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World No. 19 Madison Keys capture first Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open, No. 1 Jannik Sinner repeats as men’s champion

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Tennis’ first Grand Slam champions of the year have been crowned, with a new winner in the women’s game and a repeat trophy hoister on the men’s side. Take a bow.

January 27, 2025

No. 19 Madison Keys to face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final, No. 7 Novak Djokovic retires in semis to end bid for 25th Grand Slam title

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January 24, 2025

No. 19 Madison Keys advances to seventh Grand Slam semi

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January 22, 2025

Unexpected upsets across the opening round of the Australian Open

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It’s only the second round at the Australian Open (tennis’ first Grand Slam of the season), but headlines are already popping Down Under, from unexpected upsets to a Brazilian teen making a splash in his first career Slam.

January 15, 2025

A 2025 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 this morning. Start practicing your Aussie slang and accent, and walkabout through this year’s preview.

January 12, 2025

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain’s quarter-final loss at the Davis Cup

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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially retired yesterday following Spain’s quarter-final exit from the Davis Cup, marking the end of his career with a final pro match loss to world No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp.

November 20, 2024

Billie Jean King Cup finals offering $9.6M purse

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The World Cup of women’s tennis is underway in Spain, with 12 nations battling for the title and a slice of the groundbreaking $9.6M purse as the BJK Cup offers equal prize money to the Davis Cup Finals (the men’s tourney equivalent) for the third consecutive year.

November 13, 2024

Sports News

World No. 3 Coco Gauff defeats No. 2 Iga Świątek, clinches semis berth at WTA Finals

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November 06, 2024

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals (the last tournament of the WTA Tour) is underway, with two standout players already clinching their spot in the semis and a stacked doubleheader set for this morning. Now that’s a serve.

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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.