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Microsoft renews its partnership with the Billie Jean King Cup

On Thursday, the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup extended its partnership with Microsoft through 2026. It focuses on developing tech solutions for the women’s national team tennis tournament by utilizing the Azure cloud platform, allowing Microsoft to flex its computing muscles in women’s sports amid explosive sector growth.

May 06, 2024

Saudi Arabia selected as WTA Finals host through 2026

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It turns out all the rumors are true. After much deliberation, the WTA Finals will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2024 to 2026. Despite human rights concerns from women’s tennis athletes and journalists, the WTA ultimately followed the money.

April 05, 2024

Saudi Arabia reportedly makes push to merge ATP, WTA with proposed PIF Tour

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According to The Telegraph, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) wants to merge the WTA and ATP tennis tours with a limited-time, $2B offer that expires in 90 days. The rebranded PIF Tour would reportedly replace the proposed Premium Tour, a joint WTA–ATP circuit that’s been in development since January.

March 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia reportedly offers $2B to unite the WTA and ATP Tours

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New attempt at sportswashing just dropped: Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to invest $2B to unite the WTA and ATP Tours, the latest effort by the oil-rich country to steer attention away from their atrocious human rights record through sport.

March 15, 2024

A proposed WTA-ATP merger is picking up steam

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The women’s tour is particularly receptive to the concept, which would produce a new “Premium Tour” to exist alongside the Grand Slams — and offer women athletes equal pay.

January 31, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win at the Australian Open

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One epic fortnight Down Under later, a defending champ retained their Australian Open crown, while a rising star clinched their first-ever Grand Slam title.

January 29, 2024

Sports News

It's time to crown Australian Open champions

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January 26, 2024

After two weeks of shocking upsets and sheer domination Down Under, it’s time to crown the first Grand Slam champions of the year.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #366

A WNBA season preview

May 14, 2024

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Merry WNBA season start!

It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips off tonight. From the league’s off-court moves to the teams and players to keep an eye on, El and Steph are here to help you prepare for the most anticipated W season…ever.

Thank you to Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.