RENÉE (2026), a Renée Richards biography. Nonbinary ace. They/them. www.juliekliegman.com
@classicjpow.bsky.social
I have covered Women's basketball for Yahoo Sports, MSNBC, Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @thenext.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
@seehafer.bsky.social
Assistant Professor | Physical Therapist | Sports Science | Kinesiology Ph.D | I used to write more.
@lindsaygibbs.bsky.social
Author/Founder of Power Plays, a no-BS newsletter about women’s sports. Subscribe here: powerplays.news
@basketball-reference.com
Basketball stats and history for the NBA, WNBA, European Leagues, ABA, and more.