Appreciate the love @edgeofsports.bsky.social π
26.02.2026 17:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Appreciate the love @edgeofsports.bsky.social π
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Destanee Aiava, the youngest female Pacific Islander to feature in a Grand Slam, was forced to retire at only the age of 25 due to a culture of "racism," "misogyny," and "homophobia."
"On court Iβve been called a βmonkeyβ and βtransgender.ββ
www.claytenis.com/interviews/e...
I was watching live when Holger Rune tore his Achilles. I was in the stadium when Ben Shelton blew out his shoulder. Both 22 and known for their physical fitness.
So why are these injuries happening more and more it seems like?
My latest for @thenation.com:
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
An antitrust lawsuit calls the professional tennis governing bodies βcartelsβ that exploit players and create an intentional lack of competitive alternatives. Can players hit back?'
https://bit.ly/3O8QWur
What Big Sport doesnβt want you to know
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Todayβs Tennis Black History month triviaπΎβπΎ:
Who was the last African American/Black man to make a Grand Slam final?
#BlackHistoryMonth #tennis
ππΊπΈ This week on Full Time -- it's a Lily Yohannes + @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social reunion interview!
Catching up on life after the commitment to the #USWNT, living in the moment, development, the Ajax title race & more.
Listen wherever you get your pods ‡οΈ
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
make sure to check out Takashi's article!! super interesting, detailed breakdown of the nwsl draft removal. honored to be included!
31.03.2025 20:03 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Very much appreciate the journalistic insight from @awestlake.bsky.social, @theolloydhughes.bsky.social, @edgeofsports.bsky.social for this one!
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"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldnβt have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.β
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSLβs first offseason without a draftβwhat the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
Our famed justice correspondent, Elie Mystal, finally has a newsletter of his own. Subscribe here for free, the first edition gets released Friday! www.thenation.com/elie/
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My latest for @hudsonriverblue.com! Always a privilege to cover Brooklyn FC and the historic inaugural season they've been having so far.
More on their first match of 2025 below:
Featuring:
@andrewkleigh.bsky.social
@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social
@markradigan.bsky.social
@raf.bsky.social
@takashiversace.bsky.social @matthewmangam.bsky.social
I am extremely grateful for this opportunity! I am very excited to have landed at MassLive Sports for the summer and can not wait for all the work and experiences I will have up in Massachusetts.
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π¨New kit drop alertπ¨
How are the NYC fandom feeling? We had some opinions over @hudsonriverblue.comβ¦π
This means a lot coming from a journalist of @theolloydhughes.bsky.social standing. Preciate the love and glad you enjoyed the piece!
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All good! Such a quality player too, sad to see her leaveβ¦
12.02.2025 00:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The last name switch got meβ¦so right
11.02.2025 23:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0One of the most exciting players to watch out for this upcoming NWSL season! I am so grateful I was able to talk with her and canβt wait to see what she accomplishes on the pitch this yearπ€
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BrasΓlia to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon dβOr FΓ©minin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
Three former Gotham players that left this offseason have been named to the USWNT roster for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup:
-Crystal Dunn(PSG)
-Jenna Nighswonger(Arsenal)
-Yazmeen Ryan(Houston Dash)
Only two current Goths have been called up this time around..π
Big news for Gotham FC fans!!
On Wednesday morning, the club announced:
"The following statement was released Wednesday by Midge Purce in response to questions about her future with Gotham FC:
'Iβm back.'"
More on the contract and what to expect below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-...
The man(20-year old)that silenced TQL Stadium a few months ago is prepping for his third MLS season. Were Mitja IleniΔβs playoff heroics enough to take homegrown talent Trayvon Grayβs spot in the starting 11 though?
More below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-yor...
Up next in our @newyorkcityfc.com Player Previews: Mitja IleniΔ
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
Finally, some good news for Gotham this offseason: Midge Purce will be back after signing an extension through 2025:
05.02.2025 15:14 β π 11 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0One of my favorites on the team and a neighborhood hero! Go check out what @matthewmangam.bsky.social has to write about Gray for this upcoming seasonπ€
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Type of stuff you see at the store when you just got a check and trying to spend money responsiblyβ¦
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The Gotham FC exodus picks up steam with Crystal Dunn to PSG made official
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the Transfer Tracker update:
No literally dude π lawyer off temu type of defenseβ¦
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Off this alone, bro is cooked.
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