The Soccer Tournament is expanding to feature men's and women's teams next year
The Soccer Tournament is expanding to feature men's and women's teams next year
The 2024 event will feature men’s and women’s teams competing for separate $1M prizes, making this the highest-stakes women’s pro soccer event in the world. Goals.
December 06, 2023
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
This weekend, the LPGA and PGA Tour will field a long-awaited crossover at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational, the first mixed-team event of its kind.
December 06, 2023
University of Oregon female athletes file class action sex discrimination lawsuit against their school
University of Oregon female athletes file class action sex discrimination lawsuit against their school
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The plaintiffs are claiming the university’s distribution of NIL resources between male and female athletes is unequal, and a potential Title IX violation.
December 04, 2023
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold for the first time next year, proving that investing in women athletes is the New Year’s resolution.
December 01, 2023
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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November 29, 2023
The WTA has faced recent criticism for not supporting its athletes, culminating in a turbulent WTA Finals in Cancun earlier this month.
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A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith
Ep #324

A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith

December 05, 2023

Hello!

Pop the kettle on because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the tea.

First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the four-team College Football Playoff (CFP), where the selection committee made waves with a few serious snubs this weekend, including leaving one undefeated squad on the outside looking in.

Then after the break, associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula takes the reins for a fabulous interview with USWNT star Sophia Smith, chatting about all things footy, Forbes, and more fun. Don’t miss a minute.


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The details behind Candace Parker's new ESPN documentary
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Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball announces multi-year deal to bring the league to Kansas
Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball announces multi-year deal to bring the league to Kansas
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