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⚾ They want it all⚾ They want it all
Toronto Blue Jays one win away from their first ALCS since 2016
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The Toronto Blue Jays are officially one win away from their first American League Championship Series (ALCS) since 2016 after an explosive first two divisional series games vs. the NY Yankees. Feeling oh so savage with Game 3 and the chance to advance on deck tomorrow.
October 06, 2025
🏎️ It’s getting hot in here🏎️ It’s getting hot in here
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen makes late push for World Drivers’ Championship contention
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Feel that? It’s the temps emanating from this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix (GP). Not only has Sunday’s 8 a.m. ET race already been given a heat hazard declaration, but the race for the World Drivers’ Championship (WDC) is also scorching hot, especially with just seven GPs to go.
October 03, 2025
🚀 Ready for takeoff🚀 Ready for takeoff
New Booking.com data further illustrates women’s sports fans’ willingness to travel
The WNBA Finals are set, meaning the locations and dates are also finally locked in. New data from the W’s official online travel partner Booking.com illustrates a largely untapped opportunity for the travel sector to cash in on women’s sports fandom.
October 03, 2025
💄 Getting ready for the ball💄 Getting ready for the ball
SponsorPulse highlights recent data showing overlap between WNBA, beauty fans
Yesterday, sports data insights platform SponsorPulse (SP) highlighted its recent report that tracks WNBA fan behavior in relation to the beauty industry. This, combined with May data from Sports Innovation Lab (SIL), proves the fascinating overlap between W fans, luxury fashionistas, and makeup lovers.
October 03, 2025
⚾ Enough to drive you wild ⚾ Enough to drive you wild
Three MLB Wild Card series go the distance, NY Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago Cubs advance
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Yesterday marked just the second time in baseball’s long history with three winner-take-all games on the same day. Take a deep breath and steady that heart rate as we recap what went down on the diamond in the best-of-three Wild Card round.
October 03, 2025
🐦 Birds of a feather🐦 Birds of a feather
Toronto Blue Jays preparing for ALDS showdown vs. NY Yankees
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But wait, there’s more baseball. With the best-of-three Wild Card done and dusted, it’s on to the best-of-five Divisional Series, with four teams each remaining from the American League (AL) and National League (NL). That’s right, it’s time for the well-rested Toronto Blue Jays to shine after enjoying a first-round bye. So ready for takeoff.
October 03, 2025
🃏 No. 2 Las Vegas Aces — The dynasty chasers🃏 No. 2 Las Vegas Aces — The dynasty chasers
Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?
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Today’s newsletter has everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 1 tipoff, from the reason each squad could hoist the championship trophy to the Finals tidbits that could decide the series. Let’s hoop to it.
October 03, 2025
✨ Running the game✨ Running the game
Wasserman’s The Collective shares new data insights into unlocking the power of women sports fans
The Collective — Wasserman’s women-focused data insights platform — published a new study on Monday advising the sports industry on how to engage with women as sports superfans and powerhouse consumers. By 2030, women are set to control 75% of global discretionary spending and lead 85% of household purchasing decisions.
October 01, 2025
💸 All bets are on💸 All bets are on
Amazon Prime teams up with FanDuel to use betting to drive viewership to WNBA, NBA
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Yesterday, FanDuel partnered with Amazon to become the official odds provider for WNBA and NBA games on Prime Video. The partnership — which will offer real-time odds and in-app bet tracking — capitalizes on the power of gamification across the sports industry as it attracts both avid and casual fans.
October 01, 2025
🏀 No more handshakes and hugs🏀 No more handshakes and hugs
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statement
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Need a little push to say exactly what’s on your mind? Look no further than the aforementioned Collier’s exit interview, where the five-time All-Star lambasted Commissioner Engelbert and the league office in a two-page prepared statement. Receipts, incoming.
October 01, 2025
⚾ Born to be Wild (Card)⚾ Born to be Wild (Card)
MLB playoffs underway after thrilling Wild Card Game 1s
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And just like that, the MLB playoffs are underway with yesterday’s mostly low-scoring but always high-stakes quadruple-header of Wild Card action. This opening round is best-of-three, meaning the divisional series will be set by the next time we talk. Blink and you’ll miss it.
October 01, 2025
🏀 The show goes on🏀 The show goes on
Las Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four years
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As if that wasn’t enough WNBA news for one day, the Finals matchup is officially set. The Phoenix Mercury will face the Las Vegas Aces in the best-of-seven championship series after last night’s 107–98 overtime (OT) win over the Indiana Fever. Here’s how it all went down.
October 01, 2025
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