Football

WNFC inks multiyear deal with ESPN for title game as broadcast exposure and sponsorship level up the league

The Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) announced a multiyear agreement with ESPN yesterday to broadcast its June 21st championship game live on ESPN2. The league has seen recent growth, mostly thanks to increased media exposure and sponsorship, so we chatted with WNFC advisory board member, commentator, and former player Jennifer King to learn more.

June 02, 2026

Our top three NFL Draft picks

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Cue the chime because the 2026 NFL Draft begins tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From the coveted No. 1 pick to the selection of Mr. Irrelevant at No. 257, the picks keep comin’ and they don’t stop comin’ for seven rounds spanning tomorrow through Saturday.

April 22, 2026

NFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks off

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The NFL’s free agency period starts today, kicking off the 2026 league year. And there’s New Year resolutions everywhere you look as contenders fill out their rosters, stars hunt for new homes, and the trade market heats up. No dropping the ball here — let’s discuss the latest.

March 11, 2026

Everyone is playing (and paying) women’s flag football

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While there’s still higher male participation in the U.S., flag football is rapidly flourishing among women and girls. During the 2023–2024 season, nearly 43K girls played in high school (105% increase YoY), while other data suggests about 500K girls aged 6 to 17 years old participated at some level in 2023.

February 21, 2026

Seattle Seahawks put on defensive masterclass in Super LX win

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The best course of action in life’s big moments? A return to the classics, like Dunkin’s star-studded Super Bowl commercial and the Seattle Seahawks’ defense-focused gameplan in last night’s 29–13 Vince Lombardi Trophy–clinching win over the New England Patriots. Let’s dig into the deets.

February 09, 2026

The only Super Bowl LX preview you need

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The last time the Patriots were underdogs entering the Super Bowl? 2001, the season they won their first-ever title and kicked off a dynastic run that included six Lombardi Trophies. Speaking of, a win today and they’ll break a tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl victories in NFL history.

February 08, 2026

Brands at the Super Bowl are considering women’s sports, women fans more than ever

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Women make their way to Radio Row

February 07, 2026

New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks punch Super Bowl tickets

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New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks punch Super Bowl tickets

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January 26, 2026

Two very different games later, and the Super Bowl LX matchup is officially set: the NFC No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks vs. the AFC No. 2 New England Patriots. Here’s how it all went down on Championship Sunday.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #563

Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

June 11, 2026

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Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

You know what kind of soccer player Trinity Rodman is — but what kind of soccer fan is she? Find out on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio sat down with the USWNT and Washington Spirit star to discuss the national team’s recent win in Brazil, Rodman’s World Cup watching plans, and her new summer of soccer partnership with State Farm. Jake better watch out.