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🏈 Trophy chasin’🏈 Trophy chasin’
The College Football Playoff (CFP) chase continues with four weeks left in the regular season
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After a weekend slate that included four upsets, it’s no surprise that the playoff picture’s all shaken up. The second College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the year were released last night, with some familiar faces holding onto their top spots, while others were left on the outside looking in.
November 13, 2024
🏀👶 Diaper dandies🏀👶 Diaper dandies
Freshman phenoms are taking over women’s and men’s college basketball
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In an era of fifth-year seniors, the youngsters are still making their mark on the college basketball landscape just over a week into the new season. Here are four freshmen to watch who are proving that age is just a number.
November 13, 2024
🏑 Three-peat incoming?🏑 Three-peat incoming?
The 16-team college field hockey tournament bracket is set, featuring UNC contending for their third straight title
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With a major conference tournament upset behind us, the postseason field is officially set. Eighteen teams will compete in the NCAA Field Hockey Championship, with four battling in today’s play-in games before the first round begins on Friday.
November 13, 2024
🏀 Working hard for the hardware🏀 Working hard for the hardware
The second annual NBA Cup tips off under new branding
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New name, same tourney — the rebranded NBA Cup (previously known as the In-Season Tournament) tipped off last night, ushering in the league’s second annual in-season competition, complete with even flashier courts and cash prizes to place a greater emphasis on early schedule games.
November 13, 2024
📖 What to expect when it comes to Title IX📖 What to expect when it comes to Title IX
How the U.S. election results will impact women’s sports and beyond
With a tense week behind us, we’re taking today’s Scroll to discuss how the U.S. election news will impact the sports world (and women’s sports in particular) before highlighting the long history of athlete activism.
November 10, 2024
🇺🇸 Carrying on🇺🇸 Carrying on
Election results may create catalyst for women’s sports sponsors to address inequity
This week’s election results confirm Donald Trump will serve a second presidential term, bolstered by a Republican majority in Congress. As discussed on the aforementioned episode of The GIST of It, these political changes can have adverse effects on women’s sports progress, meaning brands may have to step in to make up some of the difference.
November 08, 2024
⚽ Whistle while you work⚽ Whistle while you work
Expanded eight-team NWSL Playoffs kick off in Orlando, Florida
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The NWSL’s newly expanded eight-team playoffs is finally here, with quarter-final action kicking off tonight from Orlando. No time to waste — here’s what to expect from each match.
November 08, 2024
🚗 Maxin’ and relaxin’🚗 Maxin’ and relaxin’
Auto reseller CarMax enjoys benefits of dedicated WNBA, NWSL sponsorship
CarMax is scoring glowing reviews after its latest viral ad starring WNBA royalty — but the popularity boost is more than just good luck. CarMax CMO Sarah Lane chatted with The GIST this week to discuss how the brand’s dedicated women’s sports strategy over the past five years has paid off.
November 08, 2024
🏈 The tide is high 🏈 The tide is high
Week 11 college football matchups to watch
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With the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings coming out earlier this week, the stakes are that much higher on the gridiron. Here’s what you need to know heading into Week 11.
November 08, 2024
🎾 An optimal match?🎾 An optimal match?
WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia under scrutiny as long-term viability is considered
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The WTA Finals are well underway in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia serves as a first-time host. The tournament competition is heating up, but so is the controversy around holding it in the country, leaving questions about whether the move was truly worth it for the WTA and its partners.
November 06, 2024
An exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah HidalgoAn exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo
An exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo
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Notre Dame women’s basketball star and preseason All-American Hannah Hidalgo made waves last season thanks to her lockdown defense and 22.6 points per game on average.
November 06, 2024
🏀 Swish season🏀 Swish season
First top-25 women’s college basketball matchups of the season did not disappoint
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If Monday’s opening day slate of women’s college basketball games is any indication, we’re due for an absolutely wild season ahead.
November 06, 2024
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