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🎓🥎 Ain’t no hold ’em🎓🥎 Ain’t no hold ’em
Texas and Texas Tech to meet in Women’s College World Series final
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And then there were two. The best-of-three Women’s College World Series (WCWS) championship series begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET, featuring last year’s runner-up, No. 6 seed Texas, vs. No. 12 Texas Tech, fresh off a stunning upset of the sport’s greatest dynasty. Let’s tee it up.
June 04, 2025
🏀 Mirror, mirror on the wall🏀 Mirror, mirror on the wall
Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder clash in NBA Finals
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While one recently eliminated team makes headlines for a head-scratching coaching decision, the attention turns to the court, where the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are gearing up for a championship battle starting tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s hoop.
June 04, 2025
🍺 Beer and there🍺 Beer and there
The Sports Bra announces first franchise sites as women’s sports bars multiply across the country
Yesterday, Portland-based women’s sports bar The Sports Bra named the first four cities for its forthcoming expansion. Since opening in 2022, The Sports Bra has spurred a movement of independent women’s sports bars popping up across the U.S. and is now looking to become a multi-city franchise of its own.
June 04, 2025
📺 It’s (not) a small world📺 It’s (not) a small world
Disney+ acquires European rights for Women’s Champions League as streamers snatch up women’s sports
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Last week, Disney+ acquired the European rights for the Women’s Champions League through a five-year deal. The news is indicative of a wider trend of streaming interest in women’s sports, which offers both pros and cons for the women’s sports space.
June 02, 2025
🏀 Don’t stop believin’ (<s>Glee</s> Indiana Pacers version)🏀 Don’t stop believin’ (<s>Glee</s> Indiana Pacers version)
NBA storylines ahead of Finals showdown
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The NBA Finals are officially set: The Western Conference top seed Oklahoma City Thunder — armed with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — will take on the comeback king Indiana Pacers beginning Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for an official preview on the small-market series later this week, but until then, here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s Eastern Conference (EC) Finals finale.
June 02, 2025
🥎 Knocking it out of the park🥎 Knocking it out of the park
MLB invests in pro softball, Women’s College World Series opens with a bang
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Yesterday was like Christmas for softball fans, starting with the news that MLB will make a strategic investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) ahead of their debut season next week, followed by a high-octane opening day of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS). Let’s unpack all the latest.
May 30, 2025
⛳ The winds of change are blowing⛳ The winds of change are blowing
World No. 1 Nelly Korda swings to end winless streak at U.S. Women’s Open
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The U.S. Women’s Open — the second LPGA major of the season — is underway from Wisconsin’s gorgeous and notoriously challenging Erin Hills amid palpable buzz surrounding women’s golf. Excitement’s in the air — here’s what you need to know as the gals tear up the tee boxes.
May 30, 2025
🥎 Bases loaded🥎 Bases loaded
MLB investment in AUSL signals a new era in relations between men’s and women’s sports
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Yesterday, MLB announced a sizable strategic investment in Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), which hits off its inaugural season next week. It’s a major move to see MLB backing AUSL off the bat and represents a shift in how established men’s sports leagues are approaching startup women’s leagues.
May 30, 2025
📱 Putting a pin in it📱 Putting a pin in it
Pinterest stakes out space in growing sports lifestyle economy with NY Liberty partnership
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Yesterday, social media giant Pinterest announced its entry into the sports space with a groundbreaking, multiyear NY Liberty partnership. Driven by the rising popularity and influence of WNBA athletes, Pinterest has reimagined what sports sponsorship can look like with its multifaceted brand integration.
May 30, 2025
🏆 Hangin’ tough, stayin’ hungry🏆 Hangin’ tough, stayin’ hungry
Stanley Cup Final set as postseason action continues
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The Stanley Cup Final is officially set, while the quest for the NBA’s Larry O'Brien Trophy is still a three-horse race. Only the strong survive in the postseason.
May 30, 2025
🏒 What’s cooler than being cool?🏒 What’s cooler than being cool?
Minnesota Frost clinch second-straight Walter Cup, defeat Ottawa Charge 2–1 in Game 4
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The Minnesota Frost remain the only team to hoist the Walter Cup after defeating the Ottawa Charge 2–1 in overtime (OT) during Monday’s PWHL Finals Game 4, clinching the title for the second straight year. Ice cold. With another successful campaign in the books, here’s a look at the PWHL’s sophomore season by the numbers, featuring everything from postseason highlights to future-looking fun.
May 28, 2025
🎓🥎 This is the greatest show🎓🥎 This is the greatest show
Previewing the 2025 Women’s College World Series
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Merry Women’s College World Series (WCWS) eve to all who celebrate — the eight-team NCAA softball championship tournament begins from hallowed Oklahoma City with tomorrow’s four-game opening slate. Here’s everything you need to know before the first pitch is thrown.
May 28, 2025
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