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🏈 ICYMI: Iconic quarterback Diana Flores is still that girl. The Invisalign® Game Changer is the driving force behind a global movement, and she has tons of reasons to smile.

June 24, 2026

This is major: Chase and KPMG Women's PGA Championship are teaming up

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This is major: Chase and KPMG Women's PGA Championship are teaming up

June 10, 2026

Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby

A horse named Golden Tempo defied the 23-1 odds during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, surging from last-place to win the Run for the Roses. With the victory, Cherie DeVaux became the first woman horse trainer to ever win the famed race — and her story is a true tale of groundbreaking grit.

May 04, 2026

Flau’jae Johnson’s confident smile is her not-so secret weapon

Flau’jae Johnson’s confident smile is her not-so secret weapon

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March 11, 2026

Three things to know about the Milano Cortina Paralympics

Experiencing curling withdrawals? Same. Luckily, the Milano Cortina Paralympics officially begin with today’s 2 p.m. ET Opening Ceremony, marking the 50-year anniversary of the Paralympic Games. Here are three storylines to watch as it all begins in Italy.

March 06, 2026

Naomi Osaka walks onto the court in couture at Australian Open

January 23, 2026

Behind Croix Bethune’s smile is a story of resilience

Behind Croix Bethune’s smile is a story of resilience

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December 02, 2025

Breaking down anti-doping whereabouts failures

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Breaking down anti-doping whereabouts failures

November 26, 2025

Yesterday, swimmer Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s most decorated Olympian, was banned from competition until 2027 for an anti-doping rules violation. No, the 25-year-old wasn’t caught taking banned substances — she was penalized for a whereabouts failure. Let’s discuss.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #603

The NWSL’s mind-boggling playoff scheduling problems

November 10, 2026

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The NWSL’s mind-boggling playoff scheduling problems

Today should be a day of celebrating women’s soccer after the NWSL quarter-finals, but instead, on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula have to discuss a recurring issue in the women’s sports space: Scheduling conflicts in the postseason.

Much like the WNBA a mere two weeks ago, the NWSL is dealing with home venue issues for its higher-seeded teams, No. 1 Gotham FC and the No. 3 Washington Spirit, in this weekend’s semifinals. It’s a mess.