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Podcast Episode 27: Big names are investing in women’s sportsPodcast Episode 27: Big names are investing in women’s sports
Podcast Episode 27: Big names are investing in women’s sports
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the NWSL’s expansion to Los Angeles with their new team Angel City. Backed by some massive names including actress Natalie Portman, GOAT tennis player Serena Williams, her Reddit co-founder husband Alexis Ohanian and actress America Ferrera, Ellen and Steph cover how this deal could change the women’s sports ecosystem as we know it. Exciting.
July 22, 2020
NFL Lacks Return to Play Strategy, Concerning Players NFL Lacks Return to Play Strategy, Concerning Players
NFL Lacks Return to Play Strategy, Concerning Players
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NFL training camps start in just over one week, and players are not happy about the NFL’s health and safety plan, or rather, lack thereof.
July 20, 2020
Portland Thorns Defeat North Carolina Courage in Quarter-Final UpsetPortland Thorns Defeat North Carolina Courage in Quarter-Final Upset
Portland Thorns Defeat North Carolina Courage in Quarter-Final Upset
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Remember when we told you (more than once) that the North Carolina Courage were the heavy favorites to win the NWSL Challenge Cup? Well, about that...
July 20, 2020
Westbrook Designs New Jerseys for the NBPA, Blue Jays' Request to Host Home Games Denied, Williams Sports Kicks in Bryant's MemoryWestbrook Designs New Jerseys for the NBPA, Blue Jays' Request to Host Home Games Denied, Williams Sports Kicks in Bryant's Memory
Westbrook Designs New Jerseys for the NBPA, Blue Jays' Request to Host Home Games Denied, Williams Sports Kicks in Bryant's Memory
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July 20, 2020
NWSL Challenge Cup Proceeds to Knockout RoundNWSL Challenge Cup Proceeds to Knockout Round
NWSL Challenge Cup Proceeds to Knockout Round
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The NWSL was the first North American pro team league to return to play. And now, they’re the first league to start their playoffs as they move on to the knockout round of the Challenge Cup. Thank goodness for women’s sports.
July 16, 2020
WNBA Refuses Delle Donne's Request for Medical ExemptionWNBA Refuses Delle Donne's Request for Medical Exemption
WNBA Refuses Delle Donne's Request for Medical Exemption
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You’d think that pro basketball leagues would be taking all necessary precautions to keep their players safe in the Florida Bubble/Wubble, right? This week we were proven wrong after the WNBA and NBA showed they still have some work to do to protect their most vulnerable (and valuable).
July 16, 2020
NFLPA Develops Contingency Plan to Protect Players from Impact of Covid-19NFLPA Develops Contingency Plan to Protect Players from Impact of Covid-19
NFLPA Develops Contingency Plan to Protect Players from Impact of Covid-19
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It’s almost football season, and even though the NFL has been steadfast in their belief that they will absolutely, definitely, for sure go ahead with the season, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is prepping the contingency plan...you know, just in case.
July 16, 2020
Podcast Episode 26: Without college football, are college sports doomed?Podcast Episode 26: Without college football, are college sports doomed?
Podcast Episode 26: Without college football, are college sports doomed?
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on college sports. With some conferences cancelling fall sports, including football, schools have had to cut some varsity sports teams and make changes to athletic scholarships indefinitely. Meanwhile, some football teams, led by well-paid white coaches, are urging the season to go ahead, putting their unpaid, majority Black, players at risk. Tune in, won’t you.
July 15, 2020
NHL and LPGA Release Restart Dates, Duke University Hires New Basketball Coach, Gymnasts Speak Out on Abuse in the Sport NHL and LPGA Release Restart Dates, Duke University Hires New Basketball Coach, Gymnasts Speak Out on Abuse in the Sport
NHL and LPGA Release Restart Dates, Duke University Hires New Basketball Coach, Gymnasts Speak Out on Abuse in the Sport
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July 13, 2020
LeBron James Opts Out of Wearing Pre-Approved Social Justice Message on Jersey LeBron James Opts Out of Wearing Pre-Approved Social Justice Message on Jersey
LeBron James Opts Out of Wearing Pre-Approved Social Justice Message on Jersey
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NBA players petitioned for and won the right to wear social justice messages on their jerseys during the league’s upcoming season restart. And while we figured some players may not take part, we were v. surprised to hear that of all people, superstar LeBron James is one of them.
July 13, 2020
MLS Is Back Tournament faces COVID-19 complications  MLS Is Back Tournament faces COVID-19 complications
MLS Is Back Tournament faces COVID-19 complications
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The MLS may need to reconsider their super inventive return-to-play tournament name, aptly called the “MLS Is Back Tournament.” Maybe something like “MLS is kind of back, but maybe not for long, and not everyone is here...Tournament”?
July 13, 2020
Ivy League Postpones Fall Collegiate Sports to Spring 2021Ivy League Postpones Fall Collegiate Sports to Spring 2021
Ivy League Postpones Fall Collegiate Sports to Spring 2021
As we anticipate the return of so many pro sports, the college sports world is not looking great: it seems like a few sports won’t be coming back this year...or ever.
July 09, 2020
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