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The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) announced its 2026 class on Monday, a deserving group, but one that includes just one woman: the inimitable Cindy Curley. Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the road to Toronto’s hallowed halls is paved with misogyny.

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

Droughts were snapped all over the men’s sports world this weekend as the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup since 2006, silencing the Vegas Golden Knights with last night’s 3–0 Game 6 win. Now that’s a storm surge.

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

The NBA’s NY Knicks (up 3-1) and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes (up 3-2) are on the cusp of sports immortality — both teams are one win away from hoisting their respective trophies. With a pair of potential title-clinching tilts on deck this weekend, the men’s playoffs are reaching their crescendo.

Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes

Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes

Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes

Six goals from six different Canes helped Carolina clinch the Eastern Conference crown in Friday’s 6–1 Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Now proud owners of the Prince of Wales trophy — but of course never touching it — the Canes are hoping to leave their prints all over some different hardware, the Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in just nine years of existence. And while folks often love to root for an underdog, this squad isn’t getting that same love for good reason. Let’s discuss their quest to hoist Lord Stanley for a second time.

Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP

Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP

Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP

As you read and have surely seen all over your feed, Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin is a Walter Cup champion and playoff MVP, a moment that feels both long-overdue and serendipitous for one of the world’s greatest hockey players. In honor of MPP’s victory, let’s get re-acquainted with Captain Clutch’s trailblazing lore.

Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

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Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

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May 20, 2026

On Wednesdays, we talk about women’s hockey. Well, that’s every day really. Today we’re covering tonight’s best-of-five Walter Cup Finals Game 4 and dissecting the PWHL’s latest expansion news. Drop that puck.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset

October 08, 2026

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Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset

Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset

Today’s episode is all about the gridiron. First, The GIST’s managing editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with the one and only Rob Gronkowski to chat about the four-time Super Bowl champ’s broadcasting debut, growth mindset, and go-to gameday eats. Then, Tuiskula and co-host Ellen Hyslop forecast the Week 5 football climate. No flags on this play.

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Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Pass the maple syrup because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Here’s how it happened.

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

The Justin Bieber Hallelujah magic came through last night because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Hold onto your Timbits — here’s how it happened.

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

And just like that, one team is one win away from clinching their spot in the PWHL Finals. Scroll on for all the puck party details.

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

Keeping track of all the playoff action in the NHL and NBA is a full-time job. Good thing your sporty bestie is here to help manage the plethora of playoff games. Let’s do this.

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

While the first of the NHL conference semis started with a bang, this weekend was all about the best two words in sports — Game 7 — with three do-or-die NBA playoff games and another in the NHL. That’s a whole lot of heart-pumping action.

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

While the first of the NHL conference semis started with a bang, this weekend was all about the best two words in sports — Game 7 — with three do-or-die NBA playoff games and another in the NHL. That’s a whole lot of heart-pumping action.

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