Katie Lever, Author at Awful Announcing

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Dr. Katie Lever is a former Division 1 athlete and current freelance sports writer whose work has appeared in Global Sport Matters, Sportico, Extra Points, Forbes, and other outlets. She is also the award-winning author of Surviving the Second Tier, a dystopian novel about the dark side of the college sports industry, available on Amazon. Follow Katie on Twitter and Instagram: @leverfever.

Nov 26, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) holds the Apple Cup trophy following a 40-13 victory against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

College Football

Nothing showcases the hypocrisy of amateurism like conference realignment

FIFA Women’s World Cup’s success breaks down barriers and stereotypes across the globe

Different in the world of sports isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to women’s sports and the Women's World Cup.

Jul 15, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Team Stewart guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates after scoring a four-point shot against Team Wilson during the first half in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

WNBA

After impressive growth this season, how does the WNBA take the next step forward?

Mar 26, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Haley Cavinder (14) and guard Hanna Cavinder (15) during the NCAA WomenÕs Tournament against the LSU Lady Tigers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA

“Sex sells” doesn’t tell the whole story–what sports media can learn about female college athletes after two years of NIL

Joe Rogan looks intense hosting The Joe Rogan Experience, Screenshot via YouTube, 2022.

ESPN