Good Sport NYC

Christiana Cromer

Good Sport NYC is a newsletter and podcast about the culture of women’s sports in New York City. www.goodsportnyc.com

  1. Oct 1

    The Sports Media Nepisode with Ashtyn Butuso

    Ashtyn Butuso is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Flagrant Magazine, the only women-founded basketball magazine in print. She’s a writer, producer, and on-screen host, and she's behind a lot of the sports media company Offball's best stuff. She’s a Cool Girl™️ in sports, a salt-of-the-earth type of sports fan, and my bestie-in-law. And she’s on the podcast. Here’s what we covered: * Coming out of the womb a sports head in Portland, OR * Tracing Ashtyn’s sports career trajectory, from growing up obsessed with Chiefs RB Priest Holmes, cutting film for Oregon State football, working at the Pac-12 Network, a stint at an ahead-of-its-time women’s sports media co., and more * Why it’s important to post no bills and how enforcing that can make you the proud owner of a Marine Johannès poster * Ashtyn’s take on what’s missing from women’s sports media and what she’s paying attention to in the scene * Why the e-haters should fear @lil_buts * Ashtyn’s favorite interviews: Aaron Gordon on art critics and Carl Jung’s Red Book, and Cameron Brink on dorodangos * The story behind Flagrant and what it takes to publish a print basketball magazine * Fun stuff like Ashtyn’s swag starting five and trivia Enjoy :) Thanks, Ashtyn, for coming on. LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Follow Ashtyn on Instagram, X, TikTok, Substack Subscribe to Flagrant and follow on Instagram Follow Offball on Instagram Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  2. Sep 18

    Inside Pro Women's Rugby with NY Exiles' Faith Morley

    This week, I spoke with Faith Morley, a professional women’s rugby player for the NY Exiles. In 2025, Women's Elite Rugby played its inaugural season, marking the first time women in the United States had a professional avenue in the sport, with six founding teams. Two years into the league’s history, the growing pains aren’t hard to miss — most visibly this season, when fans organized a league-wide blackout in protest of the WER’s trans-exclusion policy. But no one feels the reality of a new league like the players do. These athletes are playing at a pro level on top of careers and other jobs, commuting hours to practice, and training without access to a dedicated facility. That might sound bleak, and while I do resent the conditions women pros have to deal with in startup leagues, I can’t help but feel proud of what these players are doing: building a legacy of professional women’s rugby because they love the game that much, and care about its future. Today’s guest, Faith Morley, put all of this into perspective. We talked through: * Faith’s journey to rugby, out of spite for her older brother * Her college career and experience playing abroad in Ireland * What life actually looks like for an athlete in startup leagues like the WER * Two years of the WER in review, and what Faith hopes to see going forward * The league's 2026 trans-inclusion controversy, and how players and fans showed their solidarity with the trans community * The story of the 2026 Exiles season and why they’re coming back hungry next year Enjoy! LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Follow Faith and the NY Exiles on Instagram Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  3. Aug 28

    Why I’m Building a Women’s Sports Media Company

    A couple of weeks ago, we hit three months of Good Sport. I’m already looking forward to a year from now when I can say yes, I do have a 15-month-old. A baby media company. Her first words were Barclays Center. I wanted to use this week’s post as an opportunity to spell out why I’m building Good Sport and what the big vision is here, so our editor Rosabelle did a huge coup, took the mic, and interviewed ME all about it. Spoiler: Good Sport exists because I wanted to create a media outlet for women’s sports that I wished existed as a fan. One that’s more swaggy than girlboss, more gen-z than millennial (no shade, I’m 27 and a generational cusper), and more pro-women than clickbaity. I want to help build the cultural relevancy of this space and tell the stories that get lost in the bigger news streams. I want to celebrate the distinct cultures in different cities around women’s sports. And I want to have fun! Is that too much to ask?! No, because I’m in charge of my own destiny…Here’s what Rosabelle and I covered: * What Good Sport NYC actually is, and why we’re building it * What’s missing from the current state of women’s sports media * Cool work happening right now: the WNBA’s 30th season campaign, the New York Liberty’s retro branding, and the indie creators doing the best work out * Three months of Good Sport by the numbers * What it’s been like building this thing solo and on the side of a full-time job, and what I’ve learned so far * The five-year vision: a national network of Good Sport hubs * My sports origin story, including my soccer-themed room and Mia Hamm posters * Women’s sports trivia: Cromer family edition Enjoy this episode :) I had so much fun with Rosabelle talking about it all. LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Follow Rosabelle on Instagram Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  4. Aug 14

    Are the New York Liberty okay?

    We’re three months and 30+ games into the 2026 WNBA season. Naturally, it was time I asked long-time Liberty loyal and WNBA reporter Kenny Saint-Vil an important question: Are we okay? Kenny’s take was a lot more balanced than what a casual fan might see in the comment sections after a loss (or ugly win, like last night’s against the LA Sparks). He’s in the building every week, so I’m inclined to trust his read, which felt like a hopeful reality check. Here’s what we got into: * Why it’s a Championship or bust situation for the 2026 NY Liberty * Placing our record in the context of player injuries and looming playoffs * The situation with Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and her ultimate release * This season’s standout performances from Pauline Astier and Marine Johannes * Insights into Head Coach Chris DeMarco’s relationships with players, and whether or not he’s passed the vibe check yet Enioy, and let us know your takes in the comments. Links below to keep in touch with Kenny’s reporting on the Libs. LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Kenny and NYLFTV on Instagram, X and YouTube Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  5. Jul 31

