Kathleen Gier
@kgier.bsky.social
KU Masters in Sports Management Editor: The IX Sports, JoeBlogs, The Joy of Baseball Production Assistant: If Not For Them (She/Her)
We’re trying something new at the Joy of Baseball! Each week, @kgier.bsky.social will share a bunch of links from around the world of baseball that showcase the joy it brings.
The Friday Joy Blast, No 1
A few links and lingering thoughts that brought me joy this week.
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This podcast is so much fun. ⚾️ ❤️
The Joy of Family with Nick Offerman
Podcast Episode · The Joy of Baseball Podcast · October 6 · 59m
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The Joy of Baseball Podcast@joyofbaseball.bsky.social · 3d agoYou heard it here first, @nickofferman.bsky.social is claiming Payton Tolle as family. Listen now to Episode 9 of The Joy of Baseball with @mollyknight.bsky.social and @joeposnanski.com. #redsox #paytontolle #ronswanson #mlb 🔗 youtube.com/shorts/FLDg2...
Guys, this is a fun one! Actor, comedian and Cubs fan @nickofferman.bsky.social joined @mollyknight.bsky.social and @joeposnanski.com for Episode 9 of The Joy of Baseball. #baseball #mlb #cubs
The Joy of Family with Nick Offerman
On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by their good friend, legendary actor and comedian, AND Cubs fan Nick Offerman.
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Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.
As lineups got announced, a thought: Teams only posting lineups or announcing them only in numerical order is stupid. Formation choices are already in extensive scouting film. And even if you throw a curveball, they'll recognize it and adjust within 5-10 minutes, so it's no competitive advantage.
Wrote a piece for the Guardian Jameis Winston is now the New York Giants’ starter. He’s far from a goofball hero www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
Jameis Winston is now the New York Giants’ starter. He’s far from a goofball hero though
The quarterback is widely adored on and off the field. Whether he deserves the public spotlight is another question
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The PWHL announced its opening weekend for the 2026-27 season, as well as home opener dates for all 12 teams. www.theixsports.com/news/pwhl-an...
PWHL announces opening weekend, home openers & more | The IX Hockey | Powered by The Ice Garden
The PWHL announced its opening weekend for the 2026-27 season, as well as home opener dates for all 12 teams.
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This week on The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition, @kgier.bsky.social is joined by @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social to talk about the newly-revealed logo of Atlanta City FC. www.theixsports.com/features/the...
Introducing Atlanta City FC: Podcast | The IX Sports
This week Kathleen Gier is joined by Michael Waterloo to talk about the newly-revealed logo of Atlanta City FC.
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As promised, @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social also jumped on The IX Sports Podcast with @kgier.bsky.social to discuss @atlcty.bsky.social's big branding announcement.
Introducing Atlanta City FC | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition
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You want details? I go into DEEP details on how they landed with Atlanta City FC. Lots of behind the scenes convos. Take a look. #NWSL I @theixsports.bsky.social
The IX Sports@theixsports.bsky.social · 2w agoOur @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social broke down the new name and branding for Atlanta City FC, the 17th #NWSL club.
FINAL: Kansas City 4, Denver 1 The Current fell behind early, but NWSLPA president Haley Hopkins scored a hat trick and Temwa Chawinga scored a late goal to secure the victory. #NWSL
That would've been one of Temwa's best goals in a Current kit and Im just sitting up here not shocked at all. She's 1 of 1.
76' Kansas City 4, Denver 1 After a VAR check, Temwa Chawinga is awarded the goal. It's her 11th of the season. #NWSL
57' Kansas City 3, Denver 1 And just like that, Haley Hopkins has a hat trick. She's only scored in five matches this season, but she's been efficient, also recording a brace back in July. #NWSL
Just a ridiculous sequence for both Haley and Abby.
