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Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Tonight’s 6 p.m. ET MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, but the biggest blockbuster is already in the books: Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is heading to the LA Dodgers, a move that will have an immediate impact on the playoff race…and perhaps lasting consequences on the future of the league.

August 03, 2026

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Tonight’s 6 p.m. ET MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, but the biggest blockbuster is already in the books: Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is heading to the LA Dodgers, a move that will have an immediate impact on the playoff race…and perhaps lasting consequences on the future of the league.

August 03, 2026

Breaking down both of the WNBA’s trade deadline deals and handing out flowers

Breaking down both of the WNBA’s trade deadline deals and handing out flowers

Breaking down both of the WNBA’s trade deadline deals and handing out flowers

Twelve of the WNBA’s 16 teams stood pat at yesterday’s trade deadline, so let’s dissect the two deals that did go through before giving flowers to an undrafted rookie who’s making it rain.

August 03, 2026

Simmons paves the way with Women’s Sports Business MSM Program

Simmons paves the way with Women’s Sports Business MSM Program

Simmons paves the way with Women’s Sports Business MSM Program

Women’s sports will conquer new territory in 2026: the classroom. Simmons University in Boston makes history this fall with the first cohort of its Women’s Sports Business Program. Matriculated students will earn a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Concentration, the first of its kind. The development is unsurprising for the historically female institution. At the time of its founding in 1974, the Simmons School of Management (SOM) offered the world's first MBA program designed specifically for women, and over 50 years later, Simmons is making way for even more progress.

August 01, 2026

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the WNBA this week

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the WNBA this week

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the WNBA this week

It’s been zero days since the WNBA’s last incident, so let’s talk the good, the bad, and the ugly. Onward.

Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) makes its long-awaited debut in front of a sold out crowd tomorrow at 6 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN Select in the U.S. and on YouTube for those outside the States. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the historic first pitch.

Lack of planning impacts mysteriously postponed 2026 WAFCON

Lack of planning impacts mysteriously postponed 2026 WAFCON

Lack of planning impacts mysteriously postponed 2026 WAFCON

The WNBA trade deadlines looms as rivals take the hardwood

The WNBA trade deadlines looms as rivals take the hardwood

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The WNBA trade deadlines looms as rivals take the hardwood

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July 29, 2026

A tunnel ’fit that speaks for itself, eyebrow-raising rumors ahead of Sunday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline, one of the best rivalries in basketball on deck — no one does it quite like the WNBA.

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The hoops and the happenings ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend

July 23, 2026

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The hoops and the happenings ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend

The hoops and the happenings ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend

Ready to get your game on and go play? So are the WNBA’s best. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula are going all in on All-Star Weekend, breaking down the on-court action and putting their crystal balls to the test. And because it’s the WNBA — the spiciest league in sports — there’s some tea to spill, too. Let’s hoop to it.

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NWSL mid-week preview, Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons

NWSL mid-week preview, Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons

NWSL mid-week preview, Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons

Still missing the FIFA men’s World Cup? We have the perfect mid-week pick-me-up: The second half of the NWSL season is almost here and while teams like the Washington Spirit and Utah Royals are rising to the top, there’s still plenty of footy to play before the eight-team playoff field is finalized this fall. Here’s the latest moves and matches from the pitch.

2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend reaches new heights thanks to off-court impact

2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend reaches new heights thanks to off-court impact

2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend reaches new heights thanks to off-court impact

Any way you slice it, the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend (ASW) in Chicago was a true success, from impressive attendance at the game itself to the many brand activations and presidential pep talks. The event celebrated the power of women’s sports and showcased the profitability of the W. Reaching new heights.

Two storylines to watch in the second half of the 2026 WNBA season

Two storylines to watch in the second half of the 2026 WNBA season

Two storylines to watch in the second half of the 2026 WNBA season

The Group Chat popped off about all things WNBA All-Star Weekend, from the historic three-point contest to the most chaotic livestream in sports to the collection of ’fits that belong in the Louvre. Now, it’s back to reality as the second half of the season tips off tomorrow.

Utah Talons repeat as AUSL champions

Utah Talons repeat as AUSL champions

Utah Talons repeat as AUSL champions

The Utah Talons are your 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) champions, defending their crown by sweeping the Chicago Bandits in this weekend’s best-of-three championship series.

Delta’s WNBA deal is winning over Gen Z women travelers

Delta’s WNBA deal is winning over Gen Z women travelers

Delta’s WNBA deal is winning over Gen Z women travelers

For 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend (ASW), Delta rolled out a new activation that hits on a few key marketing notes to draw in their target demographic of young women. It involves exclusive membership, loyalty points, and free stuff — all things consumers love. We spoke with Emmakate Young, Delta’s managing director of sponsorships and partnership management, about the airline’s latest campaign and the wins it’s seen since its WNBA partnership has taken flight.

Breaking down every event at WNBA All-Star Weekend

Breaking down every event at WNBA All-Star Weekend

Breaking down every event at WNBA All-Star Weekend

Whatever your priorities ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend, one thing’s for sure: The league’s best are about to put on a show. Here’s the lowdown on all the hoops happenings.

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