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⛳ Cool as a cucumber⛳ Cool as a cucumber
Australian Minjee Lee wins KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, becomes 16th different event winner in 2025
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Putters were broken, and patience was tested at this weekend’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the third major of five on the LPGA calendar — but none of that fazed World No. 24 Minjee Lee: The Australian cruised through the competition to win her third career major.
June 23, 2025
🚦 Red light, greenlight🚦 Red light, greenlight
Tubi secures rights to new Naomi Osaka project as streamers develop more women’s sports content
As interest in women’s sports grows, so does the enthusiasm for content surrounding the women’s game. After seeing Netflix benefit from cult faves Drive to Survive and Full Swing, documentaries that converted new fans to F1 and golf, fellow streamers are considering how to leverage storytelling to win over young, more casual sports fans.
June 18, 2025
🏀 Shake it, quake it, space, kaboom🏀 Shake it, quake it, space, kaboom
Oklahoma City Thunder closing in on championship after Game 5 win
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (up 3-2) are one win away from raising their first championship banner since 1979 (back when they were the Seattle SuperSonics). Let’s ball.
June 18, 2025
🏀 Bounce to it🏀 Bounce to it
Indiana Fever will take on Minnesota Lynx in 2025 Commissioner’s Cup final
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Last night’s six-game slate was pure cinema, notably locking in the Commissioner’s Cup final before two teams go head-to-head for $500K on July 1st. Read on for who’s through, plus other buzzy headlines from around the WNBA.
June 18, 2025
🏒 Fire and ice🏒 Fire and ice
Florida Panthers surge to 3-2 series lead in Stanley Cup Final
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The Florida Panthers (up 3-2) are just one victory away from clinching back-to-back Stanley Cups after Saturday’s 5–2 Game 5 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Before Game 6 begins in Florida tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, here’s the standout storyline fueling each team, including why this best-of-seven series could still go the distance.
June 16, 2025
🏀 Question…?🏀 Question…?
Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers clash in pivotal Game 5
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The seven-game NBA Finals are level at two games apiece following the OKC Thunder’s 111–104 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Who will hoist the Larry OB? An excellent question ahead of tonight’s 8:30 p.m. ET Game 5 — and one of many we’re asking this Monday morning.
June 16, 2025
🏀 Friday night lights🏀 Friday night lights
Ion bags WNBA on Friday nights as network touts benefits of appointment viewing
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On Friday, Scripps-owned network Ion Television renewed its media rights agreement with the WNBA nearly a year after the league inked a joint multinetwork package alongside the NBA. Despite the WNBA’s attainment of expensive, major network deals, there’s still considerable value in what Ion uniquely brings to the table: A distinct audience and capacity for appointment viewing.
June 16, 2025
🫖 The teacup runneth over🫖 The teacup runneth over
Golden State Valkyries stay hot after a weekend of women’s hoops
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s return to the hardwood from injury was piping hot, but she’s not the only WNBAer serving straight fire. Let’s spill the tea with the latest edition of what’s hot and what’s not in women’s hoops. Pinkies up.
June 16, 2025
📈 A recipe for success📈 A recipe for success
Investing in women athletes could be a game-changer for brands
Unlike the limit, the perfect women’s sports brand marketing strategy does exist — at least according to Parity, who released its latest research report yesterday about the business of women’s sports.
June 13, 2025
🎾 The fight to freeze🎾 The fight to freeze
WTA announces rankings protections for players that undergo fertility treatments
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On Wednesday, the WTA announced it will protect the rankings of players who take time away to pursue fertility treatments like egg or embryo freezing. It’s the latest move from a pro sports organization to formally accommodate athletes’ family planning, demonstrating new ways to compassionately address the unique challenges women athletes face.
June 13, 2025
🏀 Once upon a time🏀 Once upon a time
Underdog Indiana Pacers take 2-1 series lead in NBA Finals
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No, it’s not A Cinderella Story; it’s the Indiana Pacers — complete with their fairy godmother good luck charm, Caitlin Clark. Not only is Indy undefeated in the playoffs when the WNBA star’s in attendance, but they’re also only two wins away from their first-ever NBA title.
June 13, 2025
🏀 We’re all in this together🏀 We’re all in this together
Historically male-dominated hoops spaces are becoming more women-forward
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You already know that women’s basketball is booming — according to a recent report from Global Sports Properties, the WNBA saw a 322% increase in global online searches last year. However, the sport’s impact extends beyond the pro court: The male-dominated spaces long associated with hoops are becoming more women-forward…and it’s about time.
June 11, 2025
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