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An update from the 2023 U.S. Women's OpenAn update from the 2023 U.S. Women's Open
An update from the 2023 U.S. Women's Open
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With the first round in the (golf)bag, China’s Lin Xiyu and South Korea’s Kim Hyo-joo sit atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Women’s Open, the first LPGA major ever held at the iconic Pebble Beach course.
July 07, 2023
WNBA stars launch new pro women's basketball league in the USWNBA stars launch new pro women's basketball league in the US
WNBA stars launch new pro women's basketball league in the US
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NY Liberty star Breanna Stewart and the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier announced the launch of a new women’s league called Unrivaled yesterday, creating another domestic alternative for WNBA players during the offseason.
July 07, 2023
Nationalism in sportsNationalism in sports
Nationalism in sports
After a long weekend spent observing Canada Day and Independence Day, today we’re diving into nationalism in sports — the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
July 05, 2023
2023 Wimbledon preview2023 Wimbledon preview
2023 Wimbledon preview
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Wimbledon — tennis’ third Grand Slam of the year — is officially underway across the pond.
July 03, 2023
2023 Tour de France preview2023 Tour de France preview
2023 Tour de France preview
The 110th edition of the Tour de France, the most famous and most challenging men’s bike race in the world, began yesterday.
July 02, 2023
Get ready for the NBA and NHL free agency frenzyGet ready for the NBA and NHL free agency frenzy
Get ready for the NBA and NHL free agency frenzy
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Turn on your Shams, Woj, and Friedge tweet notifications because NBA and NHL free agency — the wildest stretch of the offseason — open tonight at 6 p.m. ET and tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET, respectively.
June 30, 2023
Fox's Women's World Cup campaign kicks off with Alex Morgan statueFox's Women's World Cup campaign kicks off with Alex Morgan statue
Fox's Women's World Cup campaign kicks off with Alex Morgan statue
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With the USWNT roster set and the tourney kicking off in 20 days, U.S. English-language rightsholder Fox unveiled its massive WWC marketing campaign this week, and the strategy takes a notably different approach than what the broadcaster implemented for last November’s men’s FIFA World Cup.
June 30, 2023
A conversation with activist Schuyler BailarA conversation with activist Schuyler Bailar
A conversation with activist Schuyler Bailar
We interviewed activist and former Harvard athlete Schuyler Bailar to discuss his experience as the first openly trans Division I (DI) swimmer, plus his message for those concerned about trans folks’ inclusion in sports.
June 30, 2023
The PWHPA acquires the PHF to form a joint North American leagueThe PWHPA acquires the PHF to form a joint North American league
The PWHPA acquires the PHF to form a joint North American league
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News broke yesterday that the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises, already a formal partner of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), have acquired the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).
June 30, 2023
Visa will award grant funding to women-owned small businesses during the Women's World CupVisa will award grant funding to women-owned small businesses during the Women's World Cup
Visa will award grant funding to women-owned small businesses during the Women's World Cup
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Yesterday, Visa announced that it will award $500K in grant funding to women-owned small businesses during next month’s WWC as part of its Behind Every Number, There's A Story campaign.
June 28, 2023
The NHL launches a Player Inclusion Coalition to bring much-needed changeThe NHL launches a Player Inclusion Coalition to bring much-needed change
The NHL launches a Player Inclusion Coalition to bring much-needed change
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Shortly following last week’s news that they were doing away with specialty warm-up jerseys, the NHL could be doing something right for once, with yesterday’s launch of a Player Inclusion Coalition in partnership with the NHL Players Association.
June 28, 2023
How does college golf work?How does college golf work?
How does college golf work?
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NCAA golfers run a split season, meaning they start in the fall, chill out when the cold sets in, and link(s) back up in the spring.
June 28, 2023
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