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New attempt at sportswashing just dropped: Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to invest $2B to unite the WTA and ATP Tours, the latest effort by the oil-rich country to steer attention away from their atrocious human rights record through sport.

March 15, 2024

No Canadians remain at Indian Wells Open after week one

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Just one week into the prestigious Indian Wells Open hosted in California and every Canadian singles player has already been ousted from the tournament.

March 11, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win at the Australian Open

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One epic fortnight Down Under later, a defending champ retained their Australian Open crown, while a rising star clinched their first-ever Grand Slam title.

January 29, 2024

It's time to crown Australian Open champions

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After two weeks of shocking upsets and sheer domination Down Under, it’s time to crown the first Grand Slam champions of the year.

January 26, 2024

Coco Gauff is through to her first-ever Austalian Open semi

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The women’s and men’s semifinals are officially set Down Under, highlighted by two defending champs eager to retain their crown.

January 24, 2024

World No. 4 Coco Gauff cruises into the Australian Open quarter-finals

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The Grand Slam Down Under enters its second week in Melbourne, with courtside vibes and IRL visitors hitting all-time highs as the quarter-finals begin.

January 22, 2024

2024 Australian Open preview

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The Australian Open — tennis’ first Grand Slam of the year — began in Melbourne last night, so today, we’re serving up all you need to know as the tourney continues.

January 14, 2024

Sports News

Canada claims first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title

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November 13, 2023

Cue Queen because Canada made history in Spain yesterday, winning their first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title and claiming a chunk of the record-setting $9.6M purse (not to mention the iconic “Billie Blue” jackets) in the process.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #360

PWHL playoff push & Nelly Korda’s dominance

April 23, 2024

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PWHL playoff push & Nelly Korda’s dominance

Hey there!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is for the girls with a two-parter full of women’s sport updates. First up, Steph Rotz and guest co-host Lauren Tuiskula discuss yet another historic PWHL weekend along with everything you need to know heading into the final push to the playoffs.

Then in part two, Steph and Lauren highlight world No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda and her recent dominance after the American notched her LPGA record-tying fifth consecutive tour victory over the weekend. Tee-rific.

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