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Rafael Nadal retires after Spain’s quarter-final loss at the Davis Cup

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially retired yesterday following Spain’s quarter-final exit from the Davis Cup, marking the end of his career with a final pro match loss to world No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp.

November 20, 2024

Billie Jean King Cup finals offering $9.6M purse

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The World Cup of women’s tennis is underway in Spain, with 12 nations battling for the title and a slice of the groundbreaking $9.6M purse as the BJK Cup offers equal prize money to the Davis Cup Finals (the men’s tourney equivalent) for the third consecutive year.

November 13, 2024

World No. 3 Coco Gauff defeats No. 2 Iga Świątek, clinches semis berth at WTA Finals

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The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals (the last tournament of the WTA Tour) is underway, with two standout players already clinching their spot in the semis and a stacked doubleheader set for this morning. Now that’s a serve.

November 06, 2024

A US Open final weekend preview

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Honey Deuce season is almost over, but before it officially comes to an end, the US Open has three days of action — today’s men’s semis, tomorrow’s women’s final, and Sunday’s men’s final — on the docket. Two first-time US Open winners will be crowned by the weekend’s end.

September 06, 2024

Two Americans clinch US Open semis spots

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Blink and you’ll miss it — the US Open quarter-finals (QFs) are already halfway done. Here are a few of the major moments since our last newsletter and what to look forward to on the blue hard courts today.

September 04, 2024

Upsets abound in Round 1 of the US Open

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It’s still early in the tournament, but record-setting crowds are pouring in to watch week one of the US Open, where there’s already been shocking upsets and triumphant debuts on the famous blue hard courts of Queens, NY. Aces all around.

August 28, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024 U.S. Open

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Tennis’ final Grand Slam of the season — the US Open — swings into action from the Big Apple tomorrow. So today’s Scroll will serve up all the deets before the fun begins.

August 25, 2024

Sports News

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner tests positive for banned steroid, but avoids suspension

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August 21, 2024

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner received an anti-doping sanction yesterday for testing positive for a banned substance twice in March, news that came less than 24 hours after he won the Cincinnati Masters. A BFD, made even bigger by the looming US Open — let’s dig in.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #416

PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

November 28, 2024

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PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

Ready the Zamboni!

The PWHL’s sophomore season is just days away, so today’s episode is all about previewing the action before the puck drops on Season 2 on Saturday. From standout rookies to women’s hockey vets, the PWHL is dripping with talent, and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know.

Speaking of massive talent, stick around for part two, where El chats with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise, the first pick in the inaugural 2023 PWHL draft. Heise already has one league championship to her name and is itching to add to her trophy collection — in between featuring in EA Sports NHL 25, of course. Puck yeah.

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