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Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer.

June 22, 2026

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

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The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer. Let’s hoop to it.

June 22, 2026

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

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So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

June 22, 2026

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

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It’s been one week since the USMNT (red, white, and) blew our minds with their historic 4–1 World Cup (WC) win over Paraguay. Just like the American Outlaws, the group stage continues marching on with Game 2 against Australia today at 3 p.m. ET. Which team will hop to the top of the Group D standings?

June 19, 2026

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

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There’s nothing more American than baseball (cards), right? That’s the idea behind sports authentication platform The Realest’s new partnership with the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL). Together, they will launch and develop the first officially licensed trading card program for an active pro women’s baseball league in the U.S..

June 18, 2026

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

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CanMNT plays their second group stage game against Qatar today at 6 p.m. ET. Having already secured their first World Cup (WC) point, the Canadian men will be looking for their inaugural WC win on home soil, this time in Vancouver. What’s more, a dub would shake up the Group B standings.

June 18, 2026

Genius Sports shares new insights into women’s sports fans and sports culture

Today, sports data leader Genius Sports (which acquired Sports Innovation Lab in 2025) published the fifth edition of The Fan Project, Sports Innovation Lab’s long-running report series that examines the economic value of women’s sports fandom. The latest release, “Turning Culture Into Commerce,” shows how the culture of women’s sports is shaped by athlete entrepreneurs.

June 18, 2026

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

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PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

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June 17, 2026

From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #565

Previewing CanMNT & USMNT’s second group stage games

June 18, 2026

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Previewing CanMNT & USMNT’s second group stage games

Today, the Canadian men’s national team takes the field in their second World Cup game, playing Qatar at 6 p.m. ET. To celebrate, we’re previewing the match, shouting out the players you need to know, plus sharing why Canada shouldn’t doubt inexperienced Qatar. Then, their World Cup co-hosts, the undefeated Americans, take the pitch for their second game, tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET against Australia. Of course, we’re previewing that group stage tilt, too. You’re welcome.