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The spotlight might be bright on Caitlin Clark, but Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is also becoming a cultural force — on Monday, she became the first WNBA rookie to make a Met Gala appearance. Reese is uniquely positioned to become a sports and fashion icon, reflecting a moment where women athletes are appreciated for their marketing and trend-setting potential.

May 08, 2024

A preview of this weekend’s NCAA Division I softball tournament’s Regional round

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The national tournament starts with Friday's Regional round.

May 15, 2024

Legendary Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder retires

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Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder's 40-year career has come to a close.

May 15, 2024

What to look forward to in the PWHL, NBA, and NHL playoffs

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The Celtics (up 3-1) are this close to a repeat trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, and can clinch their spot with a Game 5 dub over the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at 7 p.m. ET.

May 15, 2024

Recapping the WNBA's 28th season debut

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From the young fans in the stands to the superstars on the court, last night’s highly-anticipated WNBA season premiere was a tearjerker in the best way.

May 15, 2024

Golden State WNBA team unveils new team name in brilliant brand rollout

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Newest WNBA franchise Golden State unveiled its team name — the Valkyries — yesterday, just before the season tipped off last night. As the Bay Area team starts to take shape ahead of its debut next year, here’s everything you need to know about its brand rollout.

May 15, 2024

Basketball Australia announces sale of majority stake in WNBL

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Basketball Australia (BA) announced plans Monday to sell a majority stake in Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The sale of the stake — which could be worth at least $13.2M — would give the women’s pro league the tools to level up its game in a way its current governing structure can’t support.

May 15, 2024

Sports News

Everything you need to know about the 2024 PWHL playoffs

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May 08, 2024

The inaugural postseason begins tonight with four of the league’s six teams competing to hoist the Walter Cup. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know before puck drop.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #366

A WNBA season preview

May 14, 2024

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Merry WNBA season start!

It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips off tonight. From the league’s off-court moves to the teams and players to keep an eye on, El and Steph are here to help you prepare for the most anticipated W season…ever.

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