Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, August 9. The pair discuss some of the latest stories in the closing days of the 2024 Paris Olympics, including… Noah Lyles’ gold-medal run, his bout with COVID-19, and successful self-branding… Team USA cutting it close in the men’s basketball semifinals, but coming through against Serbia to set up a must-watch gold-medal game… and some of the more unusual or outlandish sports competed during these Olympics.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.

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