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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

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

It's time to crown Australian Open champions

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

January 26, 2024

Coco Gauff is through to her first-ever Austalian Open semi

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The women’s and men’s semifinals are officially set Down Under, highlighted by two defending champs eager to retain their crown.

January 24, 2024

World No. 4 Coco Gauff cruises into the Australian Open quarter-finals

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The Grand Slam Down Under enters its second week in Melbourne, with courtside vibes and IRL visitors hitting all-time highs as the quarter-finals begin.

January 22, 2024

2024 Australian Open preview

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The Australian Open — tennis’ first Grand Slam of the year — began in Melbourne last night, so today, we’re serving up all you need to know as the tourney continues.

January 14, 2024

This year's Billie Jean King Cup has a record-setting $9.6M purse

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That sum is equal to what’s on the line at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals, the male-equivalent tournament.

November 08, 2023

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Coco Gauff wins her first-ever US Open title

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September 11, 2023

It was a historic weekend on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows, as No. 6 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Novak Djokovic were crowned US Open champions, their respective first and record-setting 24th Grand Slam victories.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #364

A PWHL playoff preview, the WNBA’s growing pains & an interview with LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink

May 07, 2024

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A PWHL playoff preview, the WNBA’s growing pains & an interview with LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink

Happy First Tuesday in May!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is downright hoop-tastic, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go all in on the WNBA. First, the gals dive into the preseason problems plaguing the league, specifically broadcasting issues that resulted in a fan live streaming a preseason Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx game for 2M (!!!) viewers. Thankfully, the W is already making adjustments with their biggest season ever scheduled to tip off in exactly one week.

Then get ready for a sweet treat in part two, as El sits down with WNBA rookie Cameron Brink to discuss her partnership with New Balance as well as her transition from a dominant collegiate career at Stanford to the new kid on the block with the LA Sparks.

Big shout out to Aflac for supporting 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.