Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Battle of the Sexes
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Battle of the Sexes
Today’s special edition is all about the epic event — how it came to be, how it all went down, and how it changed the game and society.
September 20, 2023
Eye-popping women's sports viewership numbers
Eye-popping women's sports viewership numbers
Fridays call for celebration, so here’s a breakdown of the eye-popping women’s sports viewership numbers that trickled out over the last week.
September 15, 2023
Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities
With school fully back in session, today we’re celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the U.S., detailing the history and culture of these institutions and, more specifically, their impact on the sports world.
September 10, 2023
💪 Meet the women breaking through the male-dominated sports card industry
💪 Meet the women breaking through the male-dominated sports card industry
This is part two of our three-part series in partnership with Topps, focused on the hobby industry and the women shaking up the male-dominated space. Part 1 detailed a brief history of trading cards, frequently asked questions, and key terminology to know. Part 2 will focus on two women leading the way in the hobby.
August 28, 2023
2023 Tour de France Femmes preview
2023 Tour de France Femmes preview
So, settle in for eight days of climbs, sprints, and races as today’s Scroll breaks down everything from the race’s history to the iconic yellow jersey.
July 21, 2023
The women's sports medical research gap
The women's sports medical research gap
July 16, 2023
We’re digging into the unfortunate trend of injuries across women’s sports, starting with the systemic problems that perpetuate the issue.
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Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
Ep #306

Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy

September 26, 2023

Happy Fall!

It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports.

So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first chat about the Afghan women’s national volleyball team, who compete in defiance of the country’s Taliban rule and are currently speaking out about dismal training conditions at the Asian Games. 

Then after the break, the gals give flowers to a women’s soccer and activist GOAT: the USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe, who hung up her international boots over the weekend, leaving both a massive hole in the team and an even bigger off-pitch legacy. And while no one can truly fill her cleats, El and Steph kick around a few thoughts about the future of the USWNT. LFG.


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Nationalism in sports
Nationalism in sports
After a long weekend spent observing Canada Day and Independence Day, today we’re diving into nationalism in sports — the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
July 05, 2023
The story of Riverside City College women's basketball with head coach Alicia Berber
The story of Riverside City College women's basketball with head coach Alicia Berber
We sat down for an exclusive with Riverside City College (RCC) women’s basketball head coach (HC) Alicia Berber to dig into her decades-long battle for sports equity.
June 25, 2023
Sports and activism: Commemorating Juneteenth
Sports and activism: Commemorating Juneteenth
Today’s Juneteenth — a U.S. holiday celebrating Black history and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the States.
June 19, 2023
This one's for all the #GirlDads
This one's for all the #GirlDads
Today’s scroll is all about the intersection of fatherhood and sports, with a focus on the #GirlDads who make us proud, the men changing the world for their children, and the best practices for papas raising sporty spices of their own, courtesy of The GIST team.
June 18, 2023