⚽ Ballin’ out
Mallory Swanson signs highest paying contract in NWSL history
Less than one year after a knee injury sidelined her for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson inked the largest and highest-paying contract in NWSL history yesterday, a $2M, five-year deal.
January 17, 2024
🤸 Hit the floor
Who's moving up and down the women's gymnastics rankings
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Their Top 25 is especially volatile because rankings correlate with average meet scores, not subjective committee votes, like the AP’s.
January 17, 2024
🏀 Havoc on the hardwood
South Carolina women remain atop the rankings while Gonzaga men fall
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Last week’s mayhem made Monday’s Top 25 lists nearly unrecognizable from the previous polls — and they don’t even account for the four upsets that went down on the men’s court last night.
January 17, 2024
🎾 A royal court
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pursues right to the Billie Jean King Cup
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This adds to Saudi Arabia’s ongoing interest in women’s tennis tournaments like the 2023 and 2024 WTA Finals.
January 17, 2024
🏟️ Current affairs
The Kansas City Current locks down numerous sponsorships ahead of brand new stadium opening
Last October, Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) became the naming sponsor for the KC Current’s new stadium, the first built solely for a women’s pro sports team.
January 17, 2024
2024 Australian Open preview
2024 Australian Open preview
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The Australian Open — tennis’ first Grand Slam of the year — began in Melbourne last night, so today, we’re serving up all you need to know as the tourney continues.
January 14, 2024
The road to Super Bowl LVIII
The road to Super Bowl LVIII
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Today’s special edition has everything you need to know about the NFL postseason, including the path to Super Bowl LVIII, the players and teams to watch, and more.
January 13, 2024
🏈 This GOAT wears khakis
Alabama head coach Nick Saban retires after a legendary 28-year career
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Alabama HC Nick Saban — arguably the greatest college football coach ever — has officially retired, marking yet another massive change in the sport’s landscape.
January 12, 2024
🏀 This madness can’t wait
More upsets in men's and women's NCAA basketball
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Before we dive deeper into Bama’s bombshell gridiron news, there’s chaos to discuss on the hardwood, where six ranked men’s teams suffered upsets…since our last newsletter just 48 hours ago.
January 12, 2024
🎾 Serving game
Fitness company Kyanee signs tennis star Ons Jabeur as its global brand ambassador
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After several major plays to host international tennis events, including the WTA Finals, Saudi Arabia had a quiet December for women’s sports moves.
January 12, 2024
🏈 The line it is drawn
The end of the road for three legendary football head coaches
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The last 48 hours brought stunning job status updates for not one, not two, but three legendary football head coaches (HC).
January 12, 2024