The PWHL is the first pro North American women's sports league with a CBA in place before its inaugural game
The PWHL is the first pro North American women's sports league with a CBA in place before its inaugural game
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This milestone marks a crucial culture change for women's sports and should have positive reverberations across the new league.
September 13, 2023
PHF in talks with investor groups to buy existing or potential expansion teams
PHF in talks with investor groups to buy existing or potential expansion teams
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Per a Wednesday report, the PHF is in talks with five investor groups to buy existing or potential expansion teams in an effort to change its current ownership structure.
April 07, 2023
The PWHPA is flying south for the winter
The PWHPA is flying south for the winter
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On Monday, the women’s hockey union teamed up with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for an upcoming PWHPA Dream Gap Tour event, marking the latest collab between North American women’s and men’s hockey organizations.
January 11, 2023
The PHF announced plans to double its salary cap ($750K to $1.5 million) for the 2023–24 season
The PHF announced plans to double its salary cap ($750K to $1.5 million) for the 2023–24 season
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The PHF announced plans to double its salary cap for the 2023–24 season on Wednesday, and didn’t stop there, announcing a splashy All-Star weekend yesterday — two major steps towards luring top talent from the PWHPA and solidifying itself as a power player in the budding women’s hockey space.
December 16, 2022
EA Sports introduced women's national teams in NHL 23
EA Sports introduced women's national teams in NHL 23
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EA Sports introduced women’s national teams in the newly-released NHL 23, continuing the growing inclusion of women’s sports in video games.
October 17, 2022
PWHPA: Billie Jean King in ownership talks
PWHPA: Billie Jean King in ownership talks
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May 27, 2022
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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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PHF: Partners in strategic development
PHF: Partners in strategic development
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The GIST: The PHF (formerly NWHL) is on a power play. The women’s hockey league announced a strategic development partnership with marketing agency Octagon on Tuesday, and the parties have a wide range of plans.
March 16, 2022