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Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.

It’s one down and one up on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the latest maddening updates from Hockey Canada before kicking it over to the gridiron to preview this weekend’s NFL Conference Championship slate.

First, the gals discuss a major update to the 2018 World Juniors sexual assault investigation: London Police told five players to surrender in connection with those allegations. El and Steph recap the timeline of this infuriating story, then detail everything we know up to this point.

Then in part two, get ready for some football, because the NFL Conference Championships kick off this weekend. It’s the No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 1 Baltimore Ravens for the AFC crown followed by the No. 3 Detroit Lions and No. 1 San Francisco 49ers contending for the NFC title. Super Bowl matchup, loading.

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Hoop, there it is!

Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back on the mic to discuss all things women’s hoops on today’s episode of The GIST of It.

First, the gals dive into the wild world of college ball, from Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer’s new title as college basketball’s winningest coach ever to No. 1 South Carolina’s sheer undefeated dominance. It seems like everywhere you look, women’s college ballers are top of mind, and El and Steph have a few ideas why.

Then after the break, it’s an extra special women’s hoops treat, as Las Vegas Aces star and two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson joins the pod in a fun interview with our own associate managing editor, Lauren Tuiskula, ahead of the league’s free agency period. Let’s hoop to it.

Guess who’s back (back again)!

Guest host Lauren Tuiskula’s back with host Ellen Hyslop, breaking down the latest from the tennis court and the gridiron on today’s episode of The GIST of It.

First, the gals head Down Under, where the Australian Open is in full swing and the off-court happenings are dominating headlines. From a player mired in controversy due to abuse allegations to icon Rafael Nadal inking a Saudi Arabian deal, El and Lauren dig through all the drama surrounding the Grand Slam.

Then after the break, it’s back to the States, as the NFL Playoff gridiron heats up for the eight teams still standing in this weekend’s Divisional Round. Will these quarter-final games top last weekend’s Wild Card chaos?