Recent Team USA rugby match illustrates sport’s potential leading up to World Cup, OlympicsRecent Team USA rugby match illustrates sport’s potential leading up to World Cup, Olympics
Recent Team USA rugby match illustrates sport’s potential leading up to World Cup, Olympics
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May 07, 2025
Last Friday, 10.5K fans showed up at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium to watch the USA Rugby women’s 15s take on Team Canada. While the bout resulted in a loss for the Americans, the game set a new U.S. attendance record for the sport fueled by its recent surge in popularity.
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 ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism

It’s tough to talk sports during times like these.

After the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a brief history of recent athlete activism, inspired by hoops star Breanna Stewart, who held up an “ABOLISH ICE” sign before Sunday’s Unrivaled game. Let’s reflect.

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