WNBA nears its expected two-team expansion announcement - where next?
WNBA nears its expected two-team expansion announcement - where next?
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Oakland is mounting a full-court expansion press. Yesterday, two-time WNBA defensive player of the year Alana Beard provided an update on her dream of bringing women’s basketball to NorCal, a timely reminder as the W nears its expected two-team expansion announcement.
December 14, 2022
Syracuse wins the men’s soccer NCAA D1 College Cup
Syracuse wins the men’s soccer NCAA D1 College Cup
December is apparently for men’s soccer shootouts, and the No. 3 Syracuse Orange leaned into the trend when they bested the eight-time champ dynasty No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers in penalties to claim the men’s College Cup on Monday night.
December 14, 2022
A reported bid has been submitted to buy the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Mercury
A reported bid has been submitted to buy the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Mercury
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Things are heating up in Arizona — a bid has reportedly been submitted to buy the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the W’s Mercury.
December 12, 2022
NFL regular season is nearing the end
NFL regular season is nearing the end
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The Philadelphia Eagles are officially playoff bound thanks to a tremendous performance by quarterback (QB) Jalen Hurts, who completed 21 of 31 passes with two passing touchdowns in yesterday’s 48–22 stomping on the NY Giants. Flyin’ high.
December 12, 2022
The first-ever PWHPA All-Star event
The first-ever PWHPA All-Star event
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Today may mark the first-ever PWHPA All-Star event, but it’s far from the first time women’s hockey players have showcased their skills on the big stage.
December 12, 2022
NCAA Women’s volleyball final four preview
NCAA Women’s volleyball final four preview
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After Saturday’s wild women’s volleyball quarter-finals sent home the last two remaining hopes for both the Pac-12 and the powerhouse Big Ten, Thursday’s semis are officially set.
December 12, 2022
WNBA determining how to get more cash in players’ pockets to forgo international offseason
WNBA determining how to get more cash in players’ pockets to forgo international offseason
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Following Brittney Griner’s safe return home thanks to a prisoner swap with Russia, the WNBA is exploring a “full-out transformation” of its economic model to ensure players are paid enough to forgo playing internationally in the future.
December 12, 2022
Men’s soccer national final between No. 3 Syracuse and No. 13 Indiana
Men’s soccer national final between No. 3 Syracuse and No. 13 Indiana
While the men’s World Cup won’t be decided until next Sunday, the men’s College Cup will turn on a confetti shower in just a handful of hours.
December 12, 2022
NCAA men's soccer final four kicks off today
NCAA men's soccer final four kicks off today
The gals just departed the championship soccer pitch, but Cary, NC, remains busy with the men’s final four, featuring two unseeded teams, kicking off today before Monday’s championship.
December 09, 2022
NCAA is on the hunt for a media consultant
NCAA is on the hunt for a media consultant
The NCAA is on the hunt for a media consultant to play an instrumental role in negotiating broadcast terms for around 30 NCAA national tournaments that will soon head to market, per a Tuesday report.
December 09, 2022
Insurance brand Aflac announced marketing campaign for women’s March Madness
Insurance brand Aflac announced marketing campaign for women’s March Madness
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Most of Aflac’s media spend during next year’s March Madness will be directed towards the women’s tournament — the brand will run more than 30 spots during the tourney, compared to 10 during the men’s event.
December 09, 2022