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🎾 The fight to freeze🎾 The fight to freeze
WTA announces rankings protections for players that undergo fertility treatments
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On Wednesday, the WTA announced it will protect the rankings of players who take time away to pursue fertility treatments like egg or embryo freezing. It’s the latest move from a pro sports organization to formally accommodate athletes’ family planning, demonstrating new ways to compassionately address the unique challenges women athletes face.
June 13, 2025
🏀 Once upon a time🏀 Once upon a time
Underdog Indiana Pacers take 2-1 series lead in NBA Finals
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No, it’s not A Cinderella Story; it’s the Indiana Pacers — complete with their fairy godmother good luck charm, Caitlin Clark. Not only is Indy undefeated in the playoffs when the WNBA star’s in attendance, but they’re also only two wins away from their first-ever NBA title.
June 13, 2025
🏀 We’re all in this together🏀 We’re all in this together
Historically male-dominated hoops spaces are becoming more women-forward
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You already know that women’s basketball is booming — according to a recent report from Global Sports Properties, the WNBA saw a 322% increase in global online searches last year. However, the sport’s impact extends beyond the pro court: The male-dominated spaces long associated with hoops are becoming more women-forward…and it’s about time.
June 11, 2025
🏀 Heat check🏀 Heat check
A WNBA update: What’s hot and what’s not
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We’re not US Weekly, but we are about to spill the tea on what’s hot and what’s not in the WNBA. On-court action and off-court chatter? You came to the right place.
June 11, 2025
🏆 Rest and repeat🏆 Rest and repeat
NBA Finals all tied up heading into Game 3, while Florida Panthers surge to 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final
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Even championship contenders need a break. Both the NBA and NHL playoff action took last night to reset, but the quest to hoist the hardware continues tonight. Let’s discuss.
June 11, 2025
⛳ Green, green grass⛳ Green, green grass
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the favorite heading into the U.S. Open
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The 125th U.S. Open — the third PGA Tour major of the year — begins at Pittsburgh’s notoriously difficult Oakmont Country Club tomorrow, teeing up a tremendous test for the best golfers in the game. Before the fellas hit the fairway, here are the top storylines to watch.
June 11, 2025
👟 Meet Anna Hall👟 Meet Anna Hall
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews and Anna Hall
June 10, 2025
🏀 All the way up🏀 All the way up
WNBA valuations skyrocket in Forbes’ latest evaluation
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According to Forbes, WNBA teams are valued at a league-high average of $272M, a monstrous 183% increase from the estimated average valuation in 2024. It’s all about supply and demand (and a little dash of optimism).
June 09, 2025
🏒 Time to fly🏒 Time to fly
A recap of the PWHL’s second season by the numbers
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Just like the PWHL’s inaugural season, the league’s sophomore campaign was chock-full of successes — on and off the ice. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers.
June 09, 2025
🏫 Pay ’em what you owe ’em🏫 Pay ’em what you owe ’em
Final approval of House v. NCAA settlement agreement will reshape college sports
Last Friday, the $2.8B lawsuit settlement that will remake the business of college sports, House v. NCAA, was officially approved. This will usher in a new era where athletic departments can share up to about $20.5M of revenue per year directly with student-athletes via name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.
June 09, 2025
🎾 First is the worst, second is the best🎾 First is the worst, second is the best
Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz rally to win French Open titles
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For the first time since 1984, the world No. 1 and No. 2 women’s and men’s tennis players reached the Roland-Garros final — and in both cases, the second-ranked athlete prevailed. Here’s how it all went down in Paris.
June 09, 2025
🏒 Keep growing, keep going🏒 Keep growing, keep going
Everything you need to know before the PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft
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The PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft is tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET, when the league’s two new squads — Seattle and Vancouver — will continue to fill out their rosters ahead of their upcoming debuts. Spring truly is the season of change.
June 09, 2025
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