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Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a college professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Listen to their conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDr. Deborah Stroman, who is a college professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist, chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Listen to their conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill) is hosted by 97.9 The Hill (WCHL). The show has published 50 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "As The World Series Begins, Questions Swirl for Major League Baseball, Stroman On Sports (October 23, 2026)" (23 October 2026, 17 minutes), "Previewing the On-Court and Off-Court Stories of the WNBA Finals, Stroman On Sports (October 16, 2026)" (16 October 2026, 16 minutes), and "Themes and Takeaways Around Women’s Basketball at ACC Tipoff, Stroman On Sports (October 9, 2026)" (9 October 2026, 15 minutes).
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill) publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill) is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman joins Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, October 23 to preview the World Series and MLB offseason. The post As The World Series Begins, Questions Swirl for Major League Baseball –...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 16, ahead of the WNBA Finals tipping off. The post Previewing the On-Court and Off-Court Stories of the WNBA Finals – Stroman On Sports...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 9, about the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte earlier in the week. The post Themes and Takeaways Around Women’s Basketball at ACC Tipoff...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell speak on Friday, October 2 about recent drama in the WNBA and UNC football's big test. The post Unpacking the A’ja Wilson-Fever Fan Interaction, UNC Football...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell team up on Friday, September 25 to talk hoops ahead of the WNBA postseason. The post WNBA Playoffs Provide Exciting Matchups + Bringing a Court to Costa Rica –...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, September 18 about the Protect College Sports Act and UNC football. The post Protect College Sports Act and UNC Football Investigation in the...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, September 11 and react to the recent results of HBCU teams against Power 4 teams. The post Should HBCUs Keep Scheduling Power 4 Teams? Plus, the US...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 4, for their weekly chat. The post Reacting to UNC Football’s Ongoing Investigation, NBA’s Punishment of Clippers –...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 21 to share her perspective on a pair of stories building headlines this week. The post Updates on Student-Athletes Fighting for...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, August 7, about the latest update in the ongoing Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers and salary cap circumvention investigation by the NBA. The post...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 31, about UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi landing on administrative leave amid a university-led investigation. The post UNC...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell react to the recent storylines around the WNBA and the giant NBA signing from Friday. The post Reactions to LeBron Joining the Sixers and the First Half of the WNBA...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Andrew Stuckey chat on Friday, July 17. They discussed the US hosting of the World Cup, the upcoming final match between Argentina and Spain. She also talked about the impact of...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 10 after the NCAA adopted new eligibility rules for athletes. The post How the NCAA’s New Eligibility Rules Might Help College Sports...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Dr. Deborah Stroman and News Director Brighton McConnell chat on Wednesday, July 1 as they react to this week's news of a new federal investigation into illegal bets on the NBA. The post Reacting to...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, June 26, about the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup for men's soccer and how — so far — the tournament has been a major success. The post The Uplifting...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, June 12, in between Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals. The post The NBA Finals Have Delivered On the Court for Fans, Off the Court for New York –...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 15 about commencement and academics for modern college athletes. The post Commencement Weekend and How Academics Still Matter for College...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 8 about the recent expansion of the NCAA Tournament for men's and women's college basketball. The post NCAA Tournament Expansion is Good...
Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)
97.9 The Hill's Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 1, and talk some golf in the wake of the news around LIV Golf. The post LIV Golf’s Days Might Be Numbered. What Does That Mean for the...
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