Tennis

Emma Raducanu leaves Nike for Uniqlo as smaller brands provide unique opportunities for tennis players

This week, British tennis star Emma Raducanu left Nike to ink a multiyear deal with Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo, following in the footsteps of heavy-hitters like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The move illustrates how athletes and smaller brands have more leverage than ever when it comes to sports apparel giants. Let’s dive in.

February 26, 2026

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

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While you were almost certainly sleeping, tennis history was made in Melbourne during this weekend’s Australian Open finals. Here’s what you missed on Glee the signature blue hard courts of Rod Laver Arena.

February 02, 2026

How Naomi Osaka’s legacy off the court rivals her accomplishments on it

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The intrigue surrounding Naomi Osaka goes far beyond tennis. Born to a Japanese mom and Haitian-American dad, Osaka trained diligently to become one of American tennis’ top stars.

January 31, 2026

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

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With very few surprises along the way, the star-studded Australian Open finals are finally set, with the women’s title match tomorrow at 3:30 a.m. ET and the men’s Sunday at the same time. Stock up on coffee and read on for what to expect at Rod Laver Arena.

January 30, 2026

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

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The only thing hotter than the temps Down Under is the on-court action — the Australian Open semis are officially set, complete with lots of chalk and a handful of surprises.

January 27, 2026

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

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The Australian Open, the 100th tennis Grand Slam of the 21st century, begins Down Under on Sunday, aka tomorrow on this side of the world. With the tourney’s largest-ever prize pool (a cool $74.9M) up for grabs, here are the men’s and women’s players to know.

January 16, 2026

Mercedes-Benz announces game-changing WTA partnership to close pay gaps

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December 11, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

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Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

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September 08, 2025

In the face of one presidential distraction, this weekend belonged to the US Open stars, with repeat winners crowned in the grand finale at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #543

Unpacking the drama of the Connecticut Sun sale

March 31, 2026

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Unpacking the drama of the Connecticut Sun sale

It’s official.

The historic Houston Comets are back in the WNBA — but the news came with a heaping dose of drama. Instead of awarding Houston a 2027 expansion team, the WNBA is relocating the Connecticut Sun to Houston, where they’ll be rebranded as the Comets, an original (and very successful) W franchise. Needless to say, while some folks are thrilled to see a great WNBA team rise from the dead, others (namely fans of the Connecticut Sun) aren’t exactly pleased. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula provide crucial context on the historic sale and share their thoughts on the W’s latest move.