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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 1h

As the @wtatour.bsky.social season hits the stretch run, who is in position to win and what is at stake? Our @joeydillon.bsky.social explains it all in the latest Tennis Tuesday #WTA www.theixsports.com/features/202...

The WTA Race to Riyadh stretch run, explained - The IX Sports

The WTA Race to Riyadh stretch run, explained by our Joey Dillon in the latest edition of Tennis Tuesday at The IX Sports.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 19h

It seems like every day, Temwa Chawinga is breaking records, both for the Kansas City Current and for herself.

That's why, in the latest Soccer Monday, @anniempeterson.bsky.social argues that she should be named NWSL MVP:

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There is no other choice — Temwa Chawinga must be the MVP - The IX Sports

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Oct. 13, 2025

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 3d

For the latest Gymnastics Saturday, Lela Moore dives into a recent case of geopolitics affecting sports:

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 4d

In this week's edition of Hockey Friday, LJ Bachenheimer from @theicegarden.bsky.social highlights women's hockey players who have competed in men's leagues.

Standout women's hockey players who played in men's leagues - The IX Sports

This week's edition of Hockey Friday includes a lesson on women's hockey history and the stories of several women who played with men.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 5d

The 2025 Epson Tour season has come to an end.

Here are the 15 grads in the Epson Tour Class of 2025 that were decided after the conclusion of the Tour Championship.

2025 Epson Tour graduates — Youmin Hwang wins in Hawaii - The IX Sports

This week in golf, get acquainted with the Epson Tour Class of 2025. Also, hear from Youmin Hwang after her win at the LOTTE Championship.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 6d

Our @classicjpow.bsky.social checks in live from the #WNBA Finals with a breakdown of exactly how hiring of WNBA coaches is changing, and what it all means. Plus: hear from DeWanna Bonner and Satou Sabally ahead of Game 3! www.theixsports.com/basketball/w...

Breaking down the 'gentrification' of WNBA head coaches - The IX Sports

Breaking down the 'gentrification' of WNBA head coaches — Hear from DeWanna Bonner, Satou Sabally all in Basketball Wednesday.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 6d

Beginning with the 2026-27 season, the Big West will lose three member schools in UC San Diego, Hawaii and UC Davis. Cal Baptist, Utah Valley and Sacramento State will take their place.

But for now, it'll remain the same. Here's an in-depth look at each team:

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 7d

2025 is quickly becoming the year of Amanda Anisimova. Our @joeydillon.bsky.social breaks down how it is happening here in Tennis Tuesday! #WTA www.theixsports.com/features/ani...

How Amanda Anisimova is putting the tennis world on notice - The IX Sports

Joey Dillon discusses Amanda Anisimova's big win at the WTA 1000 China Open and shares the biggest women's tennis news of the week.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 8d

Quite a week for Portland, from @anniempeterson.bsky.social

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Soccer Monday: Sinclair gets her flowers, Liv gets her brace - The IX Sports

Saturday night at Providence Park symbolized the thread between Portland eras. On one end was Christine Sinclair, her name forever enshrined,

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 10d

The United States has selected its team for the world championships in Jakarta. In this week's Gymnastics Saturday, find out who made the cut and how from @runlelarun.bsky.social.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 11d

The PWHL schedule just dropped, and for Hockey Friday, the Ice Garden previews five games you definitely won't want to miss:

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Five PWHL games to circle on your calendar this season - The IX Sports

The PWHL dropped its full schedule for the upcoming season, and the Ice Garden highlights the games not to be missed.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 11d

We've got a fun one from Marin Dremmock for Golf Thursday!

The 2025 LOTTE Championship is already underway, but she shares thoughts about the field and what it means to golfers like Allisen Corpuz to play in Hawaii.

LPGA heads to Hawaii for the 2025 LOTTE Championship - The IX Sports

Welcome back to Golf Thursday! This week, get ready for the 2025 LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

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The Ice Garden @theicegarden.bsky.social · 13d

The PWHL's third season kicks off on Friday, November 21, as the league released its schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday morning. www.theicegarden.com/pwhl-release...

2025-26 PWHL Schedule

The PWHL's third season kicks off on Friday, November 21, as the league released its schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday morning.

