Ep #161: A stunner down under — Tennis World No. 1 Ash Barty retires The GIST of It

In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss Tuesday’s shocking news that 25-year-old World No. 1 tennis player Ash Barty was retiring from the sport. We’re happy for her, sad for tennis fans and processing it all with a proper Barty Party.
Then after the break, it’s time for another WTF moment, this one from the NWSL. Last weekend, the Orlando Pride removed a fan banner that read “GAY” for “political reasons.” Yes, seriously. El and Steph have all the deets and context on this head-scratching situation.
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