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🏀 History on the hardwood🏀 History on the hardwood
A deep dive into athletes and moments to celebrate Women’s History Month
And happy first Sunday of Women’s History Month — a month to highlight women’s contributions in history and contemporary society. Like we needed an excuse.
March 02, 2025
✨ Applause, a round of applause✨ Applause, a round of applause
Three Black women athletes taking center stage
Black women smashing ceilings in sports is nothing new — and there’s only more to come. That’s why we’re capping off our Black History Month series by highlighting three Black women whose futures are so bright, shades are a must.
February 26, 2025
🏀 One of one🏀 One of one
Basketball legend Diana Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons
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It’s officially the end of an era — for the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA, and sports as a whole — after the iconic Diana Taurasi announced her retirement yesterday. Fully satiated, the hoops giant’s storied career is truly one for the history books.
February 26, 2025
🏒 The countdown is on🏒 The countdown is on
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record
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If you thought last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off was fun, then feast your eyes on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who’s now just 13 goals away from breaking the NHL’s all-time career goals record, a mark long held by Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky. History is happening.
February 24, 2025
🏒 A campaign for the best game you can name🏒 A campaign for the best game you can name
Canada tops Team USA in overtime to win inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off
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Political tension? Check. Glove dropping? Check. Moments that made you cry? Check. The NHL’s innovative 4 Nations Face-Off tournament had it all, with Canada defeating Team USA to win the inaugural trophy in dramatic fashion last night. Here’s how it went down.
February 21, 2025
💪 Know your worth💪 Know your worth
Three Black women athletes whose advocacy is changing and saving lives
Where would we be without Black women, and in particular, Black women athletes? From the WNBA’s fight for social justice to gymnast Simone Biles’ radical candor regarding her mental health, Black women have been confronting the most pressing issues in our society for…well, ever. To celebrate and honor that strength, here’s how three iconic Black women athletes are changing the world from the stage to the track to the pool, and beyond.
February 18, 2025
🏒 Fight night🏒 Fight night
Team USA and Canada to meet in 4 Nations Face-Off finale
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Drop the gloves because Team Canada and Team USA meet for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, a highly anticipated rematch of their feisty round robin tilt. As a refresher, the victor earns bragging rights as winner of the NHL’s inaugural 4 Nations tourney (a replacement for the league’s All-Star break), but the stakes are ultra-high in this storied hockey rivalry. No wonder ticket prices are soaring — it doesn’t get better than this.
February 18, 2025
🏀 Can’t stop, won’t stop🏀 Can’t stop, won’t stop
Unrivaled’s thrilling 1-on-1 tournament finale is set
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Ready the crown because one Unrivaled athlete is about to be $200K richer, with the semis and final of the exhilarating 1-on-1 tournament tipping off tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s bounce to it.
February 14, 2025
⭐ Money talks⭐ Money talks
Meet three Black businesswomen busting down barriers in the sports world
It’s not easy breaking barriers, but that hasn’t stopped these three phenomenal Black businesswomen from shaking up the white male-dominated sports space.
February 12, 2025
🏒 Icy and spicy🏒 Icy and spicy
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off
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It’s been nearly a decade, but the world’s best men’s hockey players are finally taking center ice in international competition, ready to represent their respective home countries at the NHL’s highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off.
February 12, 2025
🏈 The details🏈 The details
The only Super Bowl LIX preview you need
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In honor of the big event, today’s Scroll has everything you need to know before the two-time defending champ Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the line.
February 09, 2025
🏈 Vibe like that🏈 Vibe like that
Philadelphia Eagles dominate Kansas City Chiefs to win second-ever Super Bowl
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From the opening kickoff to the final seconds, everything came up Philly, as the Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second title in franchise history. Inner excellence leads to outer excellence…and a Vince Lombardi Trophy, apparently.
February 09, 2025
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