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Stroman On Sports

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman and former player — chats with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports.

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Stroman On Sports: The House vs. NCAA Settlement Impacts

Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 27. They discussed the recent House vs. NCAA settlement, which dictates that college athletic departments share their revenue with athletes. They discussed the implications of this decision for UNC sports, as well as the national sports landscape, and more.

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Stroman on Sports: The NBA Finals, and More

Deborah Strom spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 20. They discussed the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, which will go to a decisive game 7 Sunday night. They also touched on some UNC Sports, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: Watching Sports During Uncertain Times

Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 13. She discussed sports as the backdrop to some recent intense news events, exploring what role sports play during the unfolding of intense and historical news events, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: Diamond Heels, Paying College Athletes, NBA Playoffs

Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 30th. She discussed the Diamond Heels win in their first NCAA Tournament game earlier in the day, which was a 4-0 win over Holy Cross. She discussed the Heels chances of getting to Omaha, the program’s legacy, and more. She also discussed implications of the House settlement for Olympic sports at the college level. She concluded by discussing the final two rounds of the NBA Playoffs, wondering if anyone can beat the Thunder, and more.

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