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How NCAA women's volleyball worksHow NCAA women's volleyball works
How NCAA women's volleyball works
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The world’s most intense game of “the floor is lava” is also one of the NCAA’s top sports, boasting 1057 women’s teams nationwide, including 344 in Division I (DI). Volleyball’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years — the 2022 championship saw record viewership and the 2023 edition will appear on network TV for the first time.
August 18, 2023
Breaking down the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place matchBreaking down the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place match
Breaking down the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place match
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No. 3 Sweden and co-host No. 10 Australia will fight to leave this tourney with a W by winning tomorrow’s 4 a.m. ET third-place match.
August 18, 2023
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paidA recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
That’s the question a joint Sportico and Harris Poll study posed, ultimately revealing that 67% of Americans believe student-athletes should be compensated by their schools, once again bringing up the complex college sports conversation.
August 18, 2023
The NY Liberty claim their first-ever Commissioner's Cup titleThe NY Liberty claim their first-ever Commissioner's Cup title
The NY Liberty claim their first-ever Commissioner's Cup title
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The NY Liberty overpowered the Las Vegas Aces 82–63 in last night’s Commissioner's Cup game, earning the seafoam superstars their first-ever Commish Cup title and a cool $30K bonus per player.
August 16, 2023
The global impact of the FIFA Women's World CupThe global impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup
The global impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup
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As the semifinals of the world’s biggest tournament wrap up, we’re looking at its global impact on the women’s game.
August 16, 2023
A diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red StarsA diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red Stars
A diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red Stars
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According to a press release yesterday, a “diverse group of Chicago women business and civic leaders” has negotiated a deal to buy the team from its current owners.
August 16, 2023
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August 16, 2023
2023 NCAA women's soccer preview2023 NCAA women's soccer preview
2023 NCAA women's soccer preview
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Prep your best celly and blast your team’s fight song — after a week of exhibition games, the women’s soccer season officially kicks off tomorrow.
August 16, 2023
Breaking down nontraditional college athletesBreaking down nontraditional college athletes
Breaking down nontraditional college athletes
From hoops to soccer to baseball to golf, older athletes have been defying expectations for years, proving it’s never too late to pursue collegiate sports dreams.
August 16, 2023
Spain and England advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup FinalSpain and England advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup Final
Spain and England advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup Final
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Now one squad is just 90(ish) minutes away from the game’s biggest prize — let’s recap how we got here.
August 16, 2023
An in-depth look at direct to consumer live sportsAn in-depth look at direct to consumer live sports
An in-depth look at direct to consumer live sports
Direct-to-consumer live sports are the way of the future, so let’s take an in-depth look at this new sports television frontier and the different approaches taken by companies and leagues to capitalize on it.
August 14, 2023
The rules of recruiting in the NCAAThe rules of recruiting in the NCAA
The rules of recruiting in the NCAA
Recruitment can be a delicate dance, especially with NIL busting a move on the floor.
August 14, 2023
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