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NCAA football headlines from a raucous Week 1

NCAA football headlines from a raucous Week 1

NCAA football headlines from a raucous Week 1

NCAA football chose chaos in Week 1: One powerhouse plummeted in the rankings, another program faces conference expulsion, and the postseason could be expanding…again. It’s been a minute since we went back to school, but has it always been this dramatic?

September 09, 2026

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 3 Jess Pegula onto US Open semis

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 3 Jess Pegula onto US Open semis

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 3 Jess Pegula onto US Open semis

NY’s hottest club is Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the US Open quarter-finals (QF) wrapping up today following yesterday’s blockbuster matches.

September 09, 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA football season

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA football season

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA football season

After last weekend’s Week 0 soft launch, NCAA football is officially back with a full slate of Week 1 action, kicking off in earnest this weekend and culminating in the January 25th national championship. It’s been 229 days since the Indiana Hoosiers hoisted the program’s first trophy — aka, 228 days too long without the wildest, weirdest, most unpredictable game on grass.

September 04, 2026

Minnesota Lynx seek new streaming partner after Victory+ folds

Minnesota Lynx seek new streaming partner after Victory+ folds

Minnesota Lynx seek new streaming partner after Victory+ folds

Things have gone from bad to worse for Victory+ after its parent company announced the dissolution of the Dallas-based streaming service yesterday. Surprisingly, the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream kept their contracts until the end despite previous partners like the NWSL terminating its agreement earlier this summer.

September 03, 2026

Previewing the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Previewing the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Previewing the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Move over, Pitbull — women’s basketball has gone global. The FIBA Women’s World Cup, featuring 70 current or former WNBA players, tipped off this morning (and you can watch all 36 games on TNT). Let’s hoop to it.

September 03, 2026

World No. 4 Coco Gauff, No. 18 Alex Eala advance to third round of US Open

World No. 4 Coco Gauff, No. 18 Alex Eala advance to third round of US Open

World No. 4 Coco Gauff, No. 18 Alex Eala advance to third round of US Open

September 03, 2026

Coco Gauff cruises to second round of US Open, plus Naomi Osaka’s first-round ’fit

Coco Gauff cruises to second round of US Open, plus Naomi Osaka’s first-round ’fit

Coco Gauff cruises to second round of US Open, plus Naomi Osaka’s first-round ’fit

September 02, 2026

Inaugural season of the Upshot League fills much-needed development gap

Inaugural season of the Upshot League fills much-needed development gap

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Inaugural season of the Upshot League fills much-needed development gap

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September 01, 2026

While the NBA, MLB, and NHL have distinct talent developmental systems, the WNBA has…a major gap. To help change this, the Upshot League launched this May in hopes of creating more stateside opportunities for elite players.

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A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

September 03, 2026

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A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

Today, The GIST of It is celebrating iconic women: Venus and Serena Williams are returning to doubles, playing together for the first time since 2022 at the iconic US Open. Plenty of folks know about the siblings’ tremendous singles success, but their doubles prowess is sometimes an afterthought. In honor of their return to the court, today’s One Big Story is a women’s sports history lesson on one of the greatest tennis teams to ever take the court.

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The Portland Fire, the Toronto Tempo, and Golden State’s expansion team playbook

The Portland Fire, the Toronto Tempo, and Golden State’s expansion team playbook

The Portland Fire, the Toronto Tempo, and Golden State’s expansion team playbook

The FIBA World Cup tips off on Friday, ushering in a three-week WNBA break before the regular season resumes on September 17th. While we patiently wait for more hoops, we’re honing in on the debut seasons of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.

August 31, 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 US Open

Everything you need to know about the 2026 US Open

Everything you need to know about the 2026 US Open

Established in 1881, the US Open was originally only open to members of the U.S. National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA, now USTA) and began exclusively as a men’s singles and doubles tournament.

August 30, 2026

Refurbished basketball courts breathe new life into community spaces

Refurbished basketball courts breathe new life into community spaces

Refurbished basketball courts breathe new life into community spaces

With 27 Olympic gold medals between the men’s and women’s teams, USA Basketball knows a thing or two about cultivating talent. So what do they list as the number one value for their youth development program? Fun.

August 29, 2026

Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner provides immediate impact off the bench for Atlanta Dream

Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner provides immediate impact off the bench for Atlanta Dream

Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner provides immediate impact off the bench for Atlanta Dream

If there’s one thing everyone’s watching right now, it’s the WNBA. The proof is in the pudding. And with so much on the line in the final weekend of action before the FIBA World Cup break, it’s the perfect time to catch up on the latest happenings from the hardwood.

August 28, 2026

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

Twelve days of stellar play and perfect chyrons later, the Little League World Series (LLWS) comes to a close with Sunday’s championship game. But first, we have to look back at Southeast star Kinley Rasmus’ incredible run and what lies ahead for the history-making 12 year old. Nothing better than throwing like a girl.

August 28, 2026

Backlash from disturbing golf ad opens door for new brands

Backlash from disturbing golf ad opens door for new brands

Backlash from disturbing golf ad opens door for new brands

By now, everyone and their mother has probably seen the Callaway and Good Good Golf video where co-founder Garrett Clark shoved fellow golfer Alexis Miestowski to the ground and told her to never touch his new driver. After the ad went viral, the backlash was immediate and continues to grow.

August 27, 2026

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