2023 Solheim Cup preview
2023 Solheim Cup preview
The Solheim Cup — one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys — is officially underway in Spain, with Team USA and Team Europe swinging for glory in this unique team competition.
September 22, 2023
What's happening on the links at the NCAA's fall golf season?
What's happening on the links at the NCAA's fall golf season?
Although technically a spring sport, the first half of golf’s split season is already two weeks in, so check out our Summer School explainer to catch up on your course work, then let’s hit the links.
September 20, 2023
The LGPA's AIG Women’s Open swings into action tomorrow
The LGPA's AIG Women’s Open swings into action tomorrow
And then there was one. The AIG Women’s Open — the LPGA’s fifth and final major of the season — swings into action tomorrow, hosted at the Walton Heath Golf Club in England. Fancy a spot of tee?
August 09, 2023
The Amundi Evian Championship is underway
The Amundi Evian Championship is underway
The fourth of five annual LPGA majors is underway across the pond: The Amundi Evian Championship, held, as always, at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France.
July 28, 2023
A 2023 British Open preview
A 2023 British Open preview
The final men’s golf major of the season tees off tomorrow from the links at Royal Liverpool, with a $16.5M purse and the Claret Jug — golf’s most coveted trophy — on the line.
July 19, 2023
An update from the 2023 U.S. Women's Open
An update from the 2023 U.S. Women's Open
With the first round in the (golf)bag, China’s Lin Xiyu and South Korea’s Kim Hyo-joo sit atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Women’s Open, the first LPGA major ever held at the iconic Pebble Beach course.
July 07, 2023
More sponsorship deals for the LPGA
More sponsorship deals for the LPGA
July 07, 2023
According to a report released by SponsorUnited yesterday, the LPGA has exponentially grown its brand investments in recent years, while offering major ROI to sponsors.
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Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
Ep #306

Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy

September 26, 2023

Happy Fall!

It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports.

So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first chat about the Afghan women’s national volleyball team, who compete in defiance of the country’s Taliban rule and are currently speaking out about dismal training conditions at the Asian Games. 

Then after the break, the gals give flowers to a women’s soccer and activist GOAT: the USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe, who hung up her international boots over the weekend, leaving both a massive hole in the team and an even bigger off-pitch legacy. And while no one can truly fill her cleats, El and Steph kick around a few thoughts about the future of the USWNT. LFG.


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Yin Ruoning wins first career major at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Yin Ruoning wins first career major at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
China’s 20-year-old Yin Ruoning won her first career major at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship yesterday, making her the 15th different tourney champion in the last two seasons.
June 26, 2023
Callaway and KPMG increase financial support at PGA Women's Championship
Callaway and KPMG increase financial support at PGA Women's Championship
Callaway and KPMG are increasing their presence and financial obligations at this weekend’s PGA Women’s Championship, showcasing their intent to improve the women’s golf experience for fans and players alike.
June 23, 2023
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship preview
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship preview
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship — the second of five LPGA majors — tees off tomorrow from Springfield, NJ, with 19 of the top 20 players in the world, plus one wunderkind rookie, and a $9M purse on the line.
June 21, 2023
The LPGA partners with GameKast to boost the financial potential of the Epson Tour
The LPGA partners with GameKast to boost the financial potential of the Epson Tour
After going years without broadcasts, the LPGA qualifying competition partnered with GameKast yesterday to boost the financial potential of the Epson Tour and fellow feeder leagues.
June 16, 2023
Tensions rise ahead of tomorrow's third PGA major of the year
Tensions rise ahead of tomorrow's third PGA major of the year
The PGA’s third major of the year tees off tomorrow with betrayal as the backdrop after last week’s bombshell news that the PGA Tour intends to merge with rival LIV Golf, a deal that’s come under continued scrutiny.
June 14, 2023