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New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold

New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold for the first time next year, proving that investing in women athletes is the New Year’s resolution.

December 01, 2023

Football Australia is taking the next steps to grow the sport Down Under

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Now, Football Australia is making sure women’s footy takes the next step Down Under.

December 01, 2023

English Premier League teams are proposing a private equity deal to invest in WSL’s commercial operations

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November 29, 2023

The WTA is looking to grow by installing new leadership at WTA Ventures

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The WTA has faced recent criticism for not supporting its athletes, culminating in a turbulent WTA Finals in Cancun earlier this month.

November 29, 2023

The second-tier Women’s Championship confirms interest in being part of NewCo

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The second-tier Women’s Championship (WC) initially rejected NewCo’s proposed governance and funding structure, but then abruptly struck a new deal.

November 27, 2023

Women's sports are on the rise thanks to increased media access and sponsorship opportunities

To see how general sports fans feel about the growth of the women’s game, Aggregate Sports recently surveyed 1K adults about how the times are a-changin’.

November 22, 2023

The details behind Candace Parker's new ESPN documentary

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While ESPN has been a leader for live WNBA coverage, only 4% of its famed 30 for 30 documentary series focuses on women athletes.

November 22, 2023

Sports Business

Gotham FC will host a fan-focused celebration after call out by media, fans, and players

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November 20, 2023

But once the confetti settled, Gotham supporters and players were left wondering if they’d get their fairytale ending: a fan-focused celebration like other pro franchises.

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NHLer Corey Perry’s misconduct firing & Mark Cuban sells the NBA’s Mavs

The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #323

NHLer Corey Perry’s misconduct firing & Mark Cuban sells the NBA’s Mavs

November 30, 2023

Happy December Eve!

Content warning: This episode contains brief mention of sexual assault.

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a deal and no deal duo with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz taking on the latest headlines from men’s sports.

First, the gals dig into the news that the Chicago Blackhawks fired NHLer Corey Perry for “unacceptable conduct,” a somewhat surprising move from a team with a history of questionable ethics.

Then after the break, El and Steph chat through a massive NBA deal: owner Mark Cuban is selling the Dallas Mavericks to casino queen Miriam Adelson, netting a multi-billion dollar profit in the process. Sharks gonna shark.

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