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There was one snowy upset in upstate NY, but otherwise, the three top seeds handily won their games. Now we’re onto the Conference Championships — and one step closer to the Rihanna concert.

January 23, 2023

NFL Conference championships preview

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Get your game face on (maybe with an assist from Rihanna?) because both NFL Conference Championship games are shaping up to be must-see TV.

January 27, 2023

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NIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports funding

A Tuesday report shed light on the tug-of-war between university athletic departments and individual teams and athletes for contributions from NIL collectives, raising questions about equity in sports funding.

January 27, 2023

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Mikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopes

Her record-setting World Cup win on Tuesday showcased her unique appeal as the face of alpine skiing, while spotlighting the uneven business slope the niche sport competes on.

January 27, 2023

The Australian Open finals are set

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The women’s side features two stars on the rise, while the Joker returns to the finale once again, this time facing a new foe.

January 27, 2023

College GameDay recap

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Last night’s women’s courts were full of main-stage matchups, but even amidst a slate of four ranked pairings, the No. 5 UConn Huskies trip to Tennessee is the one to know. Just ask “College GameDay.”

January 27, 2023

NCAA gymnastics: this weekend's must-see meets

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Vault onto the comfiest sofa spot for three days of the NCAA’s top tumblers.

January 27, 2023

Sports Biz

Breanna Stewart campaigns for charter flights for the WNBA

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January 25, 2023

Free agent Breanna Stewart went public on Sunday with a campaign to improve travel accommodations across the league and has made it a top priority as she negotiates a new contract for herself.

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The Gist of it Podcast

Ep #240

Ep #240: And then there were four: NFL Conference Championship preview

January 26, 2023

Happy Thursday!

It’s a Friday Jr. in January, so you know what that means: NFL playoff preview, baby. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down everything you need to know about this weekend’s NFL Conference Championships.

The NFC No. 2 San Francisco 49ers will meet the No. 1 Philadelphia Eagles, then the AFC No. 3 Cincinnati Bengals match up against the No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Can’t wait.

Then stick around after the break for a quick hits roundup on the other major action going down this weekend. Both the women’s and men’s singles Australian Open crowns will be awarded and the PHF’s best will take the ice for their All-Star Game extravaganza. This is what dreams are made of.

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