Will Apple buy ESPN?
Will Apple buy ESPN?
An Apple–ESPN acquisition has long been perceived as a perfect fit, and Disney CEO Bob Iger's latest comments have involved looking for distribution partners to help ESPN go direct-to-consumer.
September 25, 2023
Haley Van Voorhis became the first female non-kicker to play in an NCAA football game
Haley Van Voorhis became the first female non-kicker to play in an NCAA football game
Ohio State’s and Oregon’s statement wins weren’t the only blockbusters on Saturday.
September 25, 2023
What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?
What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?
The more ESPN intertwines itself with ABC, the more it complicates the potential billion-dollar deal on the table if Disney were to sell its flagship broadcasting channel.
September 22, 2023
How the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstown
How the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstown
When it comes to sports franchises, Oakland has suffered its fair share of losses, including the Warriors, Raiders, and most recently, the Athletics.
September 22, 2023
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Battle of the Sexes
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Battle of the Sexes
Today’s special edition is all about the epic event — how it came to be, how it all went down, and how it changed the game and society.
September 20, 2023
Eye-popping women's sports viewership numbers
Eye-popping women's sports viewership numbers
Fridays call for celebration, so here’s a breakdown of the eye-popping women’s sports viewership numbers that trickled out over the last week.
September 15, 2023
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
September 11, 2023
Major takeaways from the survey suggest Charter is spot on in believing in the unbundle, and since Charter is willing to walk away from sports entirely, it's time to acknowledge that the customer is always right.
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Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup
Ep #305

Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup

September 21, 2023

Fore!

We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio of Team USA’s best golfers: world No. 2 Lilia Vu, world No. 3 Nelly Korda, and the squad’s Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis. Our producer Dee Lab sat down with the gals to discuss all the deets on the Solheim Cup, one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys.

They’ll chat through the state of women’s golf, what makes the Solheim Cup so unique, how they’re preparing, and what it means to tee it up for Team USA. Happy listening!


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Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities
With school fully back in session, today we’re celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the U.S., detailing the history and culture of these institutions and, more specifically, their impact on the sports world.
September 10, 2023
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Last January, the competitive wrestling promotion filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE, its top competitor and the largest wrestling company in the world.
September 08, 2023
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
The telecoms company — which operates under Spectrum’s umbrella — removed Disney and ESPN programming last Thursday due to an ongoing carriage dispute.
September 06, 2023
The ACC voted to add three schools to its conference beginning next year
The ACC voted to add three schools to its conference beginning next year
One more conference realignment domino fell Friday morning, as the presidents of ACC schools voted 12-3 to add Stanford and Cal from the Pac-12 and SMU from the AAC beginning in August 2024.
September 06, 2023
Who to look out for at the upcoming NCAA cross country season
Who to look out for at the upcoming NCAA cross country season
The NCAA cross country season hits its starting line today, so run through our primer, then let’s, ahem, meet the women and men racing toward national glory.
September 01, 2023