Football

Breaking down Week 2’s Super Bowl LIX rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs

Seven months after the reigning champ Philadelphia Eagles pummeled the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the perennial powerhouses will meet again on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Plenty has changed since the Birds outplayed KC in February — let’s discuss.

September 12, 2025

The buzziest headlines from a show-stopping Week 1 NFL slate

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The first week of NFL action is always full of surprises, like Indianapolis Colts quarterback (QB) Daniel Jones’ stunning redemption arc. Pull out your best celly, because there were plenty of other highlights from a show-stopping start to the season.

September 08, 2025

Breaking down the 2025 NFL season

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Dust off your foam finger, throw on that lucky jersey, and turn on the slow cooker because the NFL is so back. And that means today’s newsletter has everything you need to know ahead of a jam-packed Week 1 slate. Are you ready for some football?

September 04, 2025

College football returns with a blockbuster Week 1 slate

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Clear your schedule, because college football is back, baby. And this isn’t just any Week 1 slate — it might be the biggest opening weekend ever with a mind-boggling three top-10 matchups, all of which will likely have major implications for the 12-team College Football Playoff this winter. Never too early to start that postseason push. The most anticipated game is without a doubt the No. 1 Texas Longhorns’ visit to the reigning national champ, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET on FOX. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the blockbuster bout.

August 29, 2025

Two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons dealt to Green Bay Packers

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Turns out couples counseling was not effective for the Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, because the divorce is officially official: A blockbuster deal sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers yesterday. Here’s the tea on the messiest breakup of the summer.

August 29, 2025

Your 2025 fantasy football guide

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Taylor Swift has her ring, but the chase is just beginning for the NFL’s 32 teams. The season kicks off in just over a week (!!!), meaning fantasy football drafts are in full swing as millions of people assemble their imaginary rosters. Whether you’re new to fantasy football or a seasoned vet, you take care of the (maybe Swiftie-inspired) team name and let us help with the rest. Here’s a cheat sheet to make draft day a breeze.

August 27, 2025

What’s CTE? Explaining the disease cited by NYC gunman

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The NFL's Manhattan offices are said to be the target of Monday's shooting.

July 30, 2025

Sports News

Everything you need to know about the 2025 NFL Draft

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April 23, 2025

Hope you like bear hugs because the 2025 NFL Draft starts tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET from Green Bay, Wisconsin. That’s right, the pick is (almost) in.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #492

Unrivaled is growing — and still putting players first

September 11, 2025

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Unrivaled is growing — and still putting players first

Women’s hoops is where it’s at.

Yes, the WNBA regular season ends today, but this episode of The GIST of It is all about the offseason plans for the best hoopers in the game. Unrivaled, the 3v3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will be bigger and better than ever for its second season, boasting new investments and even more teams. And we’re digging into all of it, including how the league continues to lean into its player-first ethos. Buckets, indeed.

Thanks to Fan Duel for their support of this podcast. We partnered with FanDuel to bring back our free-to-play Women's Pro Basketball Bracket Challenge. Visit thegistsports.com to register and make your picks.