The GIST

Underdog Indiana Pacers take 2-1 series lead in NBA Finals

No, it’s not A Cinderella Story; it’s the Indiana Pacers — complete with their fairy godmother good luck charm, Caitlin Clark. Not only is Indy undefeated in the playoffs when the WNBA star’s in attendance, but they’re also only two wins away from their first-ever NBA title.

June 13, 2025

A WNBA update: What’s hot and what’s not

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We’re not US Weekly, but we are about to spill the tea on what’s hot and what’s not in the WNBA. On-court action and off-court chatter? You came to the right place.

June 11, 2025

NBA Finals all tied up heading into Game 3, while Florida Panthers surge to 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

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Even championship contenders need a break. Both the NBA and NHL playoff action took last night to reset, but the quest to hoist the hardware continues tonight. Let’s discuss.

June 11, 2025

NHL and NBA championship series both even at 1-1

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After a four-and-a-half period NHL hockey game on Saturday, men’s playoff sports gave our heart rates a break with yesterday’s lopsided NBA action. It’s all about balance as we discuss the championship details.

June 09, 2025

Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City

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With a pair of Game 1s done and dusted, the postseason push to hoist the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NHL’s Stanley Cup continues. Let’s dive in on the glorious, championship-defining deets.

June 06, 2025

Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder clash in NBA Finals

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While one recently eliminated team makes headlines for a head-scratching coaching decision, the attention turns to the court, where the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are gearing up for a championship battle starting tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s hoop.

June 04, 2025

🏀 Don’t stop believin’ (<s>Glee</s> Indiana Pacers version)

NBA storylines ahead of Finals showdown

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The NBA Finals are officially set: The Western Conference top seed Oklahoma City Thunder — armed with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — will take on the comeback king Indiana Pacers beginning Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for an official preview on the small-market series later this week, but until then, here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s Eastern Conference (EC) Finals finale.

June 02, 2025

Sports News

Stanley Cup Final set as postseason action continues

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May 30, 2025

The Stanley Cup Final is officially set, while the quest for the NBA’s Larry O'Brien Trophy is still a three-horse race. Only the strong survive in the postseason.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #465

The French Open’s sexist scheduling

June 05, 2025

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The math isn’t mathing.

Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to morning slots where there are fewer fans in the stands, and crucially, fewer viewers across the pond. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into this prime-time gender gap and all the fun storylines you probably missed on the women’s side.

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