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🏀 The first-ever NBA Courtside Restaurant is opening in Toronto

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Hope you’re hungry because the first-ever “NBA Courtside Restaurant” is opening this spring in downtown Toronto.

March 08, 2023

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NCAA president meets with U.S. Congress about NIL legislation

According to a Friday report, new president Charlie Baker spent his first few weeks on the job meeting with nine members of U.S. Congress from both parties about upcoming NIL legislation.

March 20, 2023

On3 releases its top 10 list of women’s March Madness NIL valuations

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Last week, On3 dropped its top 10 list of women’s March Madness NIL valuations, with popular hoopers like Caitlin Clark and Haley and Hanna Cavinder making the cut.

March 20, 2023

Comebacks highlight opening weekend in Women's March Madness

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Parity in the women’s game is increasing every day, but it’s not quite at the men’s level yet.

March 20, 2023

Two No. 1 seeds fall in Men's March Madness opening weekend

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After a wild weekend, the fellas’ Sweet 16 is set — here’s who’s through, who’s out and who’s making the highlight reels along the way.

March 20, 2023

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FIFA commits $152M to Women's World Cup in July

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World soccer’s governing body announced yesterday that it will commit $152M — including $110M in prize money — to July’s Women’s World Cup (WWC), and plans to finally dole out equal earnings to men and women at following World Cups.

March 17, 2023

Under Armour unveils new and improved "Protect This House" campaign

This week, the sportswear brand unveiled its new and improved “Protect This House” spot, starring a trio of basketball stars in an effort to step up its Gen Z game.

March 17, 2023

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Women's March Madness is attracting record levels of investment

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March 20, 2023

The college tourney is attracting record levels of investment, while busting the myth that women’s sports don’t provide a meaningful return.

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The Gist of it Podcast

Ep #254

Ep #254: The Madness of college hoops & another NHL WTF

March 21, 2023

Hola, Hi, Salut!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the exciting first two rounds of men’s and women’s March Madness, which set the stage for next weekend’s Sweet 16 matchups.

Then after the break, the gals dive into yet another instance of an NHL player refusing to participate in his team’s Pride Night, which marks the fifth time in the last two months that an NHL player or team has refused to wear a rainbow. What’s that about hockey being for everyone?

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