Helen Jerome
@helenjerome.bsky.social
writing. football - women’s and men’s. theatre. music. film. telly. books. comedy. food. cider. opera. all with a passion. carpe diem.
oh, and editor of https://thenewwomenssportmagazine.com/
oh, and editor of https://thenewwomenssportmagazine.com/
⚽ What to make of the Champions Cup one week on. Listen to the players and head coaches to get their verdicts 👇
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GUNNING FOR GLORY – Who Were the Real Winners in the Champions Cup? - The New Women's Sport Magazine
It was a bold move to place a brand-new international club competition in the middle of one club’s hectic season and in pre-season for a couple of others. Not to mention hosting it in one team’s home ...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
⚽ What to make of the Champions Cup one week on. Listen to the players and head coaches to get their verdicts 👇
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🏉 Ridiculous conditions for the “mud monsters” - including PotM Sam Monaghan - Gloucester Hartpury at Sale 🦈 in the PWR.
February 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
🏉 Ridiculous conditions for the “mud monsters” - including PotM Sam Monaghan - Gloucester Hartpury at Sale 🦈 in the PWR.
Love me some Orange Juice! #ripitup 🏴
Orange Juice performing Rip It Up, which they released as a single on this day in 1983. Watch the full recording from Switch, which also includes The Day I Went Down To Texas, here youtu.be/PpkHczKcwsQ
February 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Love me some Orange Juice! #ripitup 🏴
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800 words on newspaper economics in a era where no one will pulp a magazine
February 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
800 words on newspaper economics in a era where no one will pulp a magazine
THREE THOUSAND 😳
"Uber has long maintained that it is not liable for the misconduct of drivers. But the jury rejected that defense, providing a road map for more than 3,000 pending sexual assault and sexual misconduct lawsuits that accuse the company of systemic safety failures."
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Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases
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February 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
THREE THOUSAND 😳
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"The British Olympic Association... is understood to be relaxed that Kenworthy has given a personal opinion on a subject that sits outside the Games." www.thetimes.com/sport/winter...
GB skier avoids censure for writing ‘F*** ice’ in snow ‘with urine’
Gus Kenworthy, whose Instagram account boasts 1.2million followers, will not face disciplinary action for message about US immigration officials
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February 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"The British Olympic Association... is understood to be relaxed that Kenworthy has given a personal opinion on a subject that sits outside the Games." www.thetimes.com/sport/winter...
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A list of seven oxymorons...
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
February 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
A list of seven oxymorons...
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
🥊 Interview with Charlie Josephine on their unmissable play, 'Bitch Boxer' coming to @arcolatheatre.bsky.social 🔥
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BOX FRESH – are boxing and theatre the perfect match? - The New Women's Sport Magazine
When Charlie Josephine’s play Bitch Boxer debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013, it felt like a resonant rallying cry, as just one-year earlier women had been allowed to box in the Olympics for the ...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
🥊 Interview with Charlie Josephine on their unmissable play, 'Bitch Boxer' coming to @arcolatheatre.bsky.social 🔥
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"Over the past year, more than 500 bags containing human remains have been discovered at different properties and abandoned plots of land within a 10-mile radius of the stadium."
Troubling piece in the new Private Eye on security at one of Mexico's World Cup venues.
Troubling piece in the new Private Eye on security at one of Mexico's World Cup venues.
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
"Over the past year, more than 500 bags containing human remains have been discovered at different properties and abandoned plots of land within a 10-mile radius of the stadium."
Troubling piece in the new Private Eye on security at one of Mexico's World Cup venues.
Troubling piece in the new Private Eye on security at one of Mexico's World Cup venues.
They got some new fans (like me) for the Brazilian League - especially after last week’s Champions Cup! 🇧🇷
#BrasileirãoFeminino 2026 🇧🇷
Schedule, Round 1 commencing February 12 with newcomers to A1 Mixto facing Flamengo.
Detail table for the opening 10 rds
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Schedule, Round 1 commencing February 12 with newcomers to A1 Mixto facing Flamengo.
Detail table for the opening 10 rds
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February 4, 2026 at 10:11 PM
They got some new fans (like me) for the Brazilian League - especially after last week’s Champions Cup! 🇧🇷
❄️ If you’d like to know more about the #TeamGB 🇬🇧 hopefuls in the Winter Olympics, look no further ⛷️ 🥌 🎿 ⛸️ 🏂 thenewwomenssportmagazine.com/winter-olymp...
Winter Olympics - Brit Stars in Milan-Cortina - The New Women's Sport Magazine
The lowdown on the top Team GB female athletes to look out for at the Winter Olympics - from our expert curling team to figure and speed skaters, not to mention a circus-trained skeleton ace - by Dako...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
❄️ If you’d like to know more about the #TeamGB 🇬🇧 hopefuls in the Winter Olympics, look no further ⛷️ 🥌 🎿 ⛸️ 🏂 thenewwomenssportmagazine.com/winter-olymp...
WTAF 😱 🎿
lindsey, what the hell
Vonn says she has torn ACL and meniscus damage but knee feels stable so she’s going to give it a go Sunday
February 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
WTAF 😱 🎿
Also this is literally a plot line across at least one episode of Seinfeld!
February 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Also this is literally a plot line across at least one episode of Seinfeld!