NWSL@nwslsoccer.com · 2w agoHALEY HOPKINS BRACE 🤯 Two minutes into the second half Haley Hopkins puts the KC Current on top 2-1! 👏
47' Kansas City 2, Denver 1 Haley Hopkins fires from the top of the box and buries her second goal of the match to give the Current the lead. #NWSL
38' Kansas City 1, Denver 1 Kansas City equalizes after a little chaos in the box. Goal by Haley Hopkins, assist by Michelle Cooper. It's Hopkins' sixth of the season. #NWSL
ICE has abducted Senegalese WBB player Aminata Seck and won't release her. DHS 'policy' is to provide medical care to prisoners at intake, yet they admit to denying her care for an ACL injury for 1.5 months. The NCAA is letting it happen, despite its predatory recruitment of ICAs. We explain.
ICE has abducted a college athlete. What are the NCAA and universities going to do about it?
Aminata Seck’s detention shows the bargain facing international college athletes: universities eagerly recruit them, but support can disappear when their immigration status becomes precarious.
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Even as her season got off to a rocky start, Ayami Sato was committed to being herself for the entire WPBL season. As our @kgier.bsky.social writes, that culminated in a historic outing that won LA the first WPBL title in league history and left no doubt about what kind of player Sato is.
Ayami Sato finds fitting redemption in WPBL title game | The IX Sports
Despite early-season struggles, Ayami Sato shined brightly in the biggest moment of the Los Angeles WPBL championship campaign.
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How the LA Queens won the first-ever WPBL championship on the night that Ayumi Sato pitched the first-ever WPBL shutout. ✍️ @cliffcorcoran.bsky.social: www.theixsports.com/features/que...
Queens win first WPBL championship as Sato shuts out Firebells | The IX Sports
Ayami Sato threw the first complete game and shutout in WPBL history to secure the league's first championship for the Los Angeles Queens.
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Another huge shoutout to @lizzierie.bsky.social. My Diamond Scorecard Designs scorebook is so perfect. You can get your own here. I use the pocket 50-game version.
6 x 9 Pocket Scorebook - 50 Games
A 6 in by 9 in horizontal layout design. Space to score up to 50 individual games (100 pages), each game consists of two facing pages, visitors (left/ top) and home (right/ bottom). Each page has spac...
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It’s almost time for Game 5 of the #WPBL Championship Series! The San Francisco Firebells and Los Angeles Queens are tied at 2-2. Tonight’s winner takes home the inaugural league title.
This week, @jamonm.bsky.social joins @kgier.bsky.social on The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition to discuss advanced soccer analytics and how they are changing the NWSL. www.theixsports.com/podcast/the-...
How are analytics changing women's soccer? | The IX Sports
This week, Jamon Moore joins the podcast to talk about soccer analytics and how they are changing the NWSL.
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Championship is more than just a match; it's an entire WEEK 🌟 NWSL Champ Week has something for everyone; we'll see you in D.C.! More info: www.nwslsoccer.com/championship
Wake up, it's #WPBL winner-take-all day! Our @kgier.bsky.social continues our on-the-ground reporting with how both the Queens and Firebells are preparing for Tuesday night's Game 5. www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baseb...
Firebells, Queens prepare for winner-takes-all WPBL Game 5 | The IX Sports
The San Francisco Firebells have avoided elimination twice to force Game 5 of the WPBL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Queens.
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I love the women’s sports connections! Lmk if you want me to scout merch (within reason).
Heather@alainnfocail.bsky.social · 3w agoAn online friend got me WPBL stickers!!
With her parents in attendance, Joely Leguizamon's first career home run sparked a four-run second inning that kept the San Francisco Firebells' season alive for at least one more game. Our @kgier.bsky.social on the moment.
Leguizamon's first career home run helps secure a Game 3 win | The IX Sports
The San Francisco Firebells shortstop Joely Leguizamon knocked it out of the park and extended the WPBL Championship Series in the process.
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We’re about an hour away from the start of Game 4 of the #WPBL Championship Series. The Los Angeles Queens have a 2-1 lead against the San Francisco Firebells in the best-of-five. Can they wrap it up today?
