*EXCLUSIVE* Had a fantastic sit down chat with @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach, Sandy Brondello. We talked building a team (without players!!!), her vision for the franchise, impressions of Toronto, and poutine versus vegemite. My latest for CBC Sports. www.cbc.ca/sports/baske...

It's finally the final of #Afcon, yipee!!! Are you ready to watch #MAR v #SEN in just a few hours? @brendaelsey.bsky.social and @shireenahmed.bsky.social preview the final, which is sure to be exciting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6J7...

Get ready for #AFCON2025 third-place match between #EGY pharaohs and the #NIG super eagles! @shireenahmed.bsky.social and @brendaelsey.bsky.social argue why third-place matches matter. Let's see some scores settled! www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6J7...

@shireenahmed.bsky.social and I talk #afcon! We couldn’t really decide on #SEN v #EGY but Mané won our “Man of the People award!” m.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcD...

According to people in Aida refugee camp this demolition could happen as soon as tomorrow. They wrote today to FIFA and the Swiss government urging them to call on Israel to desist from any demolition plans. The pitch is a lifeline for hundreds of Palestinian boys and girls.

I almost started crying when their latest episode showed up on my feed. If you are a sports fan, a women’s sports fan, a feminist, an anti-racist, and more, listen to this podcast. These woman are incredible!!!! So glad they are back. @rathjen.us - I think you would like them!

We are sending out of our first newsletter soon, which will include what was supposed to be a short video of Amira and Jessica talking about Heated Rivalry. The video is 45 minutes long. If you don't want to miss it, sign up RIGHT NOW: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYv

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FLAMETHROWERS, here we are for Episode 270. Find us on YouTube youtu.be/nwb-hsnMnJ4?... Like, subscribe and share! @burnitalldownpod.com @jessicawluther.com @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social @amirarose.bsky.social @brendaelsey.bsky.social

I gotta be a better promoter. Should have dropped a link: www.burnitalldownpod.com. Also a tag: @burnitalldownpod.com.

So if you unsubscribed, time to fix that!

I’ve got good news: you’re gonna get the women of Burn It All Down’s thoughts on today’s FIFA embarrassment in the form of a podcast episode!

HELLO, FLAMETHROWERS. WE'RE COOKING. 🔥🔥🔥 Stay tuned to our socials for @burnitalldownpod.com show and community updates. @jessicawluther.com @brendaelsey.bsky.social @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social @amirarose.bsky.social @martinkessler.bsky.social

FIFA awarding Donald Trump a "peace prize" is an insult to every supporter/player/coach of the beautiful game who actually believes in justice and humanity.

Four students in TMU Sport Media program used my journey in journalism and sport media as the topic of their senior documentary project. Thank you to DJEN Productions (Dylan, Joseph, Eric and Nevan) for their diligence and intentionality. Incredibly humbled. ✨️ youtu.be/g77KjC380V4?...

Proud to feature @shireenahmed.bsky.social's latest on how World Ultimate Frisbee players are mounting an unprecedented protest against Israel’s participation, whose team boasts active IDF soldiers. www.sportspolitika.news/p/ultimate-f...

After an amazing first season of the Northern Super League, I wrote about the successes and also what needs to be done. My wrap on the inaugural season of the NSL for CBC Sports. www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...

Our hearts soared, then broke. I thought about the most beautiful sports bandwagon I've ever jumped on. Here is where I landed on the @torontobluejays.bsky.social World Series run. My latest for CBC Sports. www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...

I had some thoughts about the WNBA, drama, and some reasons as to why I think Toronto Tempo should be paying close attention to how this unfolds. My latest for CBC Sports. www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...

I heard about Tamarri Lindo a couple of years ago. That such a talented young athlete is living in fear of deportation and possible violence is unfathomable. But here we are. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

"A swing of the racquet or the sound of an ace will not drown out the cries of mothers weeping for their dead children." Exceptional reporting from @shireenahmed.bsky.social in @therovermedia.bsky.social on why Tennis Canada must cancel its match against Israel. therover.ca/davis-cup-to...

Canada's beloved GK, Erin McLeod, announced her retirement from soccer today - due to a season-ending injury. I spoke with her about her career in the NSL, her legacy and what she's done for women's soccer at home and around the world. Here’s my exclusive for CBC Sports: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

🚨The #AthletesNetwork will be hosting an online media training for impacted athletes on September 24th. ✊ Join us to hear from journalists @suzywrack.bsky.social from @theguardian.com and @shireenahmed.bsky.social ⚽️ 📰 Register below ⬇️ #SafeSport sportandrightsalliance.org/activity/ath...

