Episode 112: Why Sports Have a Domestic Violence Crisis
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January has been filled with headlines about domestic violence allegations against prominent sports figures. Why do we keep seeing more stories like this? Do sports have a domestic violence problem? And how should leagues and organizations punish people with these allegations? This week, we discuss:
2:30 — Netflix has released a new show about tennis, Break Point, as well as the trailer for an upcoming PGA documentary, Full Swing. We discuss the insights these shows will provide and what we are looking forward to watching them.
8:00 — Australian Open 2023 preview.
11:30 — NFL playoff preview.
24:00: BIG STORY — We analyze the facts and responses for three domestic violence situations. First, Trevor Bauer was cut by the Dodgers after his suspension was shortened (25:15). Next, Dana White refused to punish himself after a video surfaced of him abusing his wife (35:00). And finally, Chris Beard was fired as head coach of Texas basketball following an arrest on domestic violence charges (46:15).
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