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LOVB enters unique multiyear partnership with smart gym company Tonal
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League One Volleyball (LOVB) and home gym system Tonal have partnered to offer volleyball-centric workout programs and a unique family-focused program. The pro women’s volleyball league won’t launch until November, but it secured Tonal’s first league partnership.
February 09, 2024
University of Oregon female athletes file class action sex discrimination lawsuit against their school
University of Oregon female athletes file class action sex discrimination lawsuit against their school
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The plaintiffs are claiming the university’s distribution of NIL resources between male and female athletes is unequal, and a potential Title IX violation.
December 04, 2023
League One Volleyball raised $35M in Series B funding
League One Volleyball raised $35M in Series B funding
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The brand recently raised $35M in Series B funding, reflecting a popular trend of celebrity investment in women's sports and capitalizing on a sport that is seeing massive growth at the youth level.
September 29, 2023
Who will take the crown in NCAA men's volleyball?
Who will take the crown in NCAA men's volleyball?
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With just three days until spring’s first national champs are crowned, sit back, relax, and catch up on the court(room) drama while these dudes snag some serious air.
May 03, 2023
Pro Volleyball Federation, third pro women's indoor volleyball league, to launch in 2024
Pro Volleyball Federation, third pro women's indoor volleyball league, to launch in 2024
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November 18, 2022
The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) launched in the U.S. yesterday, and will be the country’s third pro women’s league when play begins in 2024.
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NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview
Ep #349

NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview

March 14, 2024

Happy Pi Day!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices from a stacked sports weekend ahead.

First up, the gals preview what’s bound to be a massive NWSL season before the new campaign kicks off on Friday. From a new media rights deal, to new expansion teams entering the fold, to star players rocking new jerseys, there’s a lot to unpack on the pitch.

Then for part two, El and Steph are hooping it up ahead of Selection Sunday on March 17th. The women’s and men’s March Madness brackets drop on St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s no luck needed here with these two as your guides to the college game.

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Athletes Unlimited is promoting volleyball growth with new ESPN broadcast deal and exhibition tour
Athletes Unlimited is promoting volleyball growth with new ESPN broadcast deal and exhibition tour
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Athletes Unlimited (AU) served up not one, but two exciting volleyball announcements yesterday.
November 16, 2022