NCAA v. House Biggest Losers & Updates Arounds the Leagues

In this episode of the Mixed Doubles Podcast, hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe Macaulay bring you all the updates from around women's sports, from college athletics to professional leagues. The conversation opens with the impact of the recent House vs NCAA lawsuit on mid-major women's sports teams. They delve into the growth of women-specific sports bars, the ongoing dramatic expansion in women's hockey, and the inaugural season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, backed by the MLB. They also discuss broadcasting issues at the French Open and wrap up with highlights from the start of the WNBA season and its most valuable teams. 02:42 Big Plays and Big Players 02:57 The Impact of NCAA Lawsuit on College Sports 07:08 Introducing Charlie Baker and NCAA Changes 09:39 Spotlight on Jenny Nguyen and The Sports Bra Expansion 13:19 PWHL Season Recap and Expansion Drama 17:37 Texas Tech's Million Dollar Pitcher and College Softball 21:00 Launch of Athletes Unlimited Softball League 23:14 Challenges in Sports Broadcasting 25:16 Women's Tennis at Roland Garros: A Scheduling Controversy 30:00 Coco Gauff's Historic Win and Post-Match Drama 34:34 WNBA Season Highlights and Player Updates 39:02 Valuation of Women's Sports Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices