Barbara Barker

Barbara Barker appears in the following:

The Winning New York Sports Team

Thursday, October 05, 2023

A guide to the winning superteam, New York Liberty, as they head to the WNBA finals.

Women's Work: The Locker Room

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The challenges faced by women journalists, and players, in the world of competitive sports.

New York City's NBA Playoffs

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Sports writer Barbara Barker joins to talk all things Nets and Knicks as the NBA Playoffs continue.

WNBA Loses Its Leadership at a Critical Moment

Friday, October 12, 2018

Fans say women's professional basketball has never been better. But can its leaders figure out how to fill seats?

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Madison Square Garden Takes Heat for Moving NY Liberty to the Burbs

Friday, March 23, 2018

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The team will play most of its games in Westchester this season. 

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Women's World Cup Soccer Champs Demand Equal Pay

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team not only won a World Cup last summer. They say they brought in $20 million more in revenue compared to the men. Now they want a pay raise.

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Enough with "Like a Girl"

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Newsday sportswriter says now-fired PGA president must have missed the ad featuring Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis when he chose to insult a golfer by calling him a "lil girl".

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Jets Blue

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Barbara Barker, Newsday sportswriter and columnist, offers her take on the treatment of reporter Ines Sainz by some Jets players.

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Tarnished Sports Heroes

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Barbara Barker, Newsday sportswriter and columnist, talks about which is worse for parents -- explaining Michael Phelps' or A-Rod's drug use. Question for parents and kids: How have your discussed A-Rod and Phelps in your family? Comment below!

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