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⚙️ Expansion draft basics⚙️ Expansion draft basics
Everything you need to know about expansion drafts
Friday’s WNBA expansion draft is in the books, meaning the Golden State Valkyries have officially selected their first-ever roster. Inspired by the W’s 13th franchise, today’s scroll breaks down expansion drafts across all sports. From the ice to the pitch, the more the merrier.
December 08, 2024
🏀 ’Tis the season for shakeups🏀 ’Tis the season for shakeups
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd requests trade, WNBA expansion draft kicks off tonight
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From the soon-to-be 14th WNBA team Toronto Tempo’s rather quick name drop, to tonight’s expansion draft, to major news in Seattle, the W offseason headlines are flying fast and furious. How’s that for pace?
December 06, 2024
🏎️ All’s fair in love and war🏎️ All’s fair in love and war
Sir Lewis Hamilton will drive last race for Mercedes at World Constructors’ Championship–deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Some drivers are leaning into the brotherly love heading into this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale, while others are choosing a different way to express their feelings. The tea is hot, the beef is well done, and there’s plenty on the line as F1 prepares to cap off another dramatic season.
December 06, 2024
🏀 Mark your calendar🏀 Mark your calendar
A look at the 2025 WNBA season by the numbers
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In case you missed the iconic team social media announcements, the 2025 WNBA schedule is officially out — and the tea is already piping hot. With 163 days until tipoff (not that we’re counting), here’s a sneak peek at the league’s 29th season by the numbers.
December 04, 2024
🏈 If one thing had been different🏈 If one thing had been different
Everything you need to know from Week 13 of NFL action
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From a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving main course to a winter wonderland, the Week 13 NFL slate was stuffed to the brim, featuring pick sixes, game-winning touchdowns (TDs), and eyebrow-raising endings. Buffalo Bills quarterback (QB) Josh Allen isn’t the only one asking big questions.
December 02, 2024
🏫 The backdrop🏫 The backdrop
Everything you need to know about the PWHL’s sophomore season
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After an incredible offseason filled with team name reveals, jersey releases, and business deals aplenty, the puck drops on the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL’s) second season later today. Here’s everything you need to know before the world’s best take the ice.
November 29, 2024
🏎️ A breakdown of Formula 1 🏎️ A breakdown of Formula 1
A deep dive into Formula 1 and F1 Academy
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Breaking down the similarities and differences between Formula 1 and Formula 1 Academy, including looking at the history and what to expect in the future.
November 29, 2024
🍽️ The appetizer: Chicago Bears (4-7) vs. Detroit Lions (10-1) — 12:30 p.m. ET🍽️ The appetizer: Chicago Bears (4-7) vs. Detroit Lions (10-1) — 12:30 p.m. ET
Previewing the NFL’s three-game Thanksgiving Day slate
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Forget the turkey and stuffing — the NFL’s serving up a three-course feast of Week 13 games today. Clear eyes, full stomach, can’t lose.
November 28, 2024
🏎️ Changed for good🏎️ Changed for good
F1 announces plans for 11th team ahead of the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix
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This weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix is the second-to-last race on the cal, but the biggest news out of the paddock is the arrival of a brand new team preparing to join the grid in 2026. Lights out, and away we go.
November 27, 2024
⚽ It’s winning time⚽ It’s winning time
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride clinch first NWSL Championship
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As you read, the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride won their first-ever NWSL Championship on Saturday, topping the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit 1–0 in the final — a perfect ending to their near-perfect season.
November 25, 2024
🏎️ Thriving to the Max🏎️ Thriving to the Max
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Drivers’ Championship
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What happens in Vegas, wins a World Drivers’ Championship (WDC)...if you’re Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, that is. Here’s how he clinched the title this weekend.
November 25, 2024
📖 History and context📖 History and context
Eliminating harmful stereotypes related to Native American mascots in sports
In honor of November being Native American Heritage Month in the U.S. and with American Thanksgiving later this week, we’re focusing on Native American mascots in sports and the work being done to eliminate these harmful stereotypes.
November 24, 2024
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