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NCAA D1 Women’s Soccer College Cup (WCC) final four preview

The pro fútbol world’s eyes may be on Qatar, but the NCAA girlies will be stealing the show tonight as the final four collegiate squads face off in the Women’s College Cup (WCC). Here’s who’s kicking it in Cary, NC.

NCAA D1 Football playoff preview

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CanMNT ends the red and white’s historic men’s FIFA World Cup appearance

Due to myriad defensive missteps and a lack of offensive spark, the No. 41 CanMNT crumbled in a 2–1 loss to Group F winners No. 22 Morocco yesterday, ending the red and white’s historic men’s FIFA World Cup appearance.

The World Cup group stage wraps up

The World Cup certainly saved the best group play drama for last, with a wild day of results behind us and the stage set for another thrilling set of matches today, before the knockout round takes the pitch (and our special edition preview hits your inbox) tomorrow.

TV viewership for England's Women’s Super League (WSL) 2022-23 season has increased 70%

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Four months after England brought football home, British broadcaster Sky revealed yesterday that TV viewership for the 2022–23 Women’s Super League (WSL) season increased 70% YoY, and that the company is already eyeing renewal when the deal expires in 2024.

NWSL teams Portland Thorns FC and Chicago Red Stars for sale

The league confirmed yesterday that Merritt Paulson will sell Portland Thorns FC, while a report emerged hours later that Chicago Red Stars majority owner Arnim Whisler has started the process to do the same.

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World Cup 16-team knockout-round picture is taking shape

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November 30, 2022

The 16-team knockout-round picture is beginning to take shape as group play heads into its final few days, but not without some more off-field headlines to accompany the in-game dramatics.

The Gist of it Podcast

Ep #228

Ep #228: Football lows, fútbol highs: NFL’s Deshaun Watson is back & World Cup wins

December 01, 2022

Hello, Hola, Salut!

Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual misconduct.

Today on The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the biggest story in pro football and the men’s and women’s big wins in World Cup fútbol.

First, the gals start with this weekend’s notorious NFL game that will see Deshaun Watson back on the gridiron for the first time after serving his paltry 11-game suspension for sexual misconduct. Watson will take the field for the Cleveland Browns for the first time as they play his former team, the Texans, in Houston on Sunday.

Then El and Steph head over to the World Cup to discuss the shocks and surprises from the tournament’s group play so far, as well as the women making history on and off the men’s FIFA pitch.

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64 NCAA Women's volleyball teams remain in the national championship hunt

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Of the 340 Division I women’s volleyball programs, only 64 remain in the natty hunt.

NCAA College Basketball week 3 recap

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Just three weeks into college hoops season, the hardwood’s already hot, with some teams scorching up the rankings and some hoping for a mid-season spark.

NWSL Portland Thorns FC might be for sale

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According to a report published last week, owner Merritt Paulson is in talks to sell the NWSL team, aiming to separate the Thorns from MLS’ Timbers FC in a grimy attempt to absolve himself of wrongdoing.

ESPN is reinventing its NCAA college hoops slate

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The broadcasting giant unveiled the ACC/SEC Challenge on Monday, an interconference women’s and men’s basketball (WBB and MBB) competition designed to replace both the SEC/Big Ten Challenge and the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

NCAA D1 Women's and Men's Soccer tournament nearing the end