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Baseball on the rise in Canada after historic World Baseball Classic showing

Baseball on the rise in Canada after historic World Baseball Classic showing

Baseball on the rise in Canada after historic World Baseball Classic showing

The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) came to a close as Venezuela beat Team USA 3–2 in last night’s championship game. The final out is in the books, but this year’s exhilarating and record-setting tourney is only the beginning as the sport surges in Canada.

Team USA falls short 3–2 to Venezuela in WBC title game

Team USA falls short 3–2 to Venezuela in WBC title game

Team USA falls short 3–2 to Venezuela in WBC title game

The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) came to a close as Venezuela upset Team USA 3–2 in last night’s championship game to earn the nation’s first-ever WBC crown. The final out is in the books, with the Americans stunned for a second straight tourney, but there’s plenty more baseball to come. Red, white…no need to feel blue.

Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness

Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness

Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness

Duke Blue Devils (East): The No. 1 overall seed came tantalizingly close to an undefeated season — their two losses were by a combined four points. Led by freshman phenom Cameron Boozer, the Blue Devils’ only weakness is the absence of guard Caleb Foster, who broke his foot on March 7th. Legendary coaches abound in their region, but head coach (HC) Jon Scheyer can hang with the best.

Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments

Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments

Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments

Dust off your dancing shoes because March Madness is right around the corner with Selection Sunday slated for, you guessed it, this Sunday. Most of the women’s conference tournaments have already wrapped, but the men are in the thick of it. Let’s shimmy into the latest.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NWSL season

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NWSL season

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NWSL season

The NWSL keeps growing and will feature 16 teams this season, with expansion squads Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC joining the fun. Every club will compete in 30 regular-season matches (up from 26 in 2025), facing every team twice — once at home and once away.

Recapping the NWSL’s opening weekend

Recapping the NWSL’s opening weekend

Recapping the NWSL’s opening weekend

NWSL opening weekend was a downright party — and not just the birthday kind. From the two expansion squads making their heart-pumping debuts to our favorite golazo of the season thus far, here are the headlines to know with Matchweek one in the books.

NFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks off

NFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks off

NFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks off

The NFL’s free agency period starts today, kicking off the 2026 league year. And there’s New Year resolutions everywhere you look as contenders fill out their rosters, stars hunt for new homes, and the trade market heats up. No dropping the ball here — let’s discuss the latest.

Flau’jae Johnson’s confident smile is her not-so secret weapon

Flau’jae Johnson’s confident smile is her not-so secret weapon

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Yes, Alex Morgan has a favorite NWSL player

Yes, Alex Morgan has a favorite NWSL player

There’s legends, and then there’s Alex Morgan.

The two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champ is now a certified friend of The GIST after chatting with podcast producer Alessandra Puccio before the start of the biggest-ever NWSL season. Morgan is using her platform to make youth soccer safer across the country and spilling tea along the way, from her future as a youth soccer coach to her favorite players to watch in the NWSL. Pour yourself a cuppa.

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March 10th deadline looms as WNBA CBA negotiations continue

March 10th deadline looms as WNBA CBA negotiations continue

March 10th deadline looms as WNBA CBA negotiations continue

The WNBA’s self-imposed March 10th collective bargaining agreement (CBA) deadline is…tomorrow — and despite the exchange of highly-classified counterproposals over the weekend, the two sides have yet to agree on a new deal. Let’s hoop to it.

Three things to know about the Milano Cortina Paralympics

Three things to know about the Milano Cortina Paralympics

Three things to know about the Milano Cortina Paralympics

Experiencing curling withdrawals? Same. Luckily, the Milano Cortina Paralympics officially begin with today’s 2 p.m. ET Opening Ceremony, marking the 50-year anniversary of the Paralympic Games. Here are three storylines to watch as it all begins in Italy.

Plenty of changes as Formula 1 drives into 2026 season

Plenty of changes as Formula 1 drives into 2026 season

Plenty of changes as Formula 1 drives into 2026 season

Start your engines because Formula 1 (F1) is back, with a record-tying 24-race season on deck. From new car numbers to shiny new regulations, plenty has changed ahead of tomorrow’s 11 p.m. ET Australian Grand Prix. Buckle up.

A guide to the NCAA women’s basketball conference tournaments

A guide to the NCAA women’s basketball conference tournaments

A guide to the NCAA women’s basketball conference tournaments

March Madness is nearly here, but first conference tournaments serve as the perfect warmup, with NCAA squads fighting for rivalry wins, trophies, and most importantly, automatic bids to The Big Dance. The women’s action gets underway today — let’s boogie right into this primer.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Missing high-stakes international competition? Have no fear. The World Baseball Classic (WBC) — the quadrennial tourney featuring baseball’s best competing for their countries — officially begins tonight at 10 p.m. ET. From how it works to the superstars taking the diamond, here’s everything you need to know ahead of first pitch. Play ball, baby.

The grand finale: Breaking down the Unrivaled championship

The grand finale: Breaking down the Unrivaled championship

The grand finale: Breaking down the Unrivaled championship

This season has been the ultimate glow-up for Phantom, who finished dead last in the league last year with just four wins. Now, the Ghost Gang is championship-bound thanks to a combination of grit, tenacity, and a dash of Kelsey Plum heroics. Boo-yeah.

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