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New report from the Women’s Sports Foundation highlights a potential pipeline disruptionNew report from the Women’s Sports Foundation highlights a potential pipeline disruption
New report from the Women’s Sports Foundation highlights a potential pipeline disruption
The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) dropped its inaugural WSF Sport Report™ 2026 to provide an in-depth look at whether the current pipeline can sustain the women’s sports boom.
October 06, 2026
Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal winsGolden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins
Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins
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Basketball is a game of runs, as evidenced by yesterday’s WNBA semifinal Game 1s. While we not-so-patiently wait for Wednesday’s Game 2s in these best-of-five series, let’s discuss which string of buckets reigned supreme.
October 05, 2026
A Week 4 NFL round-upA Week 4 NFL round-up
A Week 4 NFL round-up
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Fourth-quarter comebacks, catch-of-the-year candidates, and the NY Jets’ first defensive interception in 637 days — Week 4 had a little bit of everything. Ah, Sundays.
October 05, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers one win away from advancing to MLB Championship SeriesMilwaukee Brewers one win away from advancing to MLB Championship Series
Milwaukee Brewers one win away from advancing to MLB Championship Series
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A weekend of best-of-five MLB Divisional Series matchups later, and one team is already one win away from the Championship Series. From yesterday’s National League (NL) Game 2s to today’s American League (AL) Game 2s, let’s go around the horn.
October 05, 2026
One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second roundOne series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round
One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round
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If you need us this weekend, don’t — the WNBA playoffs are occupying every brain cell. After an adrenaline-pumping Game 3 last night, another series-deciding tilt looms tonight before the best-of-five second round tips off on Sunday.
October 02, 2026
Divisional Series on deck as MLB playoffs roll on Divisional Series on deck as MLB playoffs roll on
Divisional Series on deck as MLB playoffs roll on
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Three Wild Card (WC) sweeps and one three-game rivalry WC showdown later, the best-of-five Divisional Series are officially set. Here’s what to expect with four Game 1s on deck tomorrow.
October 02, 2026
NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seedNY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed
NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed
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We blinked, and the best-of-three WNBA first round is already nearly halfway done. Let’s catch up on the high-stakes hoops.
September 30, 2026
MLB playoffs begin with four thrilling Wild Card gamesMLB playoffs begin with four thrilling Wild Card games
MLB playoffs begin with four thrilling Wild Card games
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Playoff baseball has arrived, with yesterday’s best-of-three Wild Card Game 1s in the books and elimination on the line in today’s Game 2s. Under this format, only one squad has ever come back to win the series after losing Game 1.
September 30, 2026
A 2026 MLB postseason previewA 2026 MLB postseason preview
A 2026 MLB postseason preview
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It’s the perfect day for some extra caffeine because the MLB playoffs begin today at 2 p.m. ET with four high-stakes Wild Card games on deck. The teams to know, the deets you need to fill out your MLB Postseason Bracket, and why this could be the last pro baseball we see for a while.
September 29, 2026
One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openersOne takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers
One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers
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And they’re off. The WNBA’s best showed up in yesterday’s first-round openers — here’s one takeaway from all four games before half of the best-of-three showdowns continue tomorrow.
September 28, 2026
The biggest headlines from the NFL’s wonky Week 3The biggest headlines from the NFL’s wonky Week 3
The biggest headlines from the NFL’s wonky Week 3
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From big upsets to sloppy play to a truly bonkers Sunday Night Football tilt, NFL Week 3 left us rethinking everything — and it’s not just because the Las Vegas Raiders are off to a perfect start. That glow up aside, let’s dig into the headlines after a wonky weekend on the gridiron.
September 28, 2026
Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffsBreaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs
Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs
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The WNBA playoffs’ best-of-three first round tips off today — and all four series are appointment viewing. That’s just the beginning of the high-stakes hoops, with the best-of-five semis and best-of-seven Finals on deck.
September 27, 2026
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