Episode Summary
The city’s women’s volleyball team, Columbus Fury, has new owners.Married entrepreneurs Andrea Mitchell and Andy Sandler acquired100% of the team from the previous ownership group, which included Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and his parents.This comes at a time when The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is putting a greater emphasis on women’s sports, including trying to get a women’s soccer team in the city.Women’s sports are on the rise with increased viewership of the women’s bracket in March Madness and more focus on women in the recent Winter Olympics.Guests:Andrea Mitchell, owner, Columbus FuryLinda Logan, CEO/president, Greater Columbus Sports CommissionDunja Antunovic, associate professor, sports sociology, University of MinnesotaIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.