Today on Commotion, on the reality dating series at the US Open with @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and @shireenahmed.bsky.social and the new Mac DeMarco with @cadenceweapon.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/live/GPk4U4p...

The NWSL quietly updated its public-facing extreme heat policy since the Aug 16 delay in KC. The league says the edits aligned the external doc with a change that was implemented internally in 2023; the NWSLPA says it was not aware of the removal of a key clause. My report for the Guardian‬:

This is a dark stain on football, and will always be remembered as such. That UEFA nor FIFA did or said anything about the hundreds killed and complete anhialation of football in that region is deplorable.

Last Friday in Ottawa, I covered another rugby matchup at TD Stadium: Iroquois Roots Rugby (Indigenous community) versus Play Rugby USA (predominantly Black from NYC). It's an honour to be the only one trusted to tell this story. www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...

I decided to address an uncomfortable truth: the rise of women's sports creates an increase in racist and misogynistic abuse. www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...

Thinking of all survivors today. 💕 I believe you.

First #NASSH2025 Plenary Panel is soon! Burn It All Down @burnitalldownpod.com‬, featuring @shireenahmed.bsky.social‬, @amirarose.bsky.social‬, @brendaelsey.bsky.social‬, @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social‬, & @jessicawluther.com‬ starts @ 5PM ET. Program: bit.ly/43u8N3a #SportHistory #Skystorians

🧵 The Israeli FA allows settler clubs, who act contrary to international law by encouraging the transfer of civilian Israelis to illegally occupied land, to participate in its league FIFA can’t continue to ignore its own responsibility 📝 @samindrakunti.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/samind...

✍️⚽️ My latest for CBC News: CD Palestino plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its jerseys have images of the keffiyeh & the Al-Aqsa Mosque — & the soccer team is located more than 13,000 kilometres away from Gaza in Chile. www.cbc.ca/1.7536572

From the creators of "I don't like Rage against the Machine anymore, they've gone woke", we bring you a new, thrilling journey of self discovery:

On Wednesday, I won 2nd place in the 2024 AIPS Sport Media Awards Best Column for my CBC Sports piece on the hijab ban in France ahead of Olympics. Gala took place in Rabat, Morocco. Trophies for this category were presented by Madame Nawal El Moutakawel, a legend, and a hero of mine. Alhumdullilah.

History tells me that the FA loves to bar women from soccer

I'm oscillating between the exciting and promising news of the PWHL expansion to Vancouver, while also checking regularly on the reporting from a London ON courthouse where five former world junior hockey players are on trial for sexual assault. This is hockey in Canada.

When I started my career in sports journalism I was often the only racialized woman in a press box. Today there were way more. And I wasn't the only Muslim. MashaAlah tho. ✨️ ⚽️🤲🏽

It's the eve of the inaugural match of the NSL. I had some thoughts about the stage setting Vancouver, the league, the opportunities, and the moments to come. www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...

Once we have all the details about the May show locked down, we'll post them. As always, burn on, not out! 🔥🧡

We'll be posting the Q+A from Bowling Green soon, so if you unsubscribed from our feed, it's time to subscribe again. We are also doing another live show in Gatineau, Canada, in late May, so there is new content coming, for now. We miss you all! We hope you enjoy this special episode.

Hello, flamethrowers! Jessica here. BURN IT ALL DOWN HAS A NEW EPISODE! Check your feeds. We did a live show at Bowling Green State U last month and it's up! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

AFC Toronto released their away kit this morning. It's dope. Then I get a text from Mariam Kourabi of She Scores Bangers and she says: "HIJABIS HAVE MADE IT ON A KIT". Erika (InkScript on IG) designed this with Toronto in mind. STUNNING.

My latest is on the public fundraising campaign to get Canada's 15s to the 2025 World Cup in August. But is this the solution for cash-strapped NSOs? Insight from Pamphinette Buisa, Olivia Apps and Nathan Bombrys. www.cbc.ca/sports/opini...

The optics and impact of a Muslim Arab woman from Africa being a key force at a storied wbb College program in the United States are so important right now. Jana El Alfy is THAT player. #MashaAllah 📷 @uconn.bsky.social WBB

HUGE CONGRATS TO @shireenahmed.bsky.social FOR BEING NOMINATED FOR THE BIGGEST NEWS SCOOP OF 2024 (Toronto gets a WNBA team!!!!)

Who do I pay to keep political campaign commercials off my television?

It was great. I started crying when @amirarose.bsky.social said “Welcome to Burn It All Down.” These women are so, so smart and it’s always such an honor to share the stage and mic with them. @brendaelsey.bsky.social @shireenahmed.bsky.social @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social