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Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer.

June 22, 2026

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

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The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer. Let’s hoop to it.

June 22, 2026

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

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So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

June 22, 2026

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

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It’s been one week since the USMNT (red, white, and) blew our minds with their historic 4–1 World Cup (WC) win over Paraguay. Just like the American Outlaws, the group stage continues marching on with Game 2 against Australia today at 3 p.m. ET. Which team will hop to the top of the Group D standings?

June 19, 2026

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

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CanMNT plays their second group stage game against Qatar today at 6 p.m. ET. Having already secured their first World Cup (WC) point, the Canadian men will be looking for their inaugural WC win on home soil, this time in Vancouver. What’s more, a dub would shake up the Group B standings.

June 18, 2026

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

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From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

June 17, 2026

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

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The Big Apple is still buzzing because the NY Knicks are NBA champs. Powered by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks rallied for their sixth comeback win of the playoffs — a 94–90 Saturday W over the San Antonio Spurs — to clinch the Larry OB. Long live the walls they (finally) crashed through.

June 15, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

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Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

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June 15, 2026

Droughts were snapped all over the men’s sports world this weekend as the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup since 2006, silencing the Vegas Golden Knights with last night’s 3–0 Game 6 win. Now that’s a storm surge.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #565

Previewing CanMNT & USMNT’s second group stage games

June 18, 2026

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Previewing CanMNT & USMNT’s second group stage games

Today, the Canadian men’s national team takes the field in their second World Cup game, playing Qatar at 6 p.m. ET. To celebrate, we’re previewing the match, shouting out the players you need to know, plus sharing why Canada shouldn’t doubt inexperienced Qatar. Then, their World Cup co-hosts, the undefeated Americans, take the pitch for their second game, tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET against Australia. Of course, we’re previewing that group stage tilt, too. You’re welcome.