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · 13d

My latest @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBA

The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 13d

It was such a significant day in the #WNBA, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social filed Basketball Wednesday a day early! On Napheesa Collier's comments, along with exclusive reporting on how we got to this point www.theixsports.com/features/how...

How WNBA reached a crisis point — Hear Napheesa Collier - The IX Sports

How WNBA reached a crisis point — Hear Napheesa Collier's statement in full all in the latest Basketball Wednesday.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 13d

It was such a significant day in the #WNBA, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social filed Basketball Wednesday a day early! On Napheesa Collier's comments, along with exclusive reporting on how we got to this point www.theixsports.com/features/how...

How WNBA reached a crisis point — Hear Napheesa Collier - The IX Sports

How WNBA reached a crisis point — Hear Napheesa Collier's statement in full all in the latest Basketball Wednesday.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 13d

The IX is sending a squad to the @shoot360 x Ballislife $20K Global Shooting League, and we’re covering the $500 entry fee for the selected team!

All you have to do: email [email protected] with your teammates’ names + your Shoot 360 location by this Friday, October 3.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 14d

The college tennis season is here, and there's a lot to know! Fortunately, our @joeydillon.bsky.social is here to get you ready for it all www.theixsports.com/features/wha...

What to know about this season in college tennis - The IX Sports

The college tennis season is here, and our Joey Dillon brings you the history, context and key players to watch.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 15d

For the latest Soccer Monday, @anniempeterson.bsky.social writes about Kansas City's dominance, Orlando's breakthrough at the right moment, and more details on the NWSL playoff race:

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Hurtling toward the NWSL playoffs, Orlando breaks through - The IX Sports

In the latest Soccer Monday, Annie Peterson describes Kansas City's dominance, Orlando's success at the right time, and more.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 17d

Catch up on the latest gymnastics news in this week's edition of Gymnastics Saturday.

News of Kerri Strug biopic generates concern

The IX: Gymnastics Saturday with Lela Moore, Saturday, Sept. 27

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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · 18d

Students, applications are now open for the 2026 Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship to attend the upcoming SABR analytics Conference in Arizona and more: sabr.org/latest/apply... @slangsonsports.bsky.social

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 19d

Good morning! The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship was shortened due to rain. The effects of that will reverberate, our Marin Dremock writes. #LPGA www.theixsports.com/features/rai...

How Walmart NW Arkansas Championship impacts CME Globe - The IX Sports

The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship was rained out. Hear a bit about this and from Stacy Lewis in this edition of Golf Thursday.

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Jackie Powell @classicjpow.bsky.social · 19d

"But if the standard is championship or bust, as the great Alexa Philippou reported? Ask George Steinbrenner how that worked out for the Yankees and their many managers."

Areat point here via @howardmegdal.bsky.social. NYL wants to be a #WNBA dynasty, but is this decision the way to get there?

The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 19d

The New York Liberty took a huge risk by firing Sandy Brondello, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social writes in Basketball Wednesday. On why it happened and what the stakes are for her successor #WNBA www.theixsports.com/features/the...

The Sandy Brondello risk for the New York Liberty - The IX Sports

The Sandy Brondello risk for the New York Liberty leads off Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal at The IX Daily.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 19d

The New York Liberty took a huge risk by firing Sandy Brondello, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social writes in Basketball Wednesday. On why it happened and what the stakes are for her successor #WNBA www.theixsports.com/features/the...

The Sandy Brondello risk for the New York Liberty - The IX Sports

The Sandy Brondello risk for the New York Liberty leads off Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal at The IX Daily.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 21d

The Italian flag flew high this past Sunday as the red, white and green successfully defended their Billie Jean King Cup title with a commanding 2-0 victory over the United States. Check out all the details in this week's Tennis Tuesday newsletter.

Italy reigns supreme at 2025 Billie Jean King Cup - The IX Sports

Joey Dillon recaps Italy's continued dominance at the Billie Jean King Cup and shares the biggest women's tennis news of the week.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 22d

From @anniempeterson.bsky.social, Soccer Monday goes over NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman's remarks this week.

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Soccer Monday: Jessica Berman addresses the state of the NWSL - The IX Sports

This is a bit of an unusual edition of Soccer Monday. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to the media following the league's Board of Governors.

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