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The growth of women’s sports bars shows no sign of stopping

Following last year's Scroll about women's sports bars, Women’s History Month felt like the perfect time to take a deeper look at the entrepreneurs powering the economic and social boom surrounding these important spaces.

March 09, 2025

Serena Williams and Sabrina Ionescu make major investments in women’s sports leagues

Time to make it rain — not one, but two powerhouse women athletes made major investments in women’s sports leagues on Monday. Talking that talk and walking that walk.

March 04, 2025

A deep dive into athletes and moments to celebrate Women’s History Month

And happy first Sunday of Women’s History Month — a month to highlight women’s contributions in history and contemporary society. Like we needed an excuse.

March 02, 2025

Three Black women athletes taking center stage

Black women smashing ceilings in sports is nothing new — and there’s only more to come. That’s why we’re capping off our Black History Month series by highlighting three Black women whose futures are so bright, shades are a must.

February 26, 2025

Three Black women athletes whose advocacy is changing and saving lives

Where would we be without Black women, and in particular, Black women athletes? From the WNBA’s fight for social justice to gymnast Simone Biles’ radical candor regarding her mental health, Black women have been confronting the most pressing issues in our society for…well, ever. To celebrate and honor that strength, here’s how three iconic Black women athletes are changing the world from the stage to the track to the pool, and beyond.

February 18, 2025

Meet three Black businesswomen busting down barriers in the sports world

It’s not easy breaking barriers, but that hasn’t stopped these three phenomenal Black businesswomen from shaking up the white male-dominated sports space.

February 12, 2025

The top cultural moments of Super Bowl LIX

Step aside, Eagles — women were among the brightest stars of the biggest Sunday in sports. Enough boos — these off-field highlights were all about support.

February 09, 2025

Sports News

President Trump signs executive order barring trans athletes from competing in women’s sports

February 06, 2025

Hours into National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order barring trans athletes from competing in women’s sports. And the NCAA followed suit yesterday, limiting collegiate women’s competition to athletes who were born female, effective immediately.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #455

Saquon Barkley plays 18 with President Trump

April 29, 2025

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Saquon Barkley plays 18 with President Trump

Mr. Barkley goes to Washington.

But before he visited the White House yesterday to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Super Bowl win, superstar running back Saquon Barkley spent some one-on-one time with President Donald Trump, raising the eyebrows of many football fans — especially after his Super Bowl MVP teammate Jalen Hurts didn’t make the trip at all.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share their reactions to Barkley’s surprising afternoon with the polarizing president and add crucial context to the recent history of championship teams visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Football is always top of mind.