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Women’s sports bars provide community and opportunity for underserved fans

With the rise in women’s sports comes an evolution in women’s sports fandom — pull up a stool and let’s explore an exciting facet of the sports industry: the women’s sports bar, where everybody knows her name, and your game’s always on with sound.

November 17, 2024

Everything you need to know about the PWHL’s sophomore season

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After an incredible offseason filled with team name reveals, jersey releases, and business deals aplenty, the puck drops on the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL’s) second season later today. Here’s everything you need to know before the world’s best take the ice.

November 29, 2024

A deep dive into Formula 1 and F1 Academy

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Breaking down the similarities and differences between Formula 1 and Formula 1 Academy, including looking at the history and what to expect in the future.

November 29, 2024

🍽️ The appetizer: Chicago Bears (4-7) vs. Detroit Lions (10-1) — 12:30 p.m. ET

Previewing the NFL’s three-game Thanksgiving Day slate

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Forget the turkey and stuffing — the NFL’s serving up a three-course feast of Week 13 games today. Clear eyes, full stomach, can’t lose.

November 28, 2024

Players Era Festival benefits from nifty NIL loophole

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The Players Era Festival — a new men’s college basketball tournament — may not include women’s teams (yet), but its payout structure highlights a unique workaround that allows student-athletes to earn financial rewards without technically violating NCAA rules.

November 27, 2024

Wednesday is an action-packed day of women’s basketball, with multiple top-25 matchups

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Fresh off their Sunday upset of defending champs South Carolina, UCLA received the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll for the first time in school history on Monday — a perfect prelude to an exciting week of women’s hoops.

November 27, 2024

Another CFP rankings dropped, with Notre Dame moving up and two SEC teams falling out

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The College Football Playoff (CFP) is fast approaching, with just two more rankings drops, one week of regular-season play, and conference championship action remaining.

November 27, 2024

Sports News

F1 announces plans for 11th team ahead of the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix

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November 27, 2024

This weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix is the second-to-last race on the cal, but the biggest news out of the paddock is the arrival of a brand new team preparing to join the grid in 2026. Lights out, and away we go.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #416

PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

November 28, 2024

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PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

Ready the Zamboni!

The PWHL’s sophomore season is just days away, so today’s episode is all about previewing the action before the puck drops on Season 2 on Saturday. From standout rookies to women’s hockey vets, the PWHL is dripping with talent, and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know.

Speaking of massive talent, stick around for part two, where El chats with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise, the first pick in the inaugural 2023 PWHL draft. Heise already has one league championship to her name and is itching to add to her trophy collection — in between featuring in EA Sports NHL 25, of course. Puck yeah.

A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

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USWNT veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher retires from international play

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The No. 1 USWNT is back in the spotlight this week, gearing up for Saturday’s friendly against No. 2 England. But ahead of the first leg of the Americans’ Euro tour, veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announced her upcoming retirement from the international game. *sobs*

November 27, 2024

The Maui Invitational has been packed with wild men’s basketball games, including two upsets against No. 2 UConn

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The Maui Invitational always delivers some of the best men’s November basketball, and this year is no exception. From top-five matchups to wild upsets, the Aloha State has it all.

November 27, 2024

Team Canada celebrates marketing wins from Paris 2024 Olympics

Last Friday, chief brand and commercial officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and CEO of the Canadian Olympic Foundation Jacquie Ryan was honored as the Canadian Marketing Association’s Marketer of the Year for her work during Paris 2024. While Team Canada is already the top sports property in the country, Ryan’s efforts helped its fandom flourish.

November 27, 2024

No. 1 seed Orlando Pride clinch first NWSL Championship

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As you read, the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride won their first-ever NWSL Championship on Saturday, topping the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit 1–0 in the final — a perfect ending to their near-perfect season.

November 25, 2024

Ally CMO Andrea Brimmer discusses impact of women’s sports investment at NWSL Championship

Prominent women’s sports sponsor Ally activated at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City this weekend as the financial brand continues investing in the women’s game. Ally is working hard to close the sports sponsorship gender gap, which has helped the brand stand out among competitors.

November 25, 2024

OPill leans into WNBA space to connect with key demographic

Following last week’s podcast interview with WNBA star and OPill brand ambassador Napheesa Collier, The GIST spoke with Perrigo’s U.S. women’s health brand lead Leila Bahbah on how the innovative birth control brand’s WNBA sponsorship is paying off.

November 25, 2024

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PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams

Formula 1 takes Las Vegas, previewing the NWSL Championship, and chatting with NJ/NY Gotham’s Midge Purce

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action

The GIST’s Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Hockey

The GIST's Beginner's Guide to Sports Betting

The GIST's Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Football

Football

Sports Betting

Golf

Golf

Soccer

Hockey

I am a sports fan and it's so hard to find a female voice, or a sense of feminine agency in the sports world (unless you dig deep). Really excited to be apart of this community and conversation!

The GIST is the first thing that I read on Monday and Thursday mornings. It's hands down my favourite newsletter... and I'm a newsletter person!

So grateful I’ve found this company. It’s great to get sports information and highlights in a way that is empowering and doesn’t make me feel inadequate for not knowing.

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