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WNBA postseason viewership hits 25-year high on ESPN networks

The NY Liberty and Minnesota Lynx battled it out on the hardwood in last night’s thrilling Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, but the cherry on top of the women’s hoops cake has been the league’s postseason viewership numbers.

October 11, 2024

A look back on the history of the WNBA

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With the NY Liberty and Minnesota Lynx locked in a thrilling shootout for this season’s WNBA crown, it’s the perfect time to look back on the league’s history — from the W’s roots to its bright future and all the jumpers in between.

October 13, 2024

Project Rudy pitches an umbrella-style solution for NCAA football

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With an uncertain future looming, the latest reimagination of college football (CFB) — called “Project Rudy” — is being spearheaded by former Disney executives as an umbrella-style solution buoyed by private equity (PE).

October 11, 2024

Ohio State vs. Oregon highlights Week 7 college football matchups

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A Top-5 matchup between new conference rivals isn’t the only game with sky-high stakes.

October 11, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024-–25 NCAA men’s hockey season

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The whole crew returns tonight to open the 2024–25 campaign.

October 11, 2024

Upsets headline opening week action for Canadian NHL teams

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Grab your toque and a cozy bevvy because it’s only a matter of time before the Leafs leaves start falling as the hockey season begins in earnest. Here are the biggest opening week storylines for the NHL’s Canadian contingent.

October 11, 2024

No. 2 Minnesota Lynx launch historic WNBA Finals comeback, beat No. 1 NY Liberty in Game 1

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The excitement never stops during the most-watched WNBA Playoffs of all time, and the hype continued as the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx took last night’s Game 1 vs. the No. 1 NY Liberty in dramatic overtime (OT) fashion.

October 11, 2024

Sports News

Celebrating the 13th annual International Day of the Girl

October 11, 2024

Today’s special edition highlights the benefits of sports access as well as the barriers to play for girls around the world.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #405

A WNBA Finals preview

October 10, 2024

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It’s the final countdown!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your full preview of the 2024 WNBA Finals, featuring the No. 1 NY Liberty vs. No. 2 Minnesota Lynx.

From how both teams reached the championship series to the players to watch to the incredible attendance and viewership numbers throughout the WNBA regular season and playoffs, El and Steph have a slam dunk of a pod in store. Hoop yeah.

A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.