    Women's Pro Baseball is Back After 70 Years

    After 70+ years, women’s pro baseball is back. The inaugural season of the WPBL kicks off tomorrow, August 1st. My perfect girlfriend and GS alum Sabine joined me to talk through a brief history of women’s pro ball, what we know about the WPBL so far, and an overview of the NY Heights’ roster. Here’s what we covered: * The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1943–1954), and the racism and femininity requirements baked into the organization * Toni Stone, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, and Connie Morgan, the three women who played in the Negro Leagues * Effa Manley, the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame * How A League of Their Own (the 1992 film and 2022 A24 series) depicted women’s pro baseball in pop culture and media * Paths to the WPBL: Switching to softball, playing in the Banana Ball, and the US National Team bringing women like Kelsey Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis, and Ashton Lansdell into the spotlight * A full breakdown of our team, the New York Heights: our head coach (the league’s only woman manager) and our roster I read and listened to a lot of good stuff in prep for this episode, which I’ll link below as always. Enjoy, and watch women’s baseball this weekend! LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Follow the WPBL on Instagram Follow the NY Heights on Instagram Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack RESOURCES USED: Crying In Baseball from the You’re Wrong About Podcast Storied: Women of the Negro Leagues from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Dorothy Height by Arlisha Norwood from the National Women’s History Museum Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  6. Jul 17

    Building the Vogue of Women's Basketball with Olivia Nielsen

    Good Sport friends and family: I am here with a long-awaited fashion x women’s basketball episode! I talked with Olivia Nielsen, the founder of DAMECORE, a fashion and media brand built for women's basketball. As a competitive athlete, and someone who knew herself and her fashion sense from a young age, Olivia was not satisfied with the options—or lack thereof—when it came to basketball gear and brands that treated women like an afterthought. So she decided to build a basketball fashion universe built for women from the start. Here’s what we covered: * Olivia’s journey from competitive basketball in the DMV to the fashion world in Paris, where she merged her two passions and started DAMECORE at just 18 years old * Why the “shrink it and pink it” playbook pushed her to build something made for women from the ground up * How the brand has grown from media to apparel to consulting, including styling for WNBA players * The athletes killing it style-wise and Olivia’s takes on the fashion partnerships we’re seeing in the WNBA * What’s next for DAMECORE and the fashion x women’s sports space DAMECORE launched its latest drop of shorts TODAY. Check it out here. Enjoy the episode LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Shop DAMECORE’s latest drop and follow them on Instagram, Substack Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Follow Olivia on Instagram Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  7. Jul 9

    Gotham FC is Moving to Queens and our Women's Pro Baseball Team Revealed: The NY Heights

    Solo episode! I covered two hot-off-the-press news items from this week: 1) Gotham FC is officially coming to NYC and moving the team to Etihad Park in Queens, NYCFC's new $780M stadium. 2) The Women’s Professional Baseball League revealed team names and logos ahead of opening day on August 1st. Our team is the NY Heights, in honor of civil rights leader Dorothy Height. On the big Gotham move, we hit on: * Why now: The team’s vision of becoming an elite club, and overcoming Gotham’s attendance issues, which lag behind NWSL averages despite two championships in three years * The New Jersey of it all: Empathy for longtime NJ fans, and what I hope Gotham does to honor them and the club’s Garden State roots * This announcement as a crown jewel in a collection of buzzy moments: the new $35 million dedicated training facility, signing Sam Kerr, and the Queen’s Classic happening on July 15th * The people behind the vision: Yael Averbuch West and Carolyn Tisch Blodgett As for our WPBL team, the NY Heights, I talked about the woman who inspired our team name and identity: Dorothy Height, a lifelong leader in the women’s and civil rights movements. Height’s contributions and legacy can’t be overstated, but of course she didn’t get nearly the same recognition for her work as her male counterparts. The league honoring her in this way feels extremely special; I’m really proud of the WPBL with this rollout. I plan to do a deep dive on Height and the other legends the league chose as namesakes in the coming weeks. Hope you enjoy this episode! Links below to things I mentioned, as always. LINKS Subscribe to Good Sport NYC on Substack Gotham’s announcement video Learn more about Dorothy Height and her legacy Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

  8. Jul 2

    Women's Sports Don't Need to Be Like Men's Sports with Frankie de la Cretaz

    This week I talked with sports journalist Frankie de la Cretaz, who writes at the intersection of sports and gender through their newsletter Out of Your League. They’re also the author of Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League. When it comes to what happens in women’s sports around and on top of actual gameplay, Frankie is prolific. They’re also deft at threading the needle between the joy and legacy of women’s sports, while saying the quiet part out loud about things like the consequences of hypergrowth, corporate interests in the women’s game, and racism and homophobia in media coverage, just to name a few. Here’s what we covered: * Frankie’s pivot from MLB reporter to women’s sports culture journalist * Telling the (very gay) story of the women behind the National Women’s Football League with their book Hail Mary * Inclusivity attracting fans rather than alienating them in women’s sports * The gentrification of the WNBA and what the Liberty need to do better * Misogynoir in ESPN's WNBA coverage * How fans can help keep the magic and safety of women’s sports alive * Frankie’s all-sport, all-gay starting 5 I could’ve talked to Frankie for hours, and the good news is they have a treasure trove of pieces that make me feel smarter about this space I love so much. All the links to keep in touch with their work are below. Enjoy! Stay in touch with Good Sport NYC on Substack Subscribe to Out of Your League Follow Frankie on Instagram, BlueSky Follow Good Sport NYC on Instagram, TikTok Follow Christiana on Instagram, Substack Get full access to Good Sport NYC at www.goodsportnyc.com/subscribe

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Good Sport NYC is a newsletter and podcast about the culture of women’s sports in New York City. www.goodsportnyc.com

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  • Creator
    Christiana Cromer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christiana Cromer
  • Show Website
    Good Sport NYC