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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Battle of the SexesCelebrating 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
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage monthCelebrating Hispanic Heritage month
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month
Celebrated from September 15th to October 15th, the month is all about recognizing the achievements of the Hispanic community.
September 18, 2023
Eye-popping women's sports viewership numbers 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
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to goSurvey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Major takeaways from the survey suggest Charter is spot on in believing in the unbundle, and since Charter is willing to walk away from sports entirely, it's time to acknowledge that the customer is always right.
September 11, 2023
Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesCelebrating 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
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWEMajor League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Last January, the competitive wrestling promotion filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE, its top competitor and the largest wrestling company in the world.
September 08, 2023
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekendESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
The telecoms company — which operates under Spectrum’s umbrella — removed Disney and ESPN programming last Thursday due to an ongoing carriage dispute.
September 06, 2023
The ACC voted to add three schools to its conference beginning next yearThe ACC voted to add three schools to its conference beginning next year
The ACC voted to add three schools to its conference beginning next year
One more conference realignment domino fell Friday morning, as the presidents of ACC schools voted 12-3 to add Stanford and Cal from the Pac-12 and SMU from the AAC beginning in August 2024.
September 06, 2023
A deep dive on labor in sportsA deep dive on labor in sports
A deep dive on labor in sports
Tomorrow’s Labour Day, a day originally established for workers to campaign for better labor conditions and pay.
September 03, 2023
Who to look out for at the upcoming NCAA cross country seasonWho to look out for at the upcoming NCAA cross country season
Who to look out for at the upcoming NCAA cross country season
The NCAA cross country season hits its starting line today, so run through our primer, then let’s, ahem, meet the women and men racing toward national glory.
September 01, 2023
A recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletesA recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes
A recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes
A recent Boston University study discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes who were exposed to repeated traumatic head injuries and died before age 30.
August 30, 2023
💪 Meet the women breaking through the male-dominated sports card industry💪 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
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