The GIST sits down with 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters
The GIST sits down with 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters
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The GIST recently chatted with 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters about how her Spectacular start led to glory, gold, and her “proudest moments with The Hartford.”
December 08, 2023
Sportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletes
Sportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletes
Aside from one trend — tennis has a clear advantage — the data showed how a Grand Slam victory can kickstart sponsorships, why Eileen Gu is the perfect model for luxury brands, and how USWNT stars can succeed under a constant spotlight.
December 08, 2023
The Soccer Tournament is expanding to feature men's and women's teams next year
The Soccer Tournament is expanding to feature men's and women's teams next year
The 2024 event will feature men’s and women’s teams competing for separate $1M prizes, making this the highest-stakes women’s pro soccer event in the world. Goals.
December 06, 2023
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
This weekend, the LPGA and PGA Tour will field a long-awaited crossover at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational, the first mixed-team event of its kind.
December 06, 2023
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
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold for the first time next year, proving that investing in women athletes is the New Year’s resolution.
December 01, 2023
Football Australia is taking the next steps to grow the sport Down Under
Football Australia is taking the next steps to grow the sport Down Under
December 01, 2023
Now, Football Australia is making sure women’s footy takes the next step Down Under.
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 The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up
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The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up

December 07, 2023

Happy tiny Friday!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start on the international women’s soccer pitch, where the drama has been kicking as two of the world’s Top 4 teams failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics over the last week.

Then after the break, the gals swing through the shiny new Grant Thornton Invitational golf tournament, a first-of-its-kind mixed tourney that pairs LPGA and PGA stars together. Stick with El and Steph for everything you need to know on and off the links before the competition tees off tomorrow.

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The WTA is looking to grow by installing new leadership at WTA Ventures
The WTA is looking to grow by installing new leadership at WTA Ventures
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The WTA has faced recent criticism for not supporting its athletes, culminating in a turbulent WTA Finals in Cancun earlier this month.
November 29, 2023
The second-tier Women’s Championship confirms interest in being part of NewCo
The second-tier Women’s Championship confirms interest in being part of NewCo
The second-tier Women’s Championship (WC) initially rejected NewCo’s proposed governance and funding structure, but then abruptly struck a new deal.
November 27, 2023
Women's sports are on the rise thanks to increased media access and sponsorship opportunities
Women's sports are on the rise thanks to increased media access and sponsorship opportunities
To see how general sports fans feel about the growth of the women’s game, Aggregate Sports recently surveyed 1K adults about how the times are a-changin’.
November 22, 2023
The details behind Candace Parker's new ESPN documentary
The details behind Candace Parker's new ESPN documentary
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While ESPN has been a leader for live WNBA coverage, only 4% of its famed 30 for 30 documentary series focuses on women athletes.
November 22, 2023
Gotham FC will host a fan-focused celebration after call out by media, fans, and players
Gotham FC will host a fan-focused celebration after call out by media, fans, and players
But once the confetti settled, Gotham supporters and players were left wondering if they’d get their fairytale ending: a fan-focused celebration like other pro franchises.
November 20, 2023