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What does it mean to be a “professional” in women's sports?
Episode 417th July 2025 • The Feist • Feisty Media
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This week on The Feist, Sara Gross and Kelly O’Mara dive into a jam-packed episode — starting with the major moments they watched in women’s sports from the past week:

  • The historic all-women’s boxing card at Madison Square Garden (which made Sara cry)
  • And why they couldn't find replay video of a controversy at the Giro d'Italia Women

Then, it's all about what women's sports to watch this upcoming week:

  • Euros! Who are we rooting for now that Wales is out?
  • The WNBA All-Star game and how voting went a little sideways this year + a quick primer on the economics of WNBA and how, yes, they are profitable
  • And the NFL Flag Championships open up a debate about whether we're pro or con flag football

Before Sara & Kelly make their picks of the week, they dive deep into the explosion of new women’s sports leagues: multiple soccer leagues, two off-season basketball leagues, three volleyball leagues, rugby, softball, hockey, baseball. Is more always better? What does it mean to be a “professional” athlete? How do we build real, lasting fan bases? And what can we do to help women’s sports thrive? (PS. Always buy the merch.)


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