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and they say there’s no good news
February 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
and they say there’s no good news
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It’s not the most important thing but the world being plotted like bad television is making it pretty confusing for those trying to write good television
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 AM
It’s not the most important thing but the world being plotted like bad television is making it pretty confusing for those trying to write good television
Important and in-depth feature on the importance and impact of female para-athletes by @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social newest writer, Nerea Fernandes
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THE POWER OF PARA – The Impact of Female Para-Athletes - The New Women's Sport Magazine
A deep dive on female para-athletes and their perspective – and why their visibility, lives, stories and achievements matter, especially to disabled children. There are huge challenges facing para-spo...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Important and in-depth feature on the importance and impact of female para-athletes by @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social newest writer, Nerea Fernandes
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🇧🇷 Yes to watching Corinthians play again! Very exciting.
Supercopa Femenina 🇧🇷
Feb 7 16:00 Local
Palmeiras x Corinthians
After a exhilarating Fifa Women's Champions Cup Corinthians return home to commerce the domestic season with the revamped Supercopa Femenina now a single match.
Feb 7 16:00 Local
Palmeiras x Corinthians
After a exhilarating Fifa Women's Champions Cup Corinthians return home to commerce the domestic season with the revamped Supercopa Femenina now a single match.
February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🇧🇷 Yes to watching Corinthians play again! Very exciting.
💬 I asked #Gotham head coach Juan Carlos Amoros about #RoseLavelle's injury in the Champions Cup post-match presser.
February 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
💬 I asked #Gotham head coach Juan Carlos Amoros about #RoseLavelle's injury in the Champions Cup post-match presser.
Moments! Some highlights from last night's #AWFC hard-fought victory in the Champions Cup, with Lotte Wubben-Moy and Caitlin Foord celebrating their goals, Alessia Russo driving on through the rain, and Leah Williamson congratulating Laia Codina on taking over her midfield/centreback role! #Arsenal
February 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM
“It felt like two against one” says Novak #Djokovic on facing the phenomenal Carlos #Alcaraz in the Australian Open Final 🎾
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February 1, 2026 at 12:09 PM
‘Triumph of the Shill’ 🤦🏽♀️
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
‘Triumph of the Shill’ 🤦🏽♀️
☔️ Weather looks wet and windy for the Champions Cup Final. And #Arsenal star Mariona told me she relishes the conditions: “We don’t really have that in Spain. I think it’s cool, it feels like English football, right?”
⚽ Spoke to #Arsenal stars Alessia Russo, Emily Fox, Beth Mead, Steph Catley, Frida Maanum, Caitlin Foord, Frida Maanum and Mariona Caldentey ahead of #AWFC's Champions Cup Final clash with #Corinthians - for
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FINAL. EMIRATES. LET’S DO IT! Arsenal stars talk before the Champions Cup final - The New Women's Sport Magazine
The first ever FIFA Champions Cup has been a rollercoaster of styles – with the final week boasting four national champions from four different continents. AS FAR from Morocco, Gotham from the NWSL, a...
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February 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
☔️ Weather looks wet and windy for the Champions Cup Final. And #Arsenal star Mariona told me she relishes the conditions: “We don’t really have that in Spain. I think it’s cool, it feels like English football, right?”
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK
This week I’ve talked 💬 to 1️⃣6️⃣ players and 3️⃣ head coaches.
Been to 7️⃣ football ⚽️ matches and 1️⃣ rugby 🏉 match at 6️⃣ different stadiums.
Done 5️⃣ zoom pressers 📺 and 1️⃣ big interview.
And written ✍🏽 thousands of words.
Oh, and I’ve been to the theatre 🎭 too
#exhausted 😴
This week I’ve talked 💬 to 1️⃣6️⃣ players and 3️⃣ head coaches.
Been to 7️⃣ football ⚽️ matches and 1️⃣ rugby 🏉 match at 6️⃣ different stadiums.
Done 5️⃣ zoom pressers 📺 and 1️⃣ big interview.
And written ✍🏽 thousands of words.
Oh, and I’ve been to the theatre 🎭 too
#exhausted 😴
a bee wearing a crown and holding a stick with the words busy bee written below it
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February 1, 2026 at 9:20 AM
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK
This week I’ve talked 💬 to 1️⃣6️⃣ players and 3️⃣ head coaches.
Been to 7️⃣ football ⚽️ matches and 1️⃣ rugby 🏉 match at 6️⃣ different stadiums.
Done 5️⃣ zoom pressers 📺 and 1️⃣ big interview.
And written ✍🏽 thousands of words.
Oh, and I’ve been to the theatre 🎭 too
#exhausted 😴
This week I’ve talked 💬 to 1️⃣6️⃣ players and 3️⃣ head coaches.
Been to 7️⃣ football ⚽️ matches and 1️⃣ rugby 🏉 match at 6️⃣ different stadiums.
Done 5️⃣ zoom pressers 📺 and 1️⃣ big interview.
And written ✍🏽 thousands of words.
Oh, and I’ve been to the theatre 🎭 too
#exhausted 😴
Want to get all clued up on the #ChampionsCup final where #Arsenal take on #Corinthians at the Emirates? Read our three-part @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social in-depth special on the competition, interviews with players from both teams, & Renée Slegers' thoughts on what this new tournament might mean👇
January 31, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Want to get all clued up on the #ChampionsCup final where #Arsenal take on #Corinthians at the Emirates? Read our three-part @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social in-depth special on the competition, interviews with players from both teams, & Renée Slegers' thoughts on what this new tournament might mean👇