Basketball

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A’ja Wilson–led Las Vegas Aces stay hot with two weeks left in the regular season

The WNBA standings are like reality TV, but with layups. Aside from the Minnesota Lynx, who’ll likely lock in the No. 1 spot this week, nearly every postseason position is up for grabs — and there are only two weeks left in the regular season. The drama.

August 27, 2025

Nailcare brand Orly’s VP Tal Pink shares insights on the brand’s LA Sparks partnership

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This week, nailcare brand Orly celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching its first-ever sports partnership with the LA Sparks. As nailcare brands begin tapping on women’s sports, we enjoyed an in-depth conversation with Orly about how consumer trends and its LA roots led to this partnership.

August 22, 2025

WNBA breaks attendance record amid epic season

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More than 2.5M fans (and counting) have packed WNBA arenas this year, making 2025 the most-attended season in league history. Amazing what can happen when folks have access to world-class hoops — here’s the latest from the ever-captivating hardwood.

August 22, 2025

Connecticut Sun reportedly exploring multiple options for sale

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The struggling Connecticut Sun, who will officially miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, aren’t just contending with on-court troubles — the saga surrounding the team’s potential sale is just getting started. Let’s break down yesterday’s fascinating ESPN report.

August 20, 2025

Durable Minnesota Lynx continue to set the pace as league-wide injuries mount

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Step aside crab fishermen — the most difficult job in the world isn’t on the high seas; it’s in WNBA arenas across the country, where team medical staff are dealing with a barrage of injuries. Here’s the latest from the league’s injury report.

August 20, 2025

The buzziest headlines from a jam-packed weekend of WNBA action

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Whether it was the league’s first-ever statue unveiling or an expansion logo tattoo, the W movers and shakers are celebrating the past and future. Now, let’s lock in on the present.

August 18, 2025

The highs and lows of the WNBA’s rapid growth

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Tonight’s WNBA Canada game was set to be a victory lap, celebrating the league’s growth and Toronto as its first Canadian expansion city. But some on- and off-court drama is crashing the party before the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, demonstrating the challenges of a rapid rise to the mainstream.

August 15, 2025

Sports Business

WNBA reportedly prefers Houston over bids to keep Connecticut Sun in New England

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August 15, 2025

This week, Front Office Sports (FOS) shared updates on the ongoing saga surrounding the sale of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. In early August, weeks after Steve Pagliuca pledged a record $325M to bring the Sun to Boston, FOS reported the Mohegan Tribe approved the deal, but the W never did.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #490

Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks

September 04, 2025

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Hut hut, here we go!

It’s officially NFL season, GISTer — and we’re going all in on The GIST of It. Before tonight’s kickoff, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the league’s top contenders, from the defending champs to a team we know, ahem, all too well. It really is the greatest time of year.