🎾 Meeting their match
Saudi Arabia reportedly makes push to merge ATP, WTA with proposed PIF Tour
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According to The Telegraph, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) wants to merge the WTA and ATP tennis tours with a limited-time, $2B offer that expires in 90 days. The rebranded PIF Tour would reportedly replace the proposed Premium Tour, a joint WTA–ATP circuit that’s been in development since January.
March 15, 2024
🎾 At their break(ing) point
Saudi Arabia reportedly offers $2B to unite the WTA and ATP Tours
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New attempt at sportswashing just dropped: Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to invest $2B to unite the WTA and ATP Tours, the latest effort by the oil-rich country to steer attention away from their atrocious human rights record through sport.
March 15, 2024
🎾 A full-court approach
A proposed WTA-ATP merger is picking up steam
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The women’s tour is particularly receptive to the concept, which would produce a new “Premium Tour” to exist alongside the Grand Slams — and offer women athletes equal pay.
January 31, 2024
🎾 Take a bow
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win at the Australian Open
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One epic fortnight Down Under later, a defending champ retained their Australian Open crown, while a rising star clinched their first-ever Grand Slam title.
January 29, 2024
🎾 All that glitters is gold
It's time to crown Australian Open champions
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After two weeks of shocking upsets and sheer domination Down Under, it’s time to crown the first Grand Slam champions of the year.
January 26, 2024
🎾 Guess who’s back…back again
Coco Gauff is through to her first-ever Austalian Open semi
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The women’s and men’s semifinals are officially set Down Under, highlighted by two defending champs eager to retain their crown.
January 24, 2024
🎾 Bad like the Barbie
World No. 4 Coco Gauff cruises into the Australian Open quarter-finals
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The Grand Slam Down Under enters its second week in Melbourne, with courtside vibes and IRL visitors hitting all-time highs as the quarter-finals begin.
January 22, 2024
🎾 A royal court
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pursues right to the Billie Jean King Cup
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January 17, 2024
This adds to Saudi Arabia’s ongoing interest in women’s tennis tournaments like the 2023 and 2024 WTA Finals.
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NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview
Ep #349

NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview

March 14, 2024

Happy Pi Day!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices from a stacked sports weekend ahead.

First up, the gals preview what’s bound to be a massive NWSL season before the new campaign kicks off on Friday. From a new media rights deal, to new expansion teams entering the fold, to star players rocking new jerseys, there’s a lot to unpack on the pitch.

Then for part two, El and Steph are hooping it up ahead of Selection Sunday on March 17th. The women’s and men’s March Madness brackets drop on St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s no luck needed here with these two as your guides to the college game.

Thank you to Aflac for supporting today’s podcast! Bounce back from expenses health insurance doesn’t cover with Aflac’s supplemental support. Learn more at Aflac.com.

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2024 Australian Open preview
2024 Australian Open preview
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The Australian Open — tennis’ first Grand Slam of the year — began in Melbourne last night, so today, we’re serving up all you need to know as the tourney continues.
January 14, 2024
🎾 Serving game
Fitness company Kyanee signs tennis star Ons Jabeur as its global brand ambassador
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After several major plays to host international tennis events, including the WTA Finals, Saudi Arabia had a quiet December for women’s sports moves.
January 12, 2024
The WTA is looking to grow by installing new leadership at WTA Ventures
The WTA is looking to grow by installing new leadership at WTA Ventures
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The WTA has faced recent criticism for not supporting its athletes, culminating in a turbulent WTA Finals in Cancun earlier this month.
November 29, 2023
Parity Week kicks off at the Billie Jean King Cup
Parity Week kicks off at the Billie Jean King Cup
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For the second consecutive year, the earnings from the World Cup of women’s tennis are on par with the Davis Cup, the men’s equivalent.
November 08, 2023
Saudi Arabia is in talks to host pro tennis tournaments
Saudi Arabia is in talks to host pro tennis tournaments
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Saudi Arabia is following up its World Cup win with another tournament play — this time, beginning talks with IMG to take over the Miami Open or Mutua Madrid Open.
November 06, 2023