Kathleen Gier
@kgier.bsky.social
KU Masters in Sports Management
Editor: The Next, The IX, The Equalizer, JoeBlogs
Production Assistant: If Not For Them
(She/Her)
Editor: The Next, The IX, The Equalizer, JoeBlogs
Production Assistant: If Not For Them
(She/Her)
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Kathleen Gier
@kgier.bsky.social
· May 9
Friends and foes, Joe has an assigned me a fun new segment for JoeBlogs where I share random fun and silly social media posts and links from the night before in the newsletter.
Please send me submissions or tag me in posts I need to see.
Please send me submissions or tag me in posts I need to see.
As a Brilliant Reader (debatable) I get a few free one-month previews to share with friends interested in @joeposnanski.com’s JoeBlogs every time I renew.
Is that you?
Is that you?
February 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
As a Brilliant Reader (debatable) I get a few free one-month previews to share with friends interested in @joeposnanski.com’s JoeBlogs every time I renew.
Is that you?
Is that you?
Backstreet Boys for Crypto?
N*SYNC girl for life.
N*SYNC girl for life.
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Backstreet Boys for Crypto?
N*SYNC girl for life.
N*SYNC girl for life.
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
“250 years of freedom…”
a man wearing a blue shirt that says pressed van
ALT: a man wearing a blue shirt that says pressed van
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:24 PM
“250 years of freedom…”
I can’t wait to read this, ESPECIALLY the part where Mike made Joe play and watch pickleball.
Hey, the good folks at Dutton are giving away 20 advance galleys for @kentremendous.bsky.social and my new book BIG FAN, coming out May 19. I'm so fired up for people to see it, even if Mike did make me play and watch pickleball.
Book giveaway for Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love by Michael Schur Feb 02-Feb 23, 2026
Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Feb 02-Feb 23, 2026. We're giving away 20 early galleys of this celebration of fans and...
www.goodreads.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I can’t wait to read this, ESPECIALLY the part where Mike made Joe play and watch pickleball.
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.
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
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM
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.
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
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:
Read about her path @theixsports.bsky.social:
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.
www.thenexthoops.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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:
Read about her path @theixsports.bsky.social:
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
Every day is a good day to support Independent journalism. Especially today. Subscribe to @theixsports.bsky.social. www.thenexthoops.com/subscribe/
Subscribe - The IX Basketball
Support The IX Basketball by subscribing to one of our membership plans below. Your subscription dollars go directly to our young, diverse team of writers, editors, and photographers, ensuring that we...
www.thenexthoops.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Every day is a good day to support Independent journalism. Especially today. Subscribe to @theixsports.bsky.social. www.thenexthoops.com/subscribe/
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
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.
www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sport...
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.
www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sport...
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.
www.theixsports.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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.
www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sport...
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.
www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sport...
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
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:
@kgier.bsky.social spoke to Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi, Gabby Carle, and more about their team's embrace of international talent:
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.
www.theixsports.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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:
@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.
BREAKING: San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee has been detained by CBP at LAX. Pelosi's office says she is working to secure his release. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:05 AM
It’s not safe to come play in the World Cup, let alone everyday professional sports.
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
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
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.
www.theixsports.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
Wanda Sykes just said that Ricky Gervais thanks God and the trans community for his Golden Globe and my night is full!
January 12, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Wanda Sykes just said that Ricky Gervais thanks God and the trans community for his Golden Globe and my night is full!
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
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.
www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnb...
So what does this mean for both sides going forward? @jacobmox.bsky.social has all the details to catch you up to speed.
www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnb...
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.
www.thenexthoops.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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.
www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnb...
So what does this mean for both sides going forward? @jacobmox.bsky.social has all the details to catch you up to speed.
www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnb...
Reposted by Kathleen Gier
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
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.
www.theixsports.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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
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. 🦈
My eye still hurts, but at least the wait is entertaining. 🦈
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
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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. 🦈
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.
wrote about the nwsl’s odd business decision to stop caring about soccer
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
who cares about soccer
in nwsl leadership? no one, it seems
btvc.beehiiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM
@838carlisle.bsky.social with another banger here, really encapsulating the series of odd decisions made by #NWSL leadership over the last year.