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Recapping the PWHL, NHL and NBA playoffs

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About last night. The PWHL, NBA, and NHL playoffs didn't disappoint.

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A preview of the 2024 WNBA season

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PWHL Toronto and Boston both up 2-0, one win away from reaching the finals

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs have taken a dramatic turn in conference semis play

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This weekend’s puck play was heart-stopping, frustrating, and exhilarating all at the same time.

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Motherhood in sports

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We’ll highlight two trailblazing moms, celebrate the maternity protections that have been won, and acknowledge the work that remains.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #366

A WNBA season preview

May 14, 2024

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Merry WNBA season start!

It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips off tonight. From the league’s off-court moves to the teams and players to keep an eye on, El and Steph are here to help you prepare for the most anticipated W season…ever.

Thank you to Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.