third quarter of Game One of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Dallas Wings at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Wings 97-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Additionally, structural barriers and workplace cultures often hinder women's advancement in sports media. Researchers further note that women in sports journalismwhere their presence and contributions are undervalued compared to their men counterparts. This environment can lead to higher attrition rates among women, as they may leave the industry due to a lack of support, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
Hyslop stated that “some people really underestimate women's sports and underestimate getting into it. And I think that there's a lot of this rhetoric of, ‘oh, I cover the NHL, I could cover the PWHL’ or, ‘Oh, I covered the NBA. So I have no problem covering the WNBA.’ And the fact of the matter is, these are different games. They are different players, they have different rules, there's a completely different setup.