Kathleen Gier

I can’t wait to read this, ESPECIALLY the part where Mike made Joe play and watch pickleball.

a small white dog wearing a blue collar is sitting in a car Alt: a small white dog wearing a blue collar driving a car

KC friends, we’ve got another kiddo looking for a car. Please let me know if you have any leads! It’s a rough market out there.

We're reaching a generation where NWSL front offices forgot about FURT and now we have EMPOW in 2026

How Alex Klein, former Bryant basketball star, switched to bobsled - The IX Basketball Athletes often come to bobsled from track and field or football. But Alex Klein came from basketball — and nearly made the 2026 Olympics.

With the #Olympics starting this week, one athlete I'm thinking about is Alex Klein. Klein nearly made these Olympics after pivoting from basketball to bobsled. But she ultimately retired for reasons out of her control.

Read about her path @theixsports.bsky.social:

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Alexander Zverev domestic abuse charges: What to know As Alexander Zverev plays in the French Open, his domestic abuse trial began on Friday. Here's what to know about the case.

#TeamAlcaraz

The IX Sports Podcast: Trinity Rodman signs, starts and scores - The IX Sports Trinity Rodman is back with the Washington Spirit and back on the field for the USWNT. Hear all about it in today's The IX Sports Podcast.

It's Trinity Rodman's world, and we're just living in it.

Today's episode of The IX Sports Podcast with @kgier.bsky.social is all about Rodman, her new deal and her return with the USWNT.

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International talent turn Washington Spirit into top NWSL contender - The IX Sports The Washington Spirit announced a stunning investment in Paraguayan star Claudia Martínez, highlighting their increasingly global roster.

The signing of Claudia Martínez, the first Paraguayan player in NWSL history, highlights the Washington Spirit's increasingly global roster.

@kgier.bsky.social spoke to Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi, Gabby Carle, and more about their team's embrace of international talent:

It’s not safe to come play in the World Cup, let alone everyday professional sports.

Sam Coffey leaves for Europe, USWNT prepares for camp - The IX Sports Host Kathleen Gier discusses Portland Thorns FC midfielder Sam Coffey joining Manchester City, an upcoming USWNT camp, and more.

On today's episode of The IX Sports Podcast, host @kgier.bsky.social talks Sam Coffey's transfer to Manchester City, the upcoming USWNT camp, and more

Tired: Lower the hoops in women's basketball so they can dunk.

Wired: Bring in the outfield walls 8-10 feet at Kauffman Stadium to "create more home runs (and robbed home runs), more extra-base hits, and more exciting action on the field."

#Royals #MLB

Wanda Sykes just said that Ricky Gervais thanks God and the trans community for his Golden Globe and my night is full!

WNBA, players have not agreed to new CBA — now what? - The IX Basketball The WNBA and the WNBPA could not reach a new CBA by 11:59 p.m. ET Friday night, bringing the league into a period of status quo.

The WNBA and WNBPA did not agree to a new CBA or a third extension of the current one before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline on Jan. 9.

So what does this mean for both sides going forward? @jacobmox.bsky.social has all the details to catch you up to speed.

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I love that for you.

How The IX Soccer will revolutionize women's soccer coverage - The IX Sports How The IX Soccer will revolutionize women's soccer coverage. Come inside: we've created this women's soccer media space for you.

Good morning. It's a HUGE day for @theixsports.bsky.social. Read all about The IX Soccer, our newest sport-specific vertical. It's the coverage women's soccer deserves, and now it's here! #NWSL #USWNT #woso #WSL #WorldCup2027

Chris Long, Angie Long, Chris Armas and Vlatko Andonovski sitting at a table in front of a branded Kansas City Current backdrop.

Chris Long, Angie Long, Chris Armas and Vlatko Andonovski on the podium for the Kansas City Current. #KCBaby #NWSL

a person in a shark costume is standing on a beach near the water . Alt: a person in a shark costume is standing on a beach near the water and dancing

At the eye doctor and the staff is discussing whether sharks actually die if they stop swimming.

My eye still hurts, but at least the wait is entertaining. 🦈

@838carlisle.bsky.social with another banger here, really encapsulating the series of odd decisions made by #NWSL leadership over the last year.

A old advert that has the words What the heck is Electronic Mail? With a man looking very scared by a sparkling trail flying around his desk

The first two hours this morning

Woman in a red dress in front of the Horseshoe casino. Text overlay says "It's horses, hoe!"

happy birthday horses

This post makes me wish I could subscribe harder! My renewal just went through as a holiday treat to myself.

Yeah... after probably being a needy pain in the ass during your literal cancer treatment.

"Your husband was definitely gonna leave you, but felt bad that you got cancer so he stuck around."

INSPIRING

I still can't believe that waking up and reading JoeBlogs is literally my job. My life is pretty cool right now.