Semi-charmed kind of life
The NBA In-Season Tournament semis are set
🏀
The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament (IST) semifinals are set, and with $500K per winning player on the line, these four squads are throwing down like it’s the playoffs, in hopes of earning a spot in Saturday’s championship.
December 06, 2023
The NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Round preview
The NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Round preview
🏀
The Knockout Round of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament begins tonight with four quarter-final games over the next 48 hours, a semis double-header on Thursday, and a first-time champion crowned in Las Vegas this Saturday.
December 04, 2023
The latest shake ups in NCAA men's and women's hoops
The latest shake ups in NCAA men's and women's hoops
🏀
It’s still November, but between Monday’s poll drops, the defending champ No. 4 UConn men’s latest NCAA record, and this week’s inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, this hoops season is the gift that keeps on giving.
November 29, 2023
What's the latest with LSU basketball star Angel Reese?
What's the latest with LSU basketball star Angel Reese?
🏀
Reigning champion No. 7 LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese missed her second straight game on Monday, further fueling off-court rumors surrounding the Tigers, which their polarizing head coach Kim Mulkey has done little to dispel.
November 22, 2023
The NY Knicks are suing the Toronto Raptors for more than $10M
The NY Knicks are suing the Toronto Raptors for more than $10M
🏀
The NY Knicks are suing the Toronto Raptors for more than $10M after alleging a former Knicks employee shared confidential documents with the Canadian squad.
November 22, 2023
The details behind Candace Parker's new ESPN documentary
The details behind Candace Parker's new ESPN documentary
🏀
While ESPN has been a leader for live WNBA coverage, only 4% of its famed 30 for 30 documentary series focuses on women athletes.
November 22, 2023
Introducing, NBA REPRESENT
Introducing, NBA REPRESENT
🏀
This player-focused feature is the first in a season-long partnership with the NBA, where, along side their REPRESENT campaign, we’ll be celebrating the next generation of Canadian NBA stars.
November 22, 2023
2023 NCAA college basketball season preview
2023 NCAA college basketball season preview
🏀
November 06, 2023
And happy start of the college basketball season! It’s time to get’cha head in the game.
Read Full Story
A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith
Ep #324

A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith

December 05, 2023

Hello!

Pop the kettle on because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the tea.

First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the four-team College Football Playoff (CFP), where the selection committee made waves with a few serious snubs this weekend, including leaving one undefeated squad on the outside looking in.

Then after the break, associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula takes the reins for a fabulous interview with USWNT star Sophia Smith, chatting about all things footy, Forbes, and more fun. Don’t miss a minute.


Continue Reading

Canada Basketball, MLSE, and the Toronto Raptors announce a unique partnership leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics
Canada Basketball, MLSE, and the Toronto Raptors announce a unique partnership leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics
🏀
Canada Basketball, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), and the Toronto Raptors announced a unique partnership initiative on Wednesday to promote the NBA team’s imagery during Team Canada’s 2024 Paris Olympics run.
November 03, 2023
The WNBA pauses expansion plans to Portland
The WNBA pauses expansion plans to Portland
🏀
After the Bay Area won its bid for the WNBA’s 13th franchise, it seemed like a slam dunk for Portland to receive the 14th…until it didn’t.
November 03, 2023
What is the NBA in-season tournament?
What is the NBA in-season tournament?
🏀
The NBA is following in the WNBA’s footsteps with the tip-off of a brand new in-season tournament, the NBA Cup, featuring cash prizes, refreshed court designs, and all-important bragging rights on the line.
November 03, 2023
The WNBA announced a multiyear partnership with Skims
The WNBA announced a multiyear partnership with Skims
🏀
Today, the basketball league announced a multiyear partnership with Skims that makes Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand its official underwear partner.
October 30, 2023
Overtime announces high school girls basketball league
Overtime announces high school girls basketball league
🏀
Overtime — the youth sports brand that’s taken over social media — is following up the success of its Overtime Elite (OTE) pro youth basketball league with another initiative.
October 25, 2023