Why Canada is a major growth play for women’s professional sports

Episode 525 of the Sports Media Podcast features Tara Slone, a Canadian-based sports broadcaster who currently works as a host for SiriusXM Canada as well as covering the San Jose Sharks for NBC Sports California. She previously worked on Sportsnet’s long-running “Hometown Hockey”  In this podcast, Slone discusses the state of women’s professional sports in Canada; why pro sports have exploded in the country; the prospects of success for the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo; what kind of media coverage we anticipate the Tempo will get; the growth of the PWHL and the founding of The Northern Super League; why women’s college sports are not bigger in Canada; the job market for sports media professionals in Canada, and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

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