Didn’t see that coming.
Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Francisco Giants. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the stunning move that’s giving shades of February’s logic-defying Luka Dončić deal in the NBA. Buckle up.
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WTF: Same old playbook in Hockey Canada trial’s closing arguments
We’re almost at the end of the Hockey Canada trial.
Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, while calling out bullsh!t along the way. With a verdict expected on July 24th, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share thoughts on the defense’s disturbing closing arguments. Take care with this one, GISTer.
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The winds of change are blowing in college sports.
The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid directly by their schools through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Now that each school has the right to determine how it will distribute revenue, we have lots of questions — and on this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will try to answer them. From how the settlement will impact women athletes to the NCAA’s fate, there’s a lot to uncover, so let’s dive right in.
A big thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s pod! BMO is the official bank of the NSL and the league’s broadcast partner, sticking to their two-decade pledge to grow the game of soccer in North America. Learn more about how BMO is growing the beautiful game at BMOsoccer.